ECW516L Engenius Access Point

EnGenius ECW516L – Cloud‑Managed Wi‑Fi 7 Access Point

SMB‑Optimized Wi‑Fi 7 • 13.7 Gbps Throughput • Cost‑Effective Tri‑Band Performance

The EnGenius ECW516L is a cost‑effective, enterprise‑grade Wi‑Fi 7 access point designed specifically for small and medium businesses. With tri‑band 2×3×3 architecture, 2.5G PoE+ uplink, and full cloud management, it delivers next‑generation wireless performance, simplified deployment, and exceptional value for SMB upgrades.

Key Features

• Tri‑Band Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)
• 6 GHz: 8,700 Mbps
• 5 GHz: 4,300 Mbps
• 2.4 GHz: 700 Mbps
• 13.7 Gbps aggregate throughput
• 2×3×3 MIMO Architecture
• 2×2:2 on 2.4 GHz
• 3×3:3 on 5 GHz & 6 GHz
• 2.5G Multi‑Gig Uplink (PoE+ input)
• Cloud‑Managed with free local & remote access
• Self‑Healing Mesh Support
• Enterprise‑Grade Security with WPA3/WPA2‑AES
• Ideal for SMBs, retail, hospitality, and cost‑efficient Wi‑Fi 7 upgrades

Wireless & Radio Specifications

Standards

• IEEE 802.11be (Wi‑Fi 7)
• Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax

Frequencies

• 2.4 GHz: 2400–2482 MHz
• 5 GHz: 5150–5850 MHz
• 6 GHz: 5925–7125 MHz

Max Data Rates

• 6 GHz: 8,700 Mbps (EHT320)
• 5 GHz: 4,300 Mbps (HE160)
• 2.4 GHz: 700 Mbps (VHT40)

MIMO

• 2.4 GHz: 2×2:2
• 5 GHz: 3×3:3
• 6 GHz: 3×3:3

Antennas

• 2 × 2.4 GHz (5 dBi)
• 3 × 5 GHz (5 dBi)
• 3 × 6 GHz (5 dBi)
• Integrated omni‑directional

Advanced Technologies

• OFDMA
• 4096‑QAM (4K‑QAM)
• EHT 320 MHz
• Target Wake Time (TWT)

Hardware & Power

Ethernet Ports

• 1 × 2.5G Ethernet (PoE+ input)

Power Options

• PoE 802.3at (PoE+)
• 12V DC / 2A

Max Power Consumption

• 20.7W

Interfaces

• Reset button
• DC jack
• LED indicators (Power, LAN, Bands)

Management & Advanced Features

Management Modes

• Managed AP
• AP Mesh
• Mesh
• STA Mode

Cloud Features

• Free remote & local management
• Quick‑scan onboarding
• Remote diagnostics
• Auto channel selection
• Client balancing

Capacity

• 128 concurrent users per radio
• 8 SSIDs per radio

Networking

• VLAN tagging (802.1Q)
• QoS (WMM)
• Fast roaming (802.11r/k)

Security

• WPA2‑PSK
• WPA2‑Enterprise
• WPA3‑PSK
• WPA3‑Enterprise
• Client isolation
• Access control
• 4K‑QAM modulation support

Physical & Environmental

Dimensions

• 230 × 230 × 39.5 mm

Weight

• 1270 g

Operating Conditions

• Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Humidity: ≤ 90% (non‑condensing)

Package Includes

• ECW516L Access Point
• Ceiling mount base
• Mounting kits
• Product card

Use‑Case Clarity

Ideal For

• Small & medium businesses
• Retail stores
• Hospitality venues
• Clinics & offices
• Cost‑efficient Wi‑Fi 7 upgrades
• Multi‑AP mesh deployments

Why It Fits These Environments

• Tri‑band Wi‑Fi 7 boosts performance for modern SMB workloads
• 2.5G PoE+ uplink ensures high‑speed backhaul
• Cloud management simplifies multi‑site operations
• Self‑healing mesh improves reliability
• Enterprise‑grade security protects business networks