ZTE WantongEnterprise Wi-Fi APs · Indoor & Outdoor
Enterprise Wireless Access Points · 4 Form Factors · 10 Models
ZTE Wantong Enterprise APs · Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7
PoE-powered enterprise access points from Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7 — 86-box wall-plate panels for rooms, ceiling APs for offices and high-density halls, and pole-mount outdoor APs up to 100 m coverage radius, all managed centrally from a ZTE Wantong AC. We deliver them configured as part of the network solutions we build.
Wi-Fi 4–7 · 802.11n to 802.11be across the range5011 Mbps · max rate, AP5826 tri-band802.3at/af · PoE input on every modelFat / Fit · mode switching on 4 modelsIP67 · outdoor AP6824, -20°C to 55°C
Choose your model — ten APs in four form factors
Pick by mounting first (in-wall panel, ceiling or outdoor pole), then by Wi-Fi generation and client load: from 15+ recommended clients on the AP3022 up to 150 on the AP5826 and AP6826. The tables below compare all ten models column by column.
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The ZTE Wantong enterprise Wi-Fi range covers ten PoE-powered access points for controller-based wireless networks. Two 86-box wall-plate panels (AP2122 Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2, AP2824 Wi-Fi 6) put an AP and two gigabit RJ45 ports in each hotel room, dormitory or classroom. Five ceiling APs run from the 2.4 GHz AP3022 at 300 Mbps to the tri-band Wi-Fi 7 AP5826 at 5011 Mbps with a 2.5GE port and up to 150 recommended clients. Three outdoor pole-mount APs cover squares, campuses and parking areas with coverage radii of 80 to 100 m; the AP6824 is IP67-rated and the AP6826 adds a 2.5G SFP port and -40°C to 65°C operation. Six models work in Fit mode under an AC; four switch between Fat and Fit. All values below come from the manufacturer's product sheets.
Four form factors, one controller-managed WLAN
How the ten APs split by mounting and Wi-Fi generation — so you place the right one in each space.
Wall-plate panel · 2 models
86-box in-wall APsAP2122 (Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2, 1167 Mbps) and AP2824 (Wi-Fi 6, 1775 Mbps). 86 × 86 × 35 mm, one gigabit RJ45 on the front for a desk PC or TV and one on the back, PoE 802.3at/af, under 13 W. 10–12 m coverage radius, 25+ / 65+ recommended clients — one per room.Ceiling · Wi-Fi 4/5 · 3 models
Indoor ceiling APsAP3022 (2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n, 300 Mbps, 2×FE), AP4122 (dual-band 802.11ac, 750 Mbps, 2×FE) and AP5222 (802.11ac Wave 2, 1167 Mbps, 3×GE). Ceiling or wall mount, PoE 802.3at/af, under 10–12 W, 15–20 m coverage radius — for shops, corridors and meeting rooms.Ceiling · Wi-Fi 6/7 · 2 models
High-density ceiling APsAP5824 (Wi-Fi 6 dual-band, 2976 Mbps, 120+ clients, 1×GE, under 12 W) and AP5826 (Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, 5011 Mbps, up to 150 clients, 1×2.5GE, PoE or DC 12 V, under 24 W). Both switch between Fat and Fit mode and support Portal authentication — for classrooms, halls and open offices.Outdoor pole-mount · 3 models
Outdoor APsAP6222 (Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2, 1167 Mbps, 80 m, -20°C to 70°C), AP6824 (Wi-Fi 6, 2976 Mbps, 100 m unobstructed, IP67) and AP6826 (Wi-Fi 6 tri-band, 4177 Mbps, 4×4 at 160 MHz, 2.5GE + 2.5G SFP, PoE 802.3at/bt, -40°C to 65°C). Pole mount for squares, campuses, yards and parking.Is this the right AP range for you?
Plain-language guide — based only on what these access points actually do.
Hotels, dormitories & classroomsOne panel AP per room in an 86 wall box: Wi-Fi in the room and a wired gigabit port for the TV or desk PC, all on one PoE cable from the floor switch.
