The Huawei AP371 is a compact HUAWEI eKit ceiling access point that brings dual-band Wi-Fi 7 at 3.57 Gbps and handles up to 256 clients over a single 2.5GE PoE port. It fits villas, small offices and clinics that want Wi-Fi 7 without a bulky unit on the ceiling.
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The Huawei AP371 is the most compact way into Wi-Fi 7 in the HUAWEI eKit range. This round 180 mm ceiling unit delivers a combined 3.57 Gbps across two radios and accepts up to 256 clients, with 150 as Huawei's recommended load. It is built for small offices, clinics, apartments and villas that want new-generation wireless without a large disc on the ceiling. HUAWEI eKit is Huawei's sub-brand for the distribution channel and small and medium businesses; it is a separate line from the enterprise AirEngine series.
Huawei AP371 key specifications
All figures below come from the official HUAWEI eKit product page:
- Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), backward compatible with older Wi-Fi generations.
- Two radios: 2.4 GHz up to 40 MHz and 5 GHz up to 160 MHz, both 2x2 MIMO.
- Device rate: 3.57 Gbps.
- Optimal signal distance: 18 m.
- Power: 802.3at/af PoE or a 12 V DC adapter, 13.3 W maximum draw.
A 2.5GE uplink that keeps up with Wi-Fi 7
Pair a Wi-Fi 7 access point with a plain gigabit port and the cable becomes the ceiling on speed. The AP371 avoids that with one 2.5GE RJ45 port that auto-negotiates 100M, 1000M or 2500 Mbps. It runs fine on the gigabit PoE switch you already own, and when you move to a 2.5G switch the extra headroom is there. The same cable powers the unit, so no outlet is needed above the ceiling tiles.
Smart antennas and 23 dBm output
Antennas are built into the housing. Output is 20 dBm per chain and 23 dBm combined on each band, with peak gain of 4 dBi on 2.4 GHz and 5 dBi on 5 GHz. In practice that gives a steady signal across a radius of around 18 m, enough for a large majlis or a mid-size open-plan office.
Where the AP371 fits in Saudi Arabia
- Villas: one unit per floor so the majlis, living area and bedrooms all get a solid signal.
- Small offices and branches in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam with a modest headcount.
- Clinics, beauty salons and small coffee shops.
- Furnished apartments where tenants stream video and take video calls.
Mounting and compatibility
The AP371 mounts on a wall or ceiling: solid wall, gypsum board, spring tee, flat-edge T-rail, channel rail, beam or threaded rod. It weighs 0.47 kg and operates from -10°C to +50°C. Any Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6 or 7 device can connect, though Wi-Fi 7 speeds appear only on Wi-Fi 7 clients.
AP371 or AP572?
Both are dual-band Wi-Fi 7, but the AP572 runs 4x4 on 5 GHz instead of 2x2, which lifts the device rate from 3.57 to 6.45 Gbps. The AP572 also adds a second port (2.5GE plus GE), supports up to 1024 clients against 256, and reaches 30 m versus 18 m, in a larger 220 mm body. Pick the AP371 for small and mid-size rooms; pick the AP572 for busy open offices and halls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Huawei AP371 need a power adapter?
No. It runs on 802.3at or 802.3af PoE from a PoE switch and draws 13.3 W at most. A 12 V DC input is also available if you have no PoE.
Will the AP371 work on a gigabit switch?
Yes. Its 2.5GE port auto-negotiates 100M, 1000M or 2500 Mbps, so it works on gigabit switches and reaches full speed on a 2.5G switch.
How many devices can connect to the AP371?
Huawei recommends 150 clients and lists 256 as the maximum, with an optimal signal distance of 18 m.
Specifications
- Model: AP371 (part number 50087399-001)
- Product line: HUAWEI eKit indoor settled AP
- Wi-Fi standard 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax/be
- Wi-Fi standard 5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ac Wave 2/ax/be
- Radios: 2 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- Device rate: 3.57 Gbps
- Max channel bandwidth: 2.4 GHz: 40 MHz; 5 GHz: 160 MHz
- MIMO spatial streams: 2.4 GHz: 2x2; 5 GHz: 2x2
- Max transmit power: 20 dBm/chain, 23 dBm combined per band
- Antennas: Built-in smart antennas
- Antenna gain: 2.4 GHz: 4 dBi/chain peak, 1 dBi combined; 5 GHz: 5 dBi/chain peak, 3 dBi combined
- Access users: 150 recommended, 256 max
- Optimal signal distance: 18 m
- Network ports: 1 x 2.5GE RJ45 (100M/1000M/2500M auto-sensing)
- Power input: DC 12 V ±10% or PoE 802.3at/af
- Max power consumption: 13.3 W (excluding USB)
- Installation: Wall or ceiling (solid wall, gypsum board, spring tee, flat-edge T-rail, channel rail, beam, threaded rod)
- Dimensions (unpacked): Diameter x depth: 180 x 35 mm
- Weight: 0.47 kg
- Operating temperature: -10°C to +50°C (max derated 1°C per 300 m from 1800 m to 5000 m)
- Operating humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Features
- Wi-Fi 7 at 3.57 Gbps over two 2x2 radios: next-generation speed for new phones and laptops at an entry price point.
- One 2.5GE port with 802.3at/af PoE: a single cable carries data and power, and the uplink never caps Wi-Fi throughput.
- 150 recommended and up to 256 clients: enough for a whole villa full of smart devices or a small office team.
- 18 m optimal signal distance and 23 dBm transmit power: one unit covers a living hall or a mid-size open office.
- 180 mm body, 0.47 kg, 13.3 W max draw: light enough for gypsum ceilings and runs without a power adapter.