Pod Specifications & Capabilities

What are the technical specifications of the pod?

Feature Pod
Wi-Fi Yes (802.11b/g/n/ac)
Dual-band Yes
Tri-band Yes
Antennas 2x2 MIMO 2.4GHz
2x2 MIMO 5GHz 
4x4 MU-MIMO 5GHz
Network Single SSID covering all 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands with custom guest access
Ethernet Two (2) Ethernet ports
Processor ARM a7 quad core, 717 MHz
RAM memory 512 MB
Dimensions 95.5 mm x 86.7 mm x 39 mm (3.8" x 3.4" x 1.5")
Weight 217g
Operating requirements  Temperature: 32 - 104 F (0 - 40C)
Humidity: 10% - 90% relative
Power: 110 - 240VAC 50/60Hz
Power consumption Based on operating use
4.5W Standby
10W Average
15W Maximum

What is the maximum Wi-Fi speed of a pod?

AccessSmart Wi-Fi+ pods are tri-band, with more radios to increase speeds and coverage throughout the home and support all of our internet packages. Maximum device Wi-Fi speed is dependent on several factors such as:

  • Your internet package
  • Overall network traffic
  • Number and type of hops to the gateway pod
  • Type of network application
  • Environmental radio interference and signal strength of the connections  
  • Wi-Fi capabilities of your individual device  

What is the range of the pod?

The range varies because of all the variables and configurations inside a home. While every home is unique, the pods have an estimated range of 30-40 ft through walls and 60-80 ft for large open spaces. If you have more than one pod, the system automatically measures the performance between each pod and creates the best pod-to-pod connections for you after optimization completes.

Do pods support PoE?

Pods must be plugged into a regular power outlet. Wired PoE devices require a separate power supply.

What does the LED light on my pod mean?

No LED:
When initially plugging in any pod into an outlet, the light should always turn solid for a moment, and then the LED will slowly pulse while it is trying to connect. Once connected, the LED will then turn off.
 
Blinking green LED:
This could mean either of the following:

  • Quick, repeating double blinks – your pod is waiting for optimization to finish. Optimizations usually take a 2-3 minutes, depending on how many pods are connected. Optimizations can be triggered by a change in your environment such as high levels of interference, but will also happen overnight and immediately after initial setup.
  • Quick double blinks - pod is being named or renamed by scanning the pod.
  • Slow continuous pulse/breathing (dim to bright) - pod is trying to connect.
    • This is normal before adding the pod to your account, the slow pulse will continue until the pod is added to your account and establishes a connection. 
    • The pod has lost connection to the rest of your network, which could be a result of poor signal to other pods, especially if the other pods are still online and you have not received an a lost internet connectivity notification.
    • Internet connectivity is lost. This is supposed to be followed by a "Network is offline” notification.

Blinking red LED:
This could mean either of the following:

  • Continuous rapid blinking - there may be an issue with the onboard software. Contact us for more assistance.
  • Rapid continuous red blinking - Possible fan failure. Contact us for more assistance.