The Aphelion 500AG is a multi-functional outdoor wireless AP Bridge in which it can be deployed either as standalone mode or as a Access point client to the Aphelion 600AG. With it's multiple functions; it can be used for point to point applications as well as point to multi-point applications while acting also as a client to work with Aphelion 600AG. With its built in 802.1x client for authentication, it will be the most ideal candidate for WISPs to deploy as a client device as appose to their existing AP infrastructure. This 5GHz and 2.4GHz wireless bridge conforms to IEEE 802.11 a/b/g standards and provides a clean and highly reliable wireless point-to-point (PtP) networking solution for distant locations or a point-to-multipoint (PtMP) bridge. Security features are Hide SSID / Multi- SSID, WEP 64/128/152 bit key encryption, 802.1x Client/ Server, Radius Client authentication, and MAC Address Filtering and can also support NAT and Roaming Function. The Aphelion 500AG will be the most ideal outdoor equipment for users who wish to deliver carrier class wireless services in multiple market segments such as campuses, hospitality, healthcare, warehousing etc. up to wider metropolitan areas.