Outdoor WiFi is not only about sending a signal farther. In many real projects, the signal also needs to go in the right direction. Open squares, scenic areas, campuses, resorts, commercial streets, and building exteriors often require focused wireless coverage instead of scattered signal output.
The COMFAST CF-WA971 is designed for this kind of outdoor wireless deployment. As a BE3600 WiFi 7 high-power outdoor access point with built-in directional antennas, it combines 3570Mbps dual-band wireless speed, IP67 outdoor protection, 48V PoE power supply, fast roaming support, a 2.5G WAN port, and flexible pole or wall-mounted installation for large outdoor coverage projects.
Designed for Directional Outdoor Coverage
The CF-WA971 is built for outdoor environments where wireless coverage needs to be more focused and accurate. Unlike omnidirectional outdoor APs that spread signal in all directions, the CF-WA971 uses a built-in high-gain directional antenna design to help send and receive signal more precisely.
This makes it suitable for outdoor locations where the coverage target is clear, such as a plaza area, a scenic walkway, a school outdoor zone, a resort courtyard, or a building-to-open-space deployment. For project teams, directional coverage can help improve signal planning and reduce unnecessary signal waste.
BE3600 WiFi 7 Performance for Faster Outdoor Access
The CF-WA971 supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be wireless standards, bringing WiFi 7 technology into outdoor AP deployment. It supports dual-band concurrent operation on 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz, helping balance wider reach and higher-speed wireless transmission.
Its total wireless rate reaches up to 3570Mbps, including up to 688Mbps on 2.4GHz and up to 2882Mbps on 5.8GHz. The 2.4GHz band helps provide longer-range access, while the 5.8GHz band supports faster performance for high-bandwidth outdoor applications.
With BE3600 WiFi 7 speed and directional antenna design, the CF-WA971 helps outdoor networks deliver stronger, more focused, and more efficient wireless coverage.
Built-In High-Gain Directional Antennas
A key advantage of the CF-WA971 is its built-in directional antenna system. The product specification lists 11dBi antenna gain on 2.4GHz and 14dBi antenna gain on 5GHz, helping strengthen signal transmission and reception in the target direction.
For outdoor projects, this design is useful when installers need to cover a specific area instead of broadcasting signal equally in every direction. It can help improve anti-interference capability and make outdoor wireless coverage more controlled.
IP67 Outdoor Protection for Harsh Environments
Outdoor APs must handle more than daily network traffic. Rain, dust, humidity, freezing conditions, heat, and long-term exposure can all affect device reliability. The CF-WA971 uses an IP67-rated industrial outdoor housing, helping protect the device in demanding outdoor environments.
Its outdoor design is made for waterproof, lightning-resistant, moisture-resistant, and freeze-resistant deployment needs. The environmentally friendly plastic housing also supports anti-aging and corrosion-resistant use for long-term outdoor installation.
48V PoE Power Supply for Easier Installation
Outdoor installation often becomes difficult when power outlets are not available near the mounting point. The CF-WA971 supports 48V PoE power supply, allowing data and power to be delivered through the Ethernet cable.
This helps simplify cabling and gives installers more flexibility when placing the AP on poles, walls, building exteriors, corridors, scenic routes, courtyards, and other outdoor locations.
2.5G WAN Port for High-Speed Outdoor Uplink
The CF-WA971 includes one 10/100/1000/2500Mbps RJ45 WAN Ethernet port and one 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 LAN Ethernet port. The 2.5G WAN port helps provide a stronger wired foundation for modern WiFi 7 outdoor access.
This is useful for projects using upgraded switches, faster broadband, and higher-speed network infrastructure. With a better uplink, the AP can support high-speed outdoor wireless access more effectively.
Fast Roaming Under the Same SSID
In large outdoor deployments, users often move between different AP coverage areas. The CF-WA971 supports fast roaming under the same SSID, helping connected devices switch more smoothly when users walk across the site.
This is valuable in campuses, scenic areas, resorts, commercial streets, parks, and outdoor public areas where users need to stay connected while moving.
Stable Chipset Platform for Long-Term Operation
The CF-WA971 uses an IPQ5312 + QCN6412 + QCA8081 + QCA8337 chipset platform, designed to support stable WiFi 7 outdoor AP performance. The product also includes 512MB memory and 128MB flash for reliable system operation.
It supports a maximum transmit power of 25dBm and a minimum receive sensitivity of -98dBm, helping the AP maintain stronger wireless performance in real outdoor deployment conditions.
Pole-Mount and Wall-Mount Deployment
The CF-WA971 supports both pole-mounted and wall-mounted installation. This gives project teams flexibility when choosing the best position for directional coverage.
Pole mounting is useful for outdoor open spaces, while wall mounting is practical for building-side coverage, entrances, corridors, courtyards, and commercial street layouts. The streamlined appearance also helps the device fit more naturally into outdoor building environments.
Designed for Schools, Malls, Scenic Areas, and Resorts
The CF-WA971 is suitable for outdoor spaces that need high-speed WiFi 7 access with more precise signal direction. It can be used in schools, shopping malls, scenic areas, resorts, plazas, outdoor corridors, building exteriors, parks, and other public or commercial spaces.
- School outdoor areas, campuses, playgrounds, and walkways
- Shopping malls, commercial plazas, and outdoor business districts
- Scenic areas, tourist routes, parks, gardens, and visitor spaces
- Resorts, villas, courtyards, and outdoor leisure environments
- Directional coverage for plazas, entrances, corridors, and open areas
- PoE-powered pole or wall-mounted outdoor deployment
- Multi-AP outdoor networks that need fast roaming under the same SSID
A Directional WiFi 7 Outdoor AP for Focused Coverage
The COMFAST CF-WA971 brings together BE3600 WiFi 7 speed, dual-band 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz connectivity, built-in high-gain directional antennas, IP67 outdoor protection, 48V PoE power supply, a 2.5G WAN port, fast roaming support, and flexible pole or wall-mounted installation.
For outdoor wireless projects that need precise signal direction, stronger environmental protection, and reliable high-speed coverage, the CF-WA971 offers a practical WiFi 7 outdoor AP solution for modern public, commercial, and scenic environments.
