Huawei eKitEngine AP761 Outdoor Access Point (Wi‑Fi 6)

Description

Huawei eKitEngine AP761 Outdoor Access Point (Wi‑Fi 6)

The Huawei eKitEngine AP761 is a powerful, weatherproof Wi-Fi 6 outdoor access point designed for enterprise environments that require consistent, high-speed wireless coverage in open or harsh environments. With features such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and a rugged IP68-rated enclosure, it brings next-generation performance to outdoor deployments such as campuses, industrial parks, public spaces, and smart cities.

Key Highlights

• Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with total throughput of up to 1.775 Gbps

• Supports up to 1,024 users simultaneously (512 per band)

• Built-in smart directional antennas (10 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 11 dBi for 5 GHz)

• IP68-rated rugged housing for full dust/water protection

• Wide temperature tolerance from –40 °C to +65 °C

• Power options: PoE+ (802.3at) or basic operation via PoE (802.3af)

• Dual uplinks: 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45 PoE-in) and 1 × SFP fiber port

• Supports Huawei CloudCampus, Fit/Fat/cloud management modes

• Includes Bluetooth 5.2 for mobile configuration

• Optional SNMP card for network-based monitoring

Detailed Features & Benefits

Wi-Fi 6 Performance

The Huawei eKitEngine AP761 operates on the latest 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) standard. With 2×2 MIMO on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, it delivers reliable and fast wireless connectivity:

• 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz

• 1.2 Gbps on 5 GHz

• Total theoretical throughput: 1.775 Gbps

It also supports:

• OFDMA (for efficient channel usage)

• MU-MIMO (serves multiple users simultaneously)

• BSS Coloring (reduces interference)

• Target Wake Time (TWT) (improves client battery life)

Durability & Rugged Design

Engineered for outdoor performance, the Huawei eKitEngine AP761 is fully enclosed in an IP68-rated case:

• Resistant to dust, water, high winds (up to 67 m/s), and extreme temperatures.

• Surge protection on Ethernet ports up to 6 kA.

• Reliable operation in –40 °C to +65 °C.

Its durable build ensures continuous operation in challenging outdoor environments.

Coverage & Antenna System

Built-in smart directional antennas allow the Huawei eKitEngine AP761 to optimize coverage:

• 65° horizontal and 40° vertical (2.4 GHz)

• 65° horizontal and 20° vertical (5 GHz)

• Antenna gain: 10 dBi (2.4 GHz) and 11 dBi (5 GHz)

Perfect for mounting on poles or walls in outdoor zones like school yards, courtyards, or streets.

Power & Connectivity

• Power Input: IEEE 802.3af (PoE) or 802.3at (PoE+); PoE+ is recommended for full feature support.

• Network Ports:

  • 1 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 (PoE-in)

  • 1 × SFP fiber uplink (optical module required)

• Power Consumption: ~17.7 W

This dual-uplink flexibility allows deployment where copper or fiber backhaul is available.

Deployment Modes & Management

The Huawei eKitEngine AP761 can be deployed in several modes:

• Fit mode: Controlled by an AC (Access Controller)

• Fat mode: Independent operation

• Cloud-managed: Via Huawei CloudCampus platform

Additional features:

• Bluetooth 5.2 for mobile O&M configuration

• Local and remote management

• SNMP card support (optional) for network-level administration

Security & Access Control

To ensure secure connectivity, the Huawei eKitEngine AP761 supports:

• WPA3, WPA2, and WPA-Enterprise

• 802.1X, MAC authentication

• WIDS/WIPS intrusion detection/prevention

• IPSec encryption

These features make it ideal for enterprises, schools, municipalities, and outdoor public access zones.

Physical & Technical Specifications

Ideal Use Cases

• Educational campuses

• Smart city deployments

• Stadiums and arenas

• Factories and industrial parks

• Large outdoor public access zones

• Retail shopping centers

Summary

The Huawei eKitEngine AP761 is a robust outdoor Wi-Fi 6 access point tailored for enterprise-grade wireless deployments. With intelligent antenna design, weatherproof housing, advanced security, and flexible management options, it provides dependable performance in even the harshest environments. Whether you need wide-area coverage, high device capacity, or easy network scalability, the Huawei eKitEngine AP761is a future-ready solution that meets modern connectivity demands.

Internal Links (At the End Only)

• Huawei Support Page – AP761 Datasheet

• RADOX TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (Kenya) – Huawei AP761 Product Page