Offices, shops & busy hallsCeiling APs from 15+ to 150 recommended clients each: AP3022/AP4122 for light use, AP5222 for gigabit backhaul, AP5824/AP5826 where many phones and laptops connect at once.
Outdoor public & campus Wi-FiPole-mount APs with 80–100 m coverage radius for squares, sports grounds, factory yards and parking; pick the AP6826 where the pole is reached by fibre or winters drop to -40°C.
Not the right pick if you need…
- A controller to manage and monitor these Fit APs — that's the ZTE Wantong ISG AC controller series (AC881/882/885/887/998)
- A small shop or home-office kit with distribution APs and an all-in-one wireless gateway — see the ZTE Wantong SMB Wi-Fi AP & RAC series
- The PoE switch that powers and uplinks the APs — the ZTE Wantong S5160-HE series has 24/48 GE ports, a 370 W PoE+ option and 10GE SFP+ uplinks
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Key Features
The series capability list — from the manufacturer's datasheet.
Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5 / Wave 2, Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) models, 300 to 5011 Mbps
Standard PoE input (802.3at/af; 802.3at/bt on AP6826) — one cable carries data and power; AP5826 also takes DC 12 V / 2 A
AC online monitoring, AP group management and time sync with the controller; Fat/Fit mode switching on AP5824, AP5826, AP6824 and AP6826
Up to 8 SSIDs (4 on AP3022, 12 on AP5826/AP6826) with per-SSID encryption, VLAN, client limit, hiding and guest mode
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / mixed encryption, 802.1X on AP2824, AP5824 and AP5826; dynamic-password and Portal authentication on the Wi-Fi 6/7 models
Whitelist/blacklist frame filtering and ACL filtering on every model
Automatic channel selection and manual transmit power in 4 or 6 levels
Web management, online upgrade, scheduled power-on and reboot, offline detection and alarm, connected-user statistics; 802.11k/v roaming on AP6826
Who uses them, where they go and how to plan the WLAN
Written for the ZTE Wantong enterprise AP range from its own specifications: 10 PoE-powered APs from Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7, 300 to 5011 Mbps, 15+ to 150 recommended clients, 10 m indoor to 100 m outdoor coverage radius.
Who it is for
- Hotels, apartments and dormitories — One AP2122 or AP2824 panel per room in the existing 86 wall box, fed by one PoE cable, with a spare gigabit port on the front for the TV or a desk PC.
- Schools and university campuses — Ceiling APs in classrooms (AP5824 with 120+ clients, AP5826 up to 150), panels in dormitories and outdoor AP6824/AP6826 on poles for squares and sports grounds, all under one AC.
- Enterprise offices and shops — Ceiling APs with separate staff and guest SSIDs on their own VLANs, per-SSID client limits, and 802.1X or Portal authentication on the Wi-Fi 6/7 models.
- Integrators and ISPs building public Wi-Fi — Outdoor APs with 80–100 m coverage radius for markets, parks and transport hubs, with connected-user statistics and offline alarms reported to the AC.
Where and how to install
- In-wall panels — The AP2122 and AP2824 measure 86 × 86 × 35 mm and fit a standard 86 wall box. Mount them at a height and position not blocked by wardrobes or metal furniture; their coverage radius is 10–12 m.
- Ceiling and wall — The five ceiling APs mount on the ceiling or a wall; place them in the open, centred on the area, spaced by their 15–20 m coverage radius. Indoor ceiling models are rated 0°C to 40°C (AP3022/4122/5222) or 0°C to 45°C (AP5824/5826).
- Outdoor poles — The AP6222 and AP6824 clamp to Φ30–50 mm poles; the AP6826 is pole-mounted too (pole size not listed). Seal the cable entry and use outdoor-rated, grounded cable runs; only the AP6824 sheet lists an IP67 rating.
- Cabling and PoE — Each AP takes data and power over one Ethernet cable from a PoE switch; keep copper runs within 100 m. For the AP6826 on a distant pole, use its 2.5G SFP port for the data link and power it locally.
