AP-EAC790
Gateway + PoE Wireless Controller
- High-Performance Wireless Control
- Integrated Networking Platform
- Intelligent Wireless Optimization
- Simplified Deployment and Management
- PoE Integration
Product Overview
PoE Wireless Access Controller Datasheet
Integrated Wireless Control and PoE Gateway for SMB Networks
The AP-EAC790 is a high-performance wireless access controller and PoE gateway designed for small and medium business environments. Combining routing, switching, wireless management, and PoE capabilities into a compact platform, the AP-EAC790 simplifies enterprise wireless deployments while delivering reliable connectivity and centralized management.
Powered by a high-performance multi-core processor and advanced software architecture, the controller supports up to 256 managed access points and delivers intelligent wireless optimization, enhanced security, and simplified network operations.
The AP-EAC790 is a next-generation wireless access controller designed for SMB, retail, and office environments requiring centralized wireless management and integrated network services.
The platform integrates:
- Wireless controller functionality
- Multi-gigabit gateway services
- Layer 2 switching
- Integrated PoE power delivery
With support for modern Wi‑Fi standards including Wi‑Fi 6 and Wi‑Fi 7 access points, the AP-EAC790 provides scalable wireless management for growing enterprise networks.
Its compact design enables flexible deployment in:
- SMB offices
- Retail stores
- Hospitality environments
- Branch offices
- Compact wiring cabinets
Key Features
High-Performance Wireless Control
- Supports up to 256 managed access points
- Up to 1,000 concurrent users without authentication
- Up to 200 authenticated concurrent users
- 24 Gbps switching capacity
- Hardware acceleration enabled by default for high-bandwidth applications
Integrated Networking Platform
- Combines wireless controller, gateway, switching, and PoE functions
- Compact all-in-one architecture for SMB deployments
- Integrated routing and DHCP services
- Multi-gigabit uplink support
Intelligent Wireless Optimization
- Intelligent airtime fairness optimization
- Dynamic load balancing between APs
- Band steering and RF optimization
- Automatic AP discovery and provisioning
- Fast roaming support for seamless mobility
Simplified Deployment and Management
- Plug-and-play AP onboarding
- Centralized wireless configuration and management
- Zero-touch deployment support
- Local and remote maintenance options
- Web, Telnet, SSH, and SNMP management
PoE Integration
- Integrated PoE power delivery
- Supports IEEE 802.3af/at
- Up to 86W total PoE output power
- Up to 30W PoE output per port
Hardware Specifications
| Specification | AP-EAC790 |
| Managed AP Capacity | 256 APs |
| Default Managed APs | 256 APs |
| Maximum Concurrent Users | 1,000 (without authentication), 200 (with authentication) |
| Switching Capacity | 24 Gbps |
| VLAN Entries | 8 |
| MAC Address Table | 2K |
| ARP Table | 1K |
| WAN Interfaces | 1 × 2.5G WAN |
| LAN Interfaces | 7 × 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN |
| WAN/LAN Interface | 1 × 2.5G WAN/LAN |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 190 × 97.5 × 29.5 mm |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 96W |
| Maximum PoE Budget | 86W |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af/at |
| Maximum PoE per Port | 30W |
| Power Input | AC 100–240V, DC 52V/1.85A |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 45°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Wireless and RF Specifications
| Supported Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be |
| CAPWAP Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| Automatic AP Discovery | Supported |
| Automatic AP Upgrade | Supported |
| Automatic Configuration Provisioning | Supported |
| RF Optimization | Automatic and manual RF tuning |
| Dynamic Channel Management | Supported |
| Dynamic Power Adjustment | Supported |
| Band Steering | 5 GHz preferred |
| Airtime Fairness | Supported |
| Client Steering | Supported |
| Fast Roaming | Supported |
| Weak Signal Optimization | Supported |
Security Features
The AP-EAC790 delivers enterprise-grade wireless security and policy enforcement capabilities.
Authentication and Encryption
- WPA/WPA2/WPA3 support
- 1X authentication
- PSK authentication
- MAC authentication
- Portal authentication
- Built-in and external captive portal support
- Dynamic WEP, TKIP, and CCMP encryption
Wireless Security Protection
- User isolation
- SSID scheduling
- Secure AP authentication
- DHCP snooping
- ACL-based traffic control
- IPv4 and IPv6 packet filtering
Quality of Service (QoS)
Advanced QoS mechanisms optimize application delivery and wireless user experience.
QoS Capabilities
- WMM support
- Four-level traffic prioritization
- User-based load balancing
- Frequency-based load balancing
- Per-user bandwidth control
- Multicast-to-unicast optimization
- Intelligent terminal identification
- Automatic AP emergency mechanisms
Network Services
Integrated Network Functions
- PPPoE
- Dynamic IP and static IP support
- NAT services
- DHCP server
- Static routing
- Flow control
- DHCP snooping
Management and Operations
Centralized Management
- Web-based management
- SNMP v1/v2c/v3 support
- Telnet and SSH access
- Local and remote maintenance
- Syslog and log export
- Alarm and fault monitoring
- Real-time statistics and diagnostics
Deployment Simplicity
- Plug-and-play AP onboarding
- Zero-touch provisioning
- Centralized AP configuration
- Remote troubleshooting and monitoring
- Hardware watchdog support
Typical Deployment Scenarios
The AP-EAC790 is ideal for:
- SMB offices
- Retail environments
- Hospitality deployments
- Branch offices
- Small campuses
- Multi-AP wireless deployments
Technical Summary
| Category | Details |
| Device Type | Wireless Access Controller + PoE Gateway |
| Managed AP Capacity | 256 APs |
| Switching Capacity | 24 Gbps |
| Maximum Users | 1,000 users |
| Uplink Connectivity | 2.5G WAN and WAN/LAN |
| PoE Budget | 86W |
| Management | Web, SNMP, SSH, Telnet |
| Deployment | SMB and branch networks |
Centralized Wireless Networking for SMB Environments
The AP-EAC790 combines centralized wireless management, integrated PoE switching, multi-gigabit connectivity, and intelligent wireless optimization into a compact enterprise networking platform. Designed for modern SMB deployments, it simplifies wireless operations while delivering scalable and reliable network performance.
Ordering Information
| Product Model | Description |
| AP-EAC790 | Integrated wireless access controller and PoE gateway with 2.5G uplinks, 7 Gigabit LAN ports, centralized AP management, and 86W PoE power budget |
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