Hi,
Today I’ll be sharing specifications of Huawei AP7050DE. This is my favorite AP from the AC Wave 2 series. There are namouras reasons for it mainly being MU-MIMO. Moreover, the AP provides services simultaneously on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, delivering the maximum rates of 800 Mbit/s and 1.73 Gbit/s respectively, and a maximum system rate of 2.53 Gbit/s.
Specifications:
This is a smart AP using smart antenna array technology to provide targeted precise coverage for mobile STAs, reduce interference, improve signal quality, and support flexible antenna switchover within milliseconds as mobile STAs move. Provide uplink 5GE ports that are compatible with the 100 Mbit/s, 1000 Mbit/s, and 2.5 Gbit/s rates, improving the service load processing capability.
Another sticking feature is that it supports 200m PoE power supply through 2.5GE ports (working with Huawei's 2.5GE PoE switches). Provide two PoE in ports that work in HSB mode when their power supply capabilities are the same. Comply with 802.3bt and 802.3at, and support automatic identification of the power supply standard using software.
7050DE provides built-in Bluetooth, allowing for precise location of Bluetooth terminals when working with eSight. Provide a USB port for external power supply and storage. Provide slots for IoT modules, allowing for flexible expansion of IoT applications and functions. It supports the Fit, Fat, and cloud modes, facilitating flexible deployment, management, and maintenance.
AP7052DE VS the Industry Compitition
No. | Competitive Item | Specifications | Ruckus R720 | H3C WA5620I | Aruba 330 | Huawei AP7052DE |
1 | Antenna | Smart antennas | √ | √ | √ | √ |
2 | Antenna performance | Antenna array capability | Dual-band Dual-polarized Two sectors | Dual-band Single-polarized Three sectors | Only smart 5 GHz antennas Dual-polarized Three sectors | Dual-band Dual-polarized Four sectors |
3 | Ethernet port | 2.5GE & 5GE | No 5GE port as claimed | No 5GE port as claimed | √ | √ |
4 | Long-distance PoE power supply through 2.5GE ports | 200 m PoE power supply through 2.5GE ports | N/A | N/A | N/A | √ |
5 | USB | USB port | √ | √ | √ | √ |
6 | Built-in Bluetooth | Built-in BLE | X | X | √ | √ |
8 | Power supply | Dual PoE power supplies | X | √ | √ | √ |
9 | Power supply | PoE+ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
10 | Power supply | PoE++ | X | X | X | √ (802.3bt draft) |
11 | Radio specifications | Maximum transmit power | 23 dBm per chain at 2.4 GHz | 18 dBm per chain | 18 dBm per chain | 23 dBm per chain at 2.4 GHz |
Some specifications comparision:
Specifications | Ruckus R720 | H3C WA5620i | Aruba 330 | Huawei AP7052DE |
MIMO | 4x4:4, 4SU/4MU | 4x4:4, 4SU/4MU | 4x4:4, 4SU/4MU | 4x4:4, 4SU/4MU |
Radio | 2.4 GHz (4x4 MIMO) + 5 GHz (4x4 MIMO) | 2.4 GHz (4x4) + 5 GHz (4x4) | 2.4 GHz (4x4 MIMO) + 5 GHz (4x4 MIMO) | 2.4 GHz (4x4 MIMO) + 5 GHz (4x4 MIMO) |
Smart antenna | Dual-band Dual-polarized Three sectors | Dual-band Single-polarized Four sectors | Only smart 5 GHz antennas Dual-polarized Two sectors | Smart antennas |
Radio power | 23 dBm per chain at 2.4 GHz | 18 dBm per chain (maximum) | 18 dBm per chain | 23 dBm per chain at 2.4 GHz |
Ethernet port | 1 x 2.5GE + 1 x GE | 1 x 2.5GE + 1 x GE | 1 x 2.5GE + 1 x GE | 1 x 2.5GE/5GE + 1 x GE |
USB port | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Built-in Bluetooth | Not supported (It is claimed that the USB port supported Bluetooth Beacon.) | Not supported | Supported (The BLE version is not available.) | Supported, BLE 4.1 |
Power supply (dual PoE power supplies, HSB) | Not supported | Dual PoE power supplies working in HSB mode | Dual PoE power supplies working in HSB mode | Dual PoE power supplies working in HSB mode |
Operating temperature | N/A | –10°C to +55°C (claimed on the publicity brochure) | 0°C to 50°C | –10°C to +50°C |
Power consumption | 35 W | 25.4 W | 25.3 W | 35.7 W (with no USB device connected) |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 60 mm x 210 mm x 230 mm | 55 mm x 220 mm x 220 mm | 52 mm x 224 mm x 225 mm | 74.5 mm x 220 mm x 220 mm |
I hope it helps you see the difference and quality of AP7050DE. Although with WIFI6, I know it'll be outdated soon but given the specs and price, I believe it will out-live its comparision by a long margin.
Please let me know in comments, if you have any questions.
Souce: https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/wlan/airengine-6700-pid-250400201
