The Huawei AP771 brings Wi-Fi 7 outdoors at 3.57 Gbps, with built-in antennas and a 130 m optimal coverage distance. At 1.14 kg with an IP65 housing, it is a practical pick for parks, playgrounds and outdoor seating at hotels and cafes.
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The Huawei AP771 takes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) outdoors with a 3.57 Gbps device rate and built-in antennas that Huawei rates for 130 m of optimal coverage. Huawei positions it for parks, playgrounds and outdoor venues. It weighs just 1.14 kg and has a flat, slim body, so one installer can fix it to a pole or a wall.
Huawei AP771 radio specs and speed
Two radios run at once, each with 2x2 MIMO:
- 2.4 GHz with up to 40 MHz channels and 28 dBm transmit power.
- 5 GHz with up to 160 MHz channels and 27 dBm transmit power.
- 3.57 Gbps combined device rate.
- 130 recommended users, up to 256 maximum.
What Wi-Fi 7 adds outside
A 160 MHz channel on 5 GHz gives new Wi-Fi 7 phones more headroom when guests upload photos, share video or stream live from a courtyard. Older devices are not left behind: the same band supports 802.11a/n/ac/ax, so Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 phones connect as usual. If you are refreshing a hotel or compound network, you can move to Wi-Fi 7 now and keep every guest device online.
Built-in antennas for open areas
The antennas are built into the housing, with 4 dBi per chain on 2.4 GHz and 7 dBi per chain on 5 GHz.
2.5GE uplink and PoE power
One 2.5GE RJ45 port auto-negotiates at 100M, 1000M or 2.5G and also carries power over PoE 802.3at/af, with an 18.8 W maximum draw. Huawei lists no separate DC input, so plan on a PoE+ switch port or a suitable injector. To use the full 2.5G link, connect it to a switch port that supports 2.5GE.
Heat, dust and altitude
The AP771 operates from -30°C to +60°C at 5% to 95% humidity, and its IP65 housing keeps out dust and water jets. Above 1800 m, the maximum operating temperature drops by 1°C for every 300 m, worth noting for projects in Abha or Al Baha. Dimensions are 270 x 196 x 51 mm.
Where the AP771 works well
- Outdoor seating at cafes and restaurants in Riyadh and Jeddah.
- Gardens and walkways in residential compounds.
- Hotel and resort pool decks.
- School and club sports grounds.
The HUAWEI eKit line and what you need
The AP771 belongs to HUAWEI eKit, the Huawei sub-brand aimed at the distribution channel and at small and medium businesses such as offices, budget hotels, restaurants and schools. It is a separate line from AirEngine enterprise gear. To run it you need a PoE switch with 802.3at or 802.3af and outdoor-rated network cable to the pole.
AP771 or AP772?
The AP772 moves 5 GHz to 4x4, reaching 6.45 Gbps and 30 dBm, supports up to 1024 users instead of 256, adds a 10GE SFP+ fiber port, accepts PoE 802.3bt or a 48 V DC adapter, and is rated IP68 up to +70°C. It also weighs 2.89 kg. Pick the AP771 for a mid-size area with moderate user counts, and the AP772 for crowds or fiber backhaul.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Wi-Fi 6 phones connect to the Huawei AP771?
Yes. The 5 GHz radio supports 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be and the 2.4 GHz radio supports 802.11b/g/n/ax/be, so Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and older devices connect normally.
Do I need a 2.5G switch?
No. The port auto-negotiates at 100M, 1000M or 2.5G. A 2.5GE switch port with PoE 802.3at/af lets you use the full link speed.
Can the AP771 handle heat and dust?
It has an IP65 housing and Huawei rates it for -30°C to +60°C, for wall or pole mounting in open areas.
Specifications
- Model: AP771
- Part number: 50088525
- Product line: HUAWEI eKit (eKitEngine), Huawei's distribution and SME line
- Type: Outdoor access point
- Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7; 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax/be; 5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ac Wave 2/ax/be
- Radios: 2 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- Max channel bandwidth: 2.4 GHz: 40 MHz; 5 GHz: 160 MHz
- MIMO spatial streams: 2.4 GHz: 2x2; 5 GHz: 2x2
- Antenna type: Built-in antennas
- Antenna gain: 2.4 GHz: 4 dBi/chain peak (2 dBi combined); 5 GHz: 7 dBi/chain peak (4 dBi combined)
- Max transmit power: 2.4 GHz: 28 dBm combined (25 dBm/chain); 5 GHz: 27 dBm combined (24 dBm/chain)
- Device rate: 3.57 Gbps
- Recommended users: 130
- Max access users: 256
- Optimal coverage distance: 130 m
- Ports: 1x 2.5GE RJ45 (100M/1000M/2.5G auto-sensing)
- Power input: PoE only, 802.3at/af
- Max power consumption: 18.8 W
- Installation: Wall or pole
- Dimensions without packaging: 270 x 196 x 51 mm
- Weight without packaging: 1.14 kg
- Operating temperature: -30°C to +60°C (max derated 1°C per 300 m above 1800 m)
- Humidity: Operating: 5% to 95% RH; storage: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
- Ingress protection: IP65
Features
- Wi-Fi 7 at 3.57 Gbps: 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz for Wi-Fi 7 clients, while Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 devices still connect.
- Built-in antennas with a 130 m optimal coverage distance: one unit for a mid-size yard or garden.
- One 2.5GE port with PoE 802.3at/af: a single cable for data and power, 18.8 W peak draw.
- IP65 housing rated for -30°C to +60°C: suited to parks, gardens and open seating areas.
- Only 1.14 kg: easier to fix on a slim pole or a wall without heavy brackets.