Huawei eKITEngine AP160 Wall-Plate Access Point (Model: AP160) is an 86×86 standard junction box Wi-Fi 6 access point engineered with smart antennas and 1.775 Gbps speeds to provide seamless in-room wireless coverage. It supports concurrent dual-radio operation (1.2 Gbps on 5GHz + 575 Mbps on 2.4GHz) with built-in smart antennas delivering an optimal 10-meter coverage radius and 20 dBm transmit power.Huawei eKITEngine AP160 Wall-Plate Wi-Fi 6 AP | AP1601-18.png
Housed in a compact, unobtrusive 86 mm × 86 mm wall faceplate enclosure, the access point is powered via standard IEEE 802.3af PoE over its rear uplink port. It operates within the Huawei eKit Cloud Platform and supports Leader AP clustering architecture for easy deployment without dedicated controllers.
Technical Specifications
| Component / Parameter | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Huawei eKITEngine Series |
| Model / SKU | Huawei eKITEngine AP160 |
| Form Factor & Dimensions | Standard 86 mm × 86 mm In-Wall Junction Box Wall-Plate Design |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) Dual-Radio (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Concurrent) |
| Maximum Device Rate | Up to 1.775 Gbps Aggregate Wireless Speed (1.2 Gbps on 5GHz + 575 Mbps on 2.4GHz) |
| Antenna Technology | Built-In Smart Antennas with 10-Meter Optimal Coverage Radius |
| Transmit Power | 20 dBm Maximum Transmit Power |
| User Capacity | Recommended: 48 Concurrent Users | Maximum: 128 Access Users |
| Power & Network | PoE (Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af) via Rear Uplink Port |
| Management Interface | Huawei eKit Cloud Platform, Leader AP Architecture, AC Controller |
Mechanical & Environmental Specifications
| Parameter / Feature | Specification / Rating |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (H × W) | 86 mm × 86 mm Standard Junction Box Fit |
| Installation Profile | In-Wall Standard 86-Type Electrical Faceplate |
| Heat Dissipation Mode | Fanless, Natural Heat Dissipation |
| Acoustic Profile | Noise-Free Operation |
| Power Supply Mode | PoE 802.3af via Rear RJ45 Ethernet Port |
Key Features & Highlights
- In-Wall 86×86 Form Factor: Installs directly into standard 86mm electrical junction boxes for clean architectural integration.
- Dual-Band 1.775 Gbps Wi-Fi 6: Delivers 1.2 Gbps on 5 GHz and 575 Mbps on 2.4 GHz for smooth in-room streaming and browsing.
- Integrated Smart Antennas: Beamforming smart antenna technology provides strong 10-meter signal coverage without external antennas.
- PoE Power Simplicity: Powered over Ethernet via IEEE 802.3af over the rear uplink port, eliminating separate power cords.
- Leader AP Controllerless Clustering: Automatic multi-AP coordination and configuration without requiring external hardware controllers.
- Cloud & Mobile Management: Instant provisioning, RF calibration, and remote monitoring via the Huawei eKit Mobile App.
Recommended Applications
The Huawei eKITEngine AP160 Wall-Plate Access Point is engineered for access and aggregation scenarios across commercial environments:
- Hotel guest rooms providing dedicated in-room Wi-Fi 6 and eliminating inter-room wall signal attenuation.
- University student dormitories and multi-dwelling units requiring high-speed per-room wireless coverage.
- Hospital patient rooms and clinic consult suites offering unobtrusive, sanitary in-wall wireless connectivity.
- Multi-tenant commercial offices integrating neatly inside standard 86mm electrical wall distribution boxes.
- Residential executive suites and studio apartments requiring compact, wall-mounted Wi-Fi 6 access.
Installation & Operating Environment
The Huawei eKITEngine AP160 Wall-Plate Access Point features a standard 86 mm × 86 mm in-wall junction box design supplied with an 86-type wall mounting faceplate and screws kit. Powered cleanly via IEEE 802.3af PoE through the rear Ethernet port, it utilizes fanless natural heat dissipation for quiet, continuous in-room operation.