- Channels and the AC — Let the AC run automatic channel selection, group APs by floor or building, and lower transmit power (4 or 6 levels) where APs are close together so neighbouring cells do not overlap.
Enterprise AP planning: which of the 10 models
All ten are PoE-powered, controller-manageable APs; they differ in mounting, Wi-Fi generation, rate and client load. The PoE row divides a 370 W switch budget (as on the S5150-SE and S5160-HE PoE+ models) by each AP's maximum draw; the real limit is whichever runs out first, PoE ports or budget.
| AP2122 | AP2824 | AP3022 | AP4122 | AP5222 | AP5824 | AP5826 | AP6222 | AP6824 | AP6826 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting / location | 86-box panel, indoor | 86-box panel, indoor | ceiling/wall, indoor | ceiling/wall, indoor | ceiling/wall, indoor | ceiling/wall, indoor | ceiling/wall, indoor | pole, outdoor | pole, outdoor, IP67 | pole, outdoor |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 4 (b/g/n) | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Radios / bands | 2 · 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2 · 2.4 + 5 GHz | 1 · 2.4 GHz | 2 · 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2 · 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2 · 2.4 + 5 GHz | 3 · 2.4 + 5 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 3 · 2.4 + 5 + 5 GHz |
| Max wireless rate | 1167 Mbps | 1775 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 750 Mbps | 1167 Mbps | 2976 Mbps | 5011 Mbps | 1167 Mbps | 2976 Mbps | 4177 Mbps |
| Spatial streams | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4×4, 160 MHz |
| Ethernet ports | 2×GE | 2×GE | 2×FE | 2×FE | 3×GE | 1×GE | 1×2.5GE | 1×GE | 1×GE | 1×2.5GE + 1×2.5G SFP |
| Power input | PoE at/af | PoE at/af | PoE at/af | PoE at/af | PoE at/af | PoE at/af | PoE at/af or DC 12 V | PoE at/af | PoE at/af | PoE at/bt |
| Max power draw | < 13 W | < 13 W | < 10 W | < 10 W | < 12 W | < 12 W | < 24 W | < 12 W | < 18 W | ≤ 23 W |
| APs per 370 W PoE budget (arithmetic) | 28 | 28 | 37 | 37 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 20 | 16 |
| Coverage radius | 10 m | 12 m | 15 m | 15–20 m | 20 m | 20 m | 20 m | 80 m | 100 m | 80 m |
| Recommended clients | 25+ | 65+ | 15+ | 30 | 50+ | 120+ | ≤ 150 | 60+ | 130+ | ≤ 150 |
| Max SSIDs | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Working mode | Fit | Fit | Fit | Fit | Fit | Fat/Fit | Fat/Fit | Fit | Fat/Fit | Fat/Fit |
- Pick the AP2824 for hotel rooms and dormitories: Wi-Fi 6 at 1775 Mbps in an 86 wall box, 65+ clients, under 13 W.
- Pick the AP5824 for most classrooms and offices: 120+ clients at under 12 W, so a 370 W budget feeds 30 of them; move to the AP5826 only where 150 clients and a 2.5GE uplink are needed.
- Pick the AP6824 for outdoor areas exposed to rain and dust: IP67, 100 m radius unobstructed, 130+ clients.
— = not listed in the product sheet. Values are from the specification tables on this page. The 370 W row is arithmetic: 370 W ÷ each AP's maximum draw, rounded down; it ignores cable loss and assumes every AP at full load.
Full Specifications — Model by Model
Series specifications with one column per model — technical values in English. The highlighted column follows your model selection above.
