Description

📘 Product Description

The Huawei AP160 (also marketed as the eKitEngine AP160) is a high‑efficiency Wi‑Fi 6 wall‑plate access point that provides dual‑band connectivity on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies, using 2×2 MIMO radios for balanced performance. Its smart antenna system intelligently adjusts coverage based on environment and client movement, delivering stable and adaptive signal strength throughout the coverage area.

With support for key Wi‑Fi 6 technologies such as OFDMA, MU‑MIMO, and 1024‑QAM, the AP160 provides improved network capacity and reduced latency in high‑density environments. It supports up to 128 total users (with recommended concurrency around 48 users) and is managed flexibly in Fit, Fat, or cloud mode — including via the Huawei eKit app for easy deployment and monitoring.

Power is supplied over PoE (IEEE 802.3af), simplifying installation without the need for a nearby power outlet. The compact, ultra‑thin form factor fits standard 86×86 mm junction boxes, making it a discreet yet powerful solution for indoor Wi‑Fi coverage in corporate or hospitality networks.

🧾 Professional Specifications

📡 Wireless & Radio

• Wi‑Fi Standard: IEEE 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6), dual‑band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
• Dual‑Band Radios:
  • 2.4 GHz: 2×2 MIMO — up to ~575 Mbps device rate
  • 5 GHz: 2×2 MIMO — up to ~1.2 Gbps device rate
• Total Maximum Wireless Rate: ~1.775 Gbps (combined)
• Smart Antenna: Built‑in smart antennas automatically adjust coverage direction and strength for optimized signal and stable connectivity.
• Channel Bandwidth: Up to 80 MHz with OFDMA & MU‑MIMO support.

🔌 Interfaces & Power

• Ethernet Ports: 2 × Gigabit RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbps) — 1 × uplink, 1 × downlink.
• Power: PoE (IEEE 802.3af) supported — simplifies installation and deployment with a single cable for power and data.
• Power Consumption: Up to ~9.1 W.

🧠 Performance & Capacity

• MIMO Streams: 2×2 on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
• Recommended Users: ~48 concurrent users with high performance.
• Maximum Users: Up to ~128 connected devices.
• Transmit Power: ~20 dBm combined per band.

⚙️ Management & Features

• Operating Modes: Fit AP, Fat AP, or Cloud managed (via Huawei eKit app).
• Advanced Wi‑Fi: OFDMA, MU‑MIMO, BSS coloring for interference reduction.
• Security: WPA2/WPA3 encryption, 802.1X enterprise authentication, and MAC access control.

🛠️ Physical & Environmental

• Installation: Wall or junction‑box mount (86 mm × 86 mm panel).
• Dimensions: 86 mm × 86 mm × 42.5 mm (ultra‑thin panel design).
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F).
• Weight: ~0.14 kg (device only).

📩 Ideal Use Cases

✔ Indoor Wi‑Fi coverage in offices, meeting rooms, and commercial spaces.
✔ Deployment in hotels, apartments, and multi‑room environments.
✔ Dual‑band high‑speed Wi‑Fi with smart antenna for stable connectivity.
✔ Flexible management with Fat, Fit, or Cloud modes for enterprise networks.