The GWN7602 802.11ac 2×2:2 Wi-Fi access point with integrated 4-port ethernet switch offers: The GWN7602 can power up and connect ethernet and PoE devices over data cabling, transparently bridging LAN traffic- transparent to all higher-layer protocols.įor the ensuing, discussions (in-depth technical and functional review) and illustrations, we will focus our attention on the GWN7602 and the GWN Manager. Wi-Fi network management platforms such as the GWN.Cloud (cloud-based platform) and the GWN Manager (a Linux based on-premises platform) offer centralized, streamlined network management and monitoring for the GWN7602. can all be powered using ethernet data cables and connected to the data network using the Grandstream Networks GWN7602 802.11ac compact Wi-Fi access point with an integrated ethernet switch (refer Fig.A above). PoE powered devices (PDs) such as Wi-Fi access points, DECT VoIP base stations, IP clocks, in-ceiling speakers, HD video door systems, IP intercom speaker/microphone systems, VoIP phones,CO2, temperature, humidity and air flow sensors etc. are very useful and contribute towards a very positive overall Wi-Fi experience. You can also place the unit at a strategic location, thus improving wireless coverage density and eliminate wireless dead zones.Īdditionally, support for technology and features such as: Cloud based or on-prem Wi-Fi management platforms, dual-2.4GHz/5GHz radio bands, band steering (enables the AP to select the least used radio band), Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology (using multiple antennas, for transmission and reception of multiple data streams concurrently, multiple spatial streams …improves network throughput), IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient ethernet… enables network ports to switch between higher and lower power states, reducing the total power consumed),multiple service set identifiers (mSSIDs permits multiple wireless segments), multicast stream to unicast stream conversion (over the wireless link helps conserve bandwidth for other wireless clients and improves the quality and reliability of video and audio streams), Wi-Fi and system security features such as- randomly generated default password, unique security certificate, digitally signed firmware for anti-hacking secure boot, WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2 enterprise, advanced QoS (for low-latency applications), mesh networking (provides redundancy and creates wireless radio connections between APs), captive portal for custom branding experiences (custom splash page or captive page, a web page that is displayed to newly connected Wi-Fi users prompting them for authentication etc. This methodology of using data cables to deliver power and wired and wireless connectivity concurrently for various applications, simplifies the work required for installations and lowers installation, maintenance and operating costs. This way, when devices are far away from AC power outlets and beyond the reach of wired ethernet network connectivity, you can circumvent running multiple cables dedicated for the main AC power and network connectivity. If a device supports a PoE powered device (PD) port and PoE power sourcing equipment (PSE) ports, you can use one Ethernet cable and provide both power and a data connection. This blog was originally posted on įig.A Grandstream Networks GWN7602 802.11ac 2×2:2 compact Wi-Fi access point with integrated ethernet switchįor various Smart Building and IoT (Internet of Things) technology/strategy scenarios, system planners and installers can create or extend wireless as well as Power Over Ethernet (PoE) based wired connectivity by using a Wi-Fi access point that has an integrated ethernet switch. Posted by: Biju Oommen, Guest Blogger & Technical Expert