Wall-Plate Panel APs — 86-Box In-Wall Mounting (2 models)
| Item | AP2122 | AP2824 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Radios | Dual radio, dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | |
| Max wireless access rate | 1167 Mbps | 1775 Mbps |
| Antenna | Built-in omnidirectional, 2 dBi | Built-in omnidirectional, 3 dBi |
| RF output power | 20 dBm (2.4 GHz) / 17 dBm (5 GHz) | 20 dBm (2.4 GHz) / 18 dBm (5 GHz) |
| Ethernet ports | 1×10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 (front) + 1×10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 (rear) | |
| Power input | PoE IEEE 802.3at/af | |
| Power consumption | < 13 W | |
| Coverage radius | 10 m | 12 m |
| Recommended clients | 25+ | 65+ |
| Mounting | 86-type wall box (in-wall panel) | |
| Dimensions | 86 × 86 × 35 mm | |
| Weight | < 200 g | < 180 g |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 45°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10%–90% (non-condensing) | |
| Ingress protection | Not listed | |
| Working mode | Fit | |
Indoor Ceiling APs — Wi-Fi 4 / Wi-Fi 5 (3 models)
| Item | AP3022 | AP4122 | AP5222 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | 802.11b/g/n | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 |
| Radios | Single radio, 2.4 GHz | Dual radio, dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | Dual radio, dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) |
| Max wireless access rate | 300 Mbps | 750 Mbps | 1167 Mbps |
| Antenna | Built-in omnidirectional, 3 dBi | ||
| RF output power | 23 dBm | 23 dBm (2.4 GHz) / 23 dBm (5 GHz) | 27 dBm (2.4 GHz) / 21 dBm (5 GHz) |
| Ethernet ports | 2×10/100 Mbps RJ45 | 2×10/100 Mbps RJ45 | 3×10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 |
| Power input | PoE IEEE 802.3at/af | ||
| Power consumption | < 10 W | < 10 W | < 12 W |
| Coverage radius | 15 m | 15–20 m | 20 m |
| Recommended clients | 15+ | 30 | 50+ |
| Mounting | Ceiling / wall | ||
| Dimensions | 205 × 205 × 39 mm | 225 × 225 × 39 mm | 180 × 180 × 28 mm |
| Weight | < 500 g | ||
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C | ||
| Operating humidity | 5%–90% (non-condensing) | ||
| Ingress protection | Not listed | ||
| Working mode | Fit | ||
High-Density Ceiling APs — Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 (2 models)
| Item | AP5824 | AP5826 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) |
| Radios | Dual radio, dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | Tri radio, tri band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Radio1 + 5 GHz Radio2) |
| Max wireless access rate | 2976 Mbps | 5011 Mbps (688 Mbps 2.4G + 2882 Mbps 5G Radio1 + 1441 Mbps 5G Radio2) |
| Antenna | Built-in omnidirectional, 3 dBi | Built-in omnidirectional, 2 dBi (2.4G) / 4 dBi (5G Radio1) / 4 dBi (5G Radio2) |
| RF output power | 20 dBm (2.4 GHz) / 20 dBm (5 GHz) | 20 dBm (2.4G) / 21 dBm (5G Radio1) / 21 dBm (5G Radio2) |
| Ethernet ports | 1×10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 | 1×10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45 |
| Power input | PoE IEEE 802.3at/af | PoE IEEE 802.3at/af or DC 12 V / 2 A |
| Power consumption | < 12 W | < 24 W |
| Coverage radius | 20 m | 20 m (unobstructed) |
| Recommended clients | 120+ | ≤ 150 |
| Mounting | Ceiling / wall | |
| Dimensions | 158 × 158 × 38 mm | 170 × 170 × 37.5 mm |
| Weight | < 400 g | 450 g |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 45°C | |
| Operating humidity | 5%–95% (non-condensing) | |
| Ingress protection | Not listed | |
| Working mode | Fat / Fit switchable | |
Outdoor Pole-Mount APs (3 models)
| Item | AP6222 | AP6824 | AP6826 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Radios | Dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | Dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | Tri band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Radio1 + 5 GHz Radio2) |
| Max wireless access rate | 1167 Mbps | 2976 Mbps | 4177 Mbps (574 Mbps 2.4G + 2402 Mbps 5G Radio1 + 1201 Mbps 5G Radio2) |
