Compare six indoor and outdoor models by the devices you use, the wiring you have and the places that need coverage—not just the highest model number.
These are access points: they provide wireless access to your network, rather than replacing its router. The suggestions below are starting points, not fixed room-size or coverage promises.
AN-320-AP-I
Consider it for: a wired location with modest capacity needs, where a multi-gigabit connection is not a priority.
AN-520-AP-I
Consider it for: general living areas where a faster wired uplink is useful without moving to Wi-Fi 7.
AN-820-AP-I
Consider it for: a busy area where simultaneous device demand warrants more radio capacity. It does not automatically double one phone's speed.
AN-530-AP-I
Consider it for: a Wi-Fi 7 upgrade with compatible clients, without the 830's larger radio configuration.
AN-830-AP-I
Consider it for: higher simultaneous demand when the client devices, wired network and power supply can make use of the extra capacity.
AN-520-AP-O
Consider it for: a patio or yard that needs an exterior access point. Its outdoor rating does not mean it is submersible or can cover any yard from any position.
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Ethernet figures describe wired port capability, not a promised internet or Wi-Fi speed. Check the connected switch port, cabling and power budget as part of the same decision.
| Model | Wireless radios | Ethernet ports |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | Wi-Fi 6: 2×2 on 2.4 and 5 GHz | 1 × 1GbE |
| 520 Indoor | Wi-Fi 6: 2×2 on 2.4 and 5 GHz | 1 × 2.5GbE + 1 × 1GbE |
| 820 | Wi-Fi 6: 4×4 on 2.4 and 5 GHz | 1 × 2.5GbE + 1 × 1GbE |
| 530 | Wi-Fi 7: 2×2 on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz | 1 × 10GbE |
| 830 | Wi-Fi 7: 2×2 on 2.4 GHz; 4×4 on 5 and 6 GHz | 2 × 10GbE |
| 520 Outdoor | Wi-Fi 6: 2×2 on 2.4 and 5 GHz | 1 × 2.5GbE + 1 × 1GbE with PoE-out |
“2×2” and “4×4” describe transmit and receive radio chains. Your phone or laptop also has its own limits; a 2×2 client does not become a 4×4 client when the access point changes. The second Ethernet port is not, by itself, a promise that both port speeds combine.
| Model | Full-operation source | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| 320 / 520 Indoor | PoE+ (802.3at) | Older 802.3af power has documented limitations. |
| 820* | PoE+ (802.3at), per its model sheet | Confirm the hardware revision and source discrepancy noted below. |
| 530 | 60W PoE++ (802.3bt Class 6) | On PoE+, 2.4 and 6 GHz have a 50% transmit duty cycle; 5 GHz remains at 100%. |
| 830 | 60W PoE++ (802.3bt Class 6) | On PoE+, the 6 GHz radio is disabled and other radios and ports are reduced. |
| 520 Outdoor | 60W PoE++ for full Wi-Fi with heater and PoE-out | PoE+ supports normal Wi-Fi with heater off, but not PoE-out. |
A “60W” source specification is not a claim that the access point continuously consumes 60 watts. Confirm both per-port capability and the switch's total available PoE budget.
The 530 and 830 add 6 GHz alongside 2.4 and 5 GHz. A device needs 6 GHz support to use that band. Older devices can still use supported older bands; they do not gain Wi-Fi 7 capabilities.
A 10GbE port gives the wired connection more capacity. It does not make a phone download at 10Gbps or increase your internet plan. Actual results depend on the client, signal, interference and the rest of the network.
A newer generation does not guarantee longer range through walls. More access points or wider channels are not automatically better either. Design coverage and simultaneous capacity for the actual home.
Working Wi-Fi 6 already? Keep it if it meets your needs. A placement, interference or wired-link problem may need attention before an access-point replacement.
Planning new indoor coverage? Compare the 320's gigabit connection with the 520 Indoor's 2.5GbE uplink first. Consider the 820 when its extra radio capacity suits the simultaneous workload—not because every busy room needs it.
Buying for newer devices? Compare the 530 and 830 against the clients you actually own or plan to add. Include suitable PoE power and switch connections in the cost, rather than pricing only the access point.
Extending Wi-Fi outdoors? The 520 Outdoor is designed for an exterior location, with an IP55 enclosure. Its instructions require vertical installation with ports facing down. Have the installer coordinate mounting, weather protection, surge protection and the power mode; do not treat it like an indoor model behind a window.
A useful plan starts with where the connection fails and what you need to do there. There is no reliable access-point count based only on square footage.
Tell us where the connection drops and what you use there. Photos of the existing router, switch and access points help us review what can stay and what needs attention. Do not send Wi-Fi passwords.
Sources checked October 19, 2026. Facts above use the exact-model specifications where available; the 820 power discrepancy is disclosed in the expandable power comparison. Product availability, hardware revisions and firmware can change. Confirm the exact SKU and installation instructions before buying. The home-use suggestions are Denali Tech planning advice, not manufacturer coverage or speed guarantees.
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