The world of wireless communications just got much faster with the recent release of Grandstream's newest GWN7665 tri-band Wi-Fi access point. This revolutionary device delivers unprecedented speeds, network capacities, and connectivity ranges compared to its predecessors and competitors. This article reviews this device and highlights some of its most promising features.
Grandstream's newest addition to its wireless arsenal is chock full of new capabilities. Arguably, its Wi-Fi 6 Extended certification is most noteworthy, demonstrating its compliance with the newest IEEE 802.11ax standard. This means the GWN7665 can operate in the more traditional 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands as well as the much faster and less crowded 6 GHz band.
In addition to complying with this new standard, the GWN7665 access point is capable of an aggregate wireless throughput of 5.4 Gbps and achieves network connectivity using one 2.5 Gbps network port and one Gigabit Ethernet network port, achieving aggregate backhaul speeds of up to 3.5 Gbps.
With the ability to simultaneously connect up to 384 wireless clients and provide a connectivity range of up to 570 feet, this high-capacity access point is ideal for high-user-density scenarios and applications requiring long-range coverage.
The GWN7665 access point supports advanced QoS features to ensure outstanding real-time performance for time-sensitive applications, including VoIP, unified communications, and videoconferencing.
The device delivers rock-solid security features, including anti-hacking secure boot and critical data and control plane lockdown capabilities via digital signatures. Unique security certificates and random default passwords per device are also employed to protect against additional attack vectors.
Device and network management are also extremely flexible: There are three free options to choose from. The first is the embedded controller within the AP itself, which can manage up to 50 additional local GWN series APs.
The second option uses GWN.Cloud, which offers management of an unlimited number of APs. This option is now integrated into the Grandstream Device Management System (GDMS). The third, the GWN Manager option, offers an on-premises software controller capability.
The Grandstream GWN7665 Wi-Fi 6E access point supports multiple use case scenarios due to its flexibility in deployment and wide range of features and capabilities:
Overall, its advanced features, flexibility, and relatively low cost make the Grandstream GWN7665 an excellent choice for a wide range of environments requiring reliable, high-performance Wi-Fi with the latest Wi-Fi 6E technology.
Coverage can also be easily expanded as needed by simply deploying additional devices, which will automatically be added to the configured setup by the established management system.
With the support of the latest standards, you can be sure that you are future-proofing your telecom infrastructure investment for years to come.
Here are some of the most significant features of these access points:
The Grandstream GWN7665 stands out as a top-tier Wi-Fi 6E access point, offering impressive performance and reliability for a range of high-density environments. Its advanced features, including enhanced security and seamless connectivity, make it a valuable asset for enterprises, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and more.
The ease of deployment and management further adds to its appeal, ensuring that both network administration professionals and end-users benefit from its capabilities. Overall, the GWN7665 is a robust and future-proof solution for modern wireless networking needs.
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