| Spatial streams / channel width | Not listed | Not listed | 4×4 spatial streams, 160 MHz channel width |
| Antenna | Built-in omnidirectional, 5 dBi | Omnidirectional, 6 dBi | 13 dBi (2.4G) / 11 dBi (5G Radio1) / 11 dBi (5G Radio2) |
| RF output power | 24 dBm (2.4 GHz) / 26 dBm (5 GHz) | 27 dBm (2.4 GHz) / 27 dBm (5 GHz) | 20 dBm (2.4G) / 21 dBm (5G Radio1) / 21 dBm (5G Radio2) |
| Ethernet ports | 1×10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 | 1×10/100/1000 Mbps | 1×10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45 + 1×2500 Mbps SFP |
| Power input | PoE IEEE 802.3at/af | PoE IEEE 802.3at/af | PoE IEEE 802.3at/bt |
| Power consumption | < 12 W | < 18 W | ≤ 23 W |
| Coverage radius | 80 m | 100 m (unobstructed) | 80 m |
| Recommended clients | 60+ | 130+ | ≤ 150 |
| Mounting | Pole mount (Φ30–50 mm) | Pole mount (Φ30–50 mm) | Pole mount |
| Dimensions | Φ160 mm (excluding bracket) | 121 × 121 × 147 mm (excluding bracket) | 243 × 218 × 66 mm (excluding antennas and bracket) |
| Weight | < 1 kg | ≤ 0.7 kg (excluding bracket) | 1.58 kg (excluding antennas and bracket) |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to 70°C | -20°C to 55°C | -40°C to 65°C |
| Operating humidity | 5%–90% (non-condensing) | 5%–95% (non-condensing) | 5%–95% (non-condensing) |
| Ingress protection | Not listed | IP67 | Not listed |
| Working mode | Fit | Fat / Fit switchable | Fat / Fit switchable |
Software, Security & Management — All 10 Models
| Item | AP2122 | AP2824 | AP3022 | AP4122 | AP5222 | AP5824 | AP5826 | AP6222 | AP6824 | AP6826 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max SSIDs | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 (max 4 per radio) | 8 | 8 | 12 (max 4 per radio) |
| SSID features | SSID hiding / per-SSID encryption and VLAN / guest mode / per-SSID max client limit | |||||||||
| Signal strength levels | 6 levels, manual | 6 levels, manual | 4 levels, manual | 4 levels, manual | 4 levels, manual | 6 levels, manual | 6 levels, manual | 4 levels, manual | 6 levels, manual | 6 levels, manual |
| Channel selection | Manual / automatic | |||||||||
| AP group management | Supported | |||||||||
| Time sync | Synchronised with the AC | |||||||||
| Encryption | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK / 802.1X | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK / 802.1X | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK / 802.1X | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK |
| Authentication | Password, user and other modes | Dynamic password and other modes | Password, user and other modes | Password, user and other modes | Password, user and other modes | Dynamic password, Portal and other modes | Dynamic password, Portal and other modes | Password, user and other modes | Dynamic password, Portal and other modes | Dynamic password and other modes |
| Roaming | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 802.11k/v smart client roaming |
| Frame filtering / ACL | Whitelist and blacklist / ACL filtering | |||||||||
| Management | Web management / AC online monitoring / online upgrade / scheduled power-on / scheduled reboot / offline detection and alarm / connected-user statistics | |||||||||
Engineer's note: AP count, AC sizing and PoE budget depend on your floor plan and user numbers — send us the drawings or room list and we will put together the AP placement, the matching ZTE Wantong AC and the PoE switch configuration list free of charge. Six models (AP2122, AP2824, AP3022, AP4122, AP5222, AP6222) are listed in Fit mode only, so plan an AC for them.
Enterprise Wi-Fi Access Point FAQ — ZTE Wantong AP Series
Which AP should go in a hotel room, and which in a corridor or hall?
For rooms, use a panel AP in the 86 wall box: the AP2824 (Wi-Fi 6, 1775 Mbps, 12 m radius, 65+ clients) or the AP2122 (Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2, 1167 Mbps, 10 m, 25+ clients); both add a gigabit RJ45 on the front for the TV or PC. For corridors and halls, use ceiling APs with a 15–20 m radius, and the AP5824 (120+ clients) or AP5826 (up to 150) where many guests gather.
Do these APs need a wireless controller (AC)?
Six models (AP2122, AP2824, AP3022, AP4122, AP5222, AP6222) are listed in Fit mode only, so they are designed to run under an AC that pushes SSIDs, channels and security settings and monitors them online. The AP5824, AP5826, AP6824 and AP6826 switch between Fat and Fit mode: Fat for a small standalone site, Fit with an AC for larger centrally managed deployments.
What PoE does each AP need from the switch?
All ten take standard PoE: 802.3at/af on nine models and 802.3at/bt on the AP6826. Maximum draw is under 10 W (AP3022, AP4122), under 12–13 W (panels, AP5222, AP5824, AP6222), under 18 W (AP6824), 23 W (AP6826) and under 24 W (AP5826). Plan 802.3at (PoE+) ports for the AP5826 and AP6826; the AP5826 can also run from a DC 12 V / 2 A adapter where no PoE port is available.
Which outdoor AP fits my climate and site?
The AP6222 (Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2) runs from -20°C to 70°C with an 80 m radius, suited to hot sites. The AP6824 (Wi-Fi 6) is IP67-rated, runs from -20°C to 55°C and covers 100 m unobstructed with 130+ clients. The AP6826 (Wi-Fi 6 tri-band, 4177 Mbps) runs from -40°C to 65°C and adds a 2.5G SFP port for a fibre feed; the AP6222 and AP6826 sheets do not list an IP rating.
AP5824 or AP5826 — when is Wi-Fi 7 worth it?
The AP5824 is dual-band Wi-Fi 6 at 2976 Mbps with 120+ recommended clients, a gigabit port and under 12 W. The AP5826 is tri-band Wi-Fi 7 at 5011 Mbps (688 + 2882 + 1441 Mbps), up to 150 clients and 12 SSIDs, with a 2.5GE port and under 24 W. Choose the AP5826 when the switch has 2.5GE PoE+ ports and the room is dense; otherwise the AP5824 covers the same 20 m radius at half the power.
Can I order under my own company name and use my own forwarder?
Yes to both. Corporate buyers can have the purchase order submitted to the manufacturer under their own company name, so your company appears on the official order. For small and mid-size orders we also deliver directly to your designated forwarder's warehouse in China on EXW or FOB terms.
Can I keep staff, guests and devices on separate networks?
Yes. Each AP broadcasts up to 8 SSIDs (4 on the AP3022, 12 on the AP5826 and AP6826), and every SSID can have its own encryption, VLAN and maximum number of clients. Guest mode and SSID hiding are supported on all ten models.
How many APs do I need for a building?
Count by both coverage and users, and take the larger number. For example, a lecture hall of 240 students needs 2 AP5824 at 120+ clients each, even if one AP's 20 m radius covers the room; a hotel floor of 30 rooms needs 30 panels, one per room. Send us the floor plan and we lay out the points.
Will phones roam smoothly between APs?
The AP6826 sheet lists 802.11k/v smart roaming, which steers clients to the AP with the better signal. The other nine sheets do not list a roaming protocol, so plan overlapping coverage, run them under one AC with the same SSID and security, and tune transmit power so clients do not cling to a distant AP.
Do I need a 2.5G switch port for the AP5826 and AP6826?
No, the RJ45 port is 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps, so it also links to a gigabit PoE port. But both radios together exceed 1 Gbps (5011 and 4177 Mbps maximum rate), so a gigabit link caps the AP's total throughput at 1000 Mbps; use a 2.5GE PoE+ port, or the AP6826's 2.5G SFP port, where the full rate matters.
Which security options do the APs offer?
All ten support WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK encryption, whitelist/blacklist frame filtering and ACL filtering. The AP2824, AP5824 and AP5826 add 802.1X; the Wi-Fi 6/7 models list dynamic-password authentication, and the AP5824, AP5826 and AP6824 list Portal authentication for guest login pages.
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