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AR161FW-P-M5
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AR161FW-P-M5 is a modular enterprise router that integrates a robust architecture with diversified power options including AC, DC, and redundant supplies. It provides dual WAN and multiple LAN interfaces, supports high-performance throughput with redundancy, and offers integrated services tailored for voice, video, and WAN optimization.
This router features advanced VPN support such as IPSec and SSL, modular slot expansion for enhanced flexibility, and state‐of‐the‐art security with firewall and intrusion prevention capabilities. