Huawei eKitEngine AP661 WIFI 6 AX6600 Ceiling Mount Dual-Band Dual Band 2.4GHz & 5GHz Access Point Built-in Smart Antennas 1x 2.5GE 1x GE PoE IN

Wi-Fi 6 AX6600 wireless network, Bluetooth

The AP661 is Wi-Fi 6 capable, compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax protocols on the 2.4 GHz band and IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac/ax on the 5 GHz band. The device can perform three simultaneous radio transmissions: 2.4 GHz 2x2 MIMO, 5 GHz 2x2 MIMO, and 5 GHz 4x4 MIMO (2+2+4). This provides a maximum theoretical throughput of 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz 2x2 MIMO, and 4804 Mbps on 5 GHz 4x4 MIMO. These high speeds will work particularly well in areas designed for multiple users simultaneously. The AP661 will provide adequate performance in situations where standard access points cannot deliver sufficiently fast transmission speeds to clients.

The access point also uses several additional features to improve network quality. MU-MIMO allows multiple clients to transmit and receive simultaneously, eliminating data queues. Beamforming is used to shape the beam and improve connectivity with devices at the edge of the coverage area, and TWT saves power by waking connected devices only when a transmission is established.

In addition, the device supports Bluetooth transmission (BLE 5.2), which you can use for remote management, location tracking, or IoT, among other things.

2.5G Ethernet port, 1G Ethernet port, USB port, PoE power supply, DC socket

The product offered is equipped with one 2.5G Ethernet port (10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s) and one Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Mb/s). The 2.5G port simultaneously serves as a PoE power input according to the IEEE 802.3at standard, but can also supply power via a standard DC (12 V) socket. The maximum power consumption, excluding USB, is 21.2 W.

The manufacturer used a USB port with the idea of ​​using it to connect an external IoT-compatible modem, such as ZigBee or RFID.

Smart Antennas

The access point features smart antennas, a multi-element design that can operate independently. These elements can modify the main beamform as needed to provide optimal coverage for connected clients. The device adapts to radio conditions and delivers significantly better signal coverage than access points equipped with standard omnidirectional antennas. It offers a power gain of 4 dBi in the 2.4 GHz band and 5 dBi in the 5 GHz band.

Up to 1536 customers

The Huawei AP661 can serve up to 1536 clients (512 per radio) and is designed for challenging locations such as exhibition halls and concert venues. The manufacturer suggests that the access point serve a maximum of 300 clients simultaneously. In this configuration, it can provide approximately 22 Mbps of bandwidth to each client, which is more than sufficient for standard internet use. The system supports load balancing and intelligent roaming; if one access point becomes overloaded, users are automatically switched to another.

The DFA algorithm is used to automatically detect wireless channel usage and recognize overlapping transmissions. When multiple access points are used, they operate in such a way that they do not interfere with each other. Furthermore, EDCA and broadcast scheduling technologies allow channel usage to be scheduled for a specific client device, ensuring that each device has equal access to the network.

A key advantage of the AP-based eKitEngine system is the optimization of network utilization by client devices. Clients with poor coverage or insufficient connection speed are automatically disconnected to improve overall transmission quality. The AP661 also features a 5G-priority function: client devices primarily connect on the 5 GHz band to ensure they receive the best possible bandwidth. This significantly reduces the load and interference on the 2.4 GHz band.

Advanced wireless system

The product offered is designed to operate within a large wireless system comprised of multiple access points. A network created in this way can cover even very large areas, depending on the number of devices used. The system supports data roaming; users automatically move from one access point to another without losing their connection.

Huawei solutions offer a wide range of features related to bandwidth control, transmission quality improvement, and security. For user authentication, you can use 802.1x, MAC address, or captive portal, among other methods. The advanced performance management and monitoring system will reduce the time you spend administering the network, for example, by automatically detecting and recognizing various types of errors.

Four operating modes

The access point can operate in four modes:

• Fat AP:  The access point works independently; setup and management are similar to standard wireless routers. It will work well in small networks where only one access point is used.
• Leader AP:  This allows you to configure the device as the "leader," enabling it to act as the network controller. In Leader AP mode, you can connect other access points to the device to create a larger network. This mode is best suited for small networks, such as those found in offices or restaurants. It reduces the costs associated with purchasing an additional controller.
• Cloud AP:  In this mode, you can manage the access point from a cloud-based platform. This platform greatly simplifies monitoring performance and performing pre-configurations, and requires no additional management devices.
• Fit AP: This is the basic operating mode in which the access point connects to the controller.

Multiple applications

The Huawei AP661 will perform best in locations where a large number of users are expected simultaneously, such as concert halls and exhibition halls. Its high throughput means that even with a large number of clients, the device can deliver a sufficiently fast stream for everyone. The AP661 supports numerous cutting-edge features and will handle challenging locations where the performance of other access points is insufficient.