Huawei EKit / AP371 / Dual-radio Wi-Fi 7 Ceiling Mount 2.5GE POE Access Point

The Huawei eKitEngine AP371 is an indoor access point built around the cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) standard, designed to deliver extremely high throughput, low latency, and improved network efficiency for modern enterprise and SMB environments.

With dual-band operation (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) and 2×2 MIMO on both bands, it supports up to 3.57 Gbps aggregate device rate, allowing for seamless support of demanding applications like 8K video, cloud services, and real-time collaboration.

The AP features smart beamforming antennas that dynamically adjust to deliver stable and optimized coverage, while multi-link operation (MLO) enables devices to intelligently use and switch between bands to maximize connection reliability.

It’s built for density: the AP supports up to 256 concurrent users (with ~150 recommended for optimal performance), making it well-suited for offices, classrooms, retail, and similar environments.

On the connectivity side, the AP includes a 2.5 GbE RJ-45 uplink port (auto-sensing 100M/1G/2.5G) for high-speed backhaul and supports PoE (802.3af/at) to simplify installation. It also provides USB connectivity (for future expansion or IoT) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support.

Power efficiency is a strong point — the AP’s maximum power consumption is around 13–13.6 W, depending on the source, keeping it economical to run. It’s compact (about 180 mm × 35 mm) and lightweight, designed for ceiling or wall mounting

From a security and management perspective, the AP supports WPA3/WPA2 encryption, ACLs, and advanced threat protection. It can be managed via cloud (Huawei eKit) or in Fit mode, enabling remote provisioning and centralized control that reduces the complexity and cost of network operations.

Overall, the AP371 is a forward-looking, high-performance access point geared toward enterprises and SMBs that want to take advantage of Wi-Fi 7’s benefits — particularly in high-density, high-throughput environments.

key features :

• Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) Standard — Supports the next‑generation Wi‑Fi standard for very high throughput and low-latency performance.
• Dual‑Band Radios — Operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, each with 2×2 MIMO.
• High Aggregate Throughput — Up to ~3.57 Gbps combined data rate (689 Mbps on 2.4 GHz + ~2.88 Gbps on 5 GHz).
• Multi‑Link Operation (MLO) — Enables devices to use multiple links (bands) for more stable and resilient connections.
• Smart Adaptive Antennas — Built-in beamforming antennas that dynamically adjust signal direction and strength to optimize coverage.
• High‑Order Modulation — Supports 4096-QAM to boost spectral efficiency and data rates.
• Multi‑User Efficiency — Uses OFDMA and MU‑MIMO to serve multiple devices simultaneously, improving network capacity.
• Coordinated Multi‑AP — Supports multi‑AP coordination (e.g., coordinated OFDMA, beamforming) to reduce interference in dense deployments.
• High Device Capacity — Can handle up to 256 simultaneous users (recommended ~150 for optimal performance).
• 2.5 GbE Uplink Port — Features a 1 × RJ-45 Ethernet port with auto-sensing (100M / 1G / 2.5G), avoiding wired backhaul bottlenecks.
• Flexible Power Options — Supports Power over Ethernet (802.3af/at) as well as a 12 V DC input.
• Low Power Consumption — Maximum power usage around ~13.3 W (without USB).
• Built-in USB Port — For future expansion or accessory connectivity.
• Enterprise Security — Supports WPA3, WPA2, 802.1X, ACLs, and secure control-plane encryption.
• Seamless Roaming & Self‑Optimization — Fast roaming support plus automatic RF scanning & channel adjustment to minimize interference.
• Flexible Management — Supports Cloud and Fit (controller-based) modes for centralized or distributed management.
• Compact, Indoor Design — Slim, low-profile form factor (180 mm diameter × 35 mm height) suitable for ceiling or wall mounting.
• Wide Operating Range — Designed to operate in varied indoor environments, with support for –10°C to +50°C.