Huawei AC650-256AP Wireless Access Controller (Model: AC650-256AP) is a high-capacity enterprise wireless controller engineered to orchestrate up to 256 access points with dual 10G SFP+ optical uplinks and intelligent radio resource management. It provides 10 fixed 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit RJ45 ports and 2 dedicated 10GE SFP+ optical slots, supporting both local direct forwarding and centralized CAPWAP tunnel forwarding.
Housed in a standard 1U 19-inch rackmount metal enclosure with internal AC power, the controller incorporates AI-powered automatic channel selection, power tuning, load balancing, WPA3 security, 802.1X authentication, portal server integration, and built-in rogue AP shielding.
Technical Specifications
| Component / Parameter | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Huawei AC650 Series |
| Model / SKU | Huawei AC650-256AP |
| Managed AP Capacity | Controls and Manages up to 256 Wireless Access Points |
| Ethernet Ports | 10 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit RJ45 Ports |
| High-Speed Optical Uplinks | 2 × 10GE SFP+ Optical Transceiver Slots |
| Forwarding Modes | Local Direct Forwarding & Centralized CAPWAP Tunnel Forwarding |
| Intelligent RF Optimization | AI-Powered Automatic Channel Selection, Power Tuning, and Load Balancing |
| Enterprise Security | WPA3, 802.1X, MAC Authentication, Portal Server, Built-In Rogue AP Shield |
| Form Factor | Standard 1U 19-Inch Rackmount Metal Enclosure with Internal AC Power |
Mechanical & Environmental Specifications
| Parameter / Feature | Specification / Rating |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Standard 1U 19-Inch Rackmount Enclosure |
| Heat Dissipation Mode | Natural Heat Dissipation |
| Acoustic Profile | Low-Noise Operation |
| Chassis Construction | Heavy-Duty Steel Enclosure |
| Power Supply | Internal Universal AC Power Supply |
Key Features & Highlights
- 256 AP Orchestration: Centrally manages up to 256 Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 access points across enterprise facilities.
- Dual 10G SFP+ Optical Uplinks: 2 dedicated 10GE SFP+ optical slots provide non-blocking data transport to core switches.
- AI Radio Resource Management: Automated channel selection, power adjustment, and client load balancing eliminate wireless interference.
- Direct & Tunnel Forwarding: Flexible data path architecture supports high-throughput local switching and centralized tunneling.
- Enterprise Security Shield: WPA3 encryption, 802.1X RADIUS authentication, and real-time rogue AP suppression.
- Standard 1U Metal Chassis: 19-inch rackmount metal enclosure includes complete mounting brackets, screws, and rubber feet.
Recommended Applications
The Huawei AC650-256AP Wireless Controller is engineered for access and aggregation scenarios across commercial environments:
- Large corporate campuses requiring centralized configuration and monitoring for up to 256 Wi-Fi 6/7 access points.
- University and college wireless networks managing thousands of student mobile devices with dynamic bandwidth shaping.
- Convention centers and exhibition auditoriums requiring high-density radio optimization preventing channel congestion.
- 10G backbone aggregation utilizing dual 10G SFP+ optical uplinks for non-blocking wireless traffic transport.
- Hospitality and healthcare enterprises deploying unified wireless policies and fast client roaming.
Installation & Operating Environment
The Huawei AC650-256AP Wireless Controller features a standard 1U 19-inch rackmount metal enclosure supplied with mounting brackets and rubber feet for seamless installation in commercial server racks. Powered by an internal universal AC power supply, it maintains efficient thermal dissipation and continuous operational uptime in enterprise facilities.
