Huawei AC650-256AP Wireless Access Controller – Model 02355NCH

The Huawei AC650-256AP is a high-performance, small-capacity wireless access controller (WAC) designed for SOHO enterprises and mid-sized organizations. With the ability to manage up to 256 access points, it offers seamless integration of wired and wireless services. The controller supports high throughput, flexible deployment modes, and intelligent radio management, making it ideal for small campuses, enterprise offices, hotspot networks, and wireless metropolitan area networks (MANs). With a built-in web-based management platform, application-level visibility, and advanced security features, the AC650-256AP delivers comprehensive control with simplified operations.

Product Features

High Capacity and Performance

Manages up to 256 APs and integrates 2 × 10GE SFP+ ports and 10 × GE RJ45 ports, providing up to 10 Gbps forwarding capacity to meet the demands of growing network infrastructures.

SmartRadio Optimization

Incorporates advanced air interface features including:

• Load balancing during STA roaming
• Dynamic frequency assignment (DFA) to mitigate channel interference
• Conflict optimization using airtime scheduling and enhanced EDCA to fairly allocate bandwidth and improve user experience

Flexible Network Roles

Built-in Portal/AAA server provides 802.1X and Portal-based user authentication. The controller supports centralized and local forwarding, mesh networking, and NAT scenarios, enhancing deployment flexibility across L2 and L3 networks.

Seamless Application Control

Includes a built-in application identification engine capable of detecting over 6000 applications from Layers 4–7. Enables application-aware traffic management through prioritization, traffic shaping, and blocking without requiring frequent software updates.

High Reliability Architecture

Supports WAC 1+1 hot standby and N+1 backup configurations. Features link redundancy via LACP and MSTP. WAN authentication escape ensures uninterrupted service for existing and new STAs when the WAC connection is lost.

Web-Based Visualized Management

The integrated management system provides health-centric monitoring, AP group-based configuration, real-time diagnostics, and visualized KPIs. One-click troubleshooting tools resolve up to 80% of network issues quickly.

Product Specifications

• Installation type: Shelf, desk, or wall-mounted
• Dimensions (H × W × D):
  • Basic: 43.6 mm × 250 mm × 210 mm (1.72 in × 9.84 in × 8.27 in)
  • Maximum: 43.6 mm × 250 mm × 215 mm (1.72 in × 9.84 in × 8.46 in)
• Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lb)
• Storage: NAND Flash 1 GB
• Console port: RJ45
• Maximum power consumption: 23.58 W
• Maximum heat dissipation: 80.45 BTU/hour
• Power supply mode: DC adapter
• Service port surge protection: 6 kV (common mode)
• Fans: None (fanless design)
• Physical ports: 2 × 10GE (SFP+), 10 × GE (RJ45)
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
• Storage temperature: –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)
• Operating humidity: 5% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing
• Operating altitude: –60 m to +5000 m (–196.85 ft to +16404.20 ft)
• Atmospheric pressure: 53 kPa to 106 kPa
• Grounding: Required
• USB: 1 × USB 2.0 port (Type A host)
• MTBF: 50 years
• MTTR: 2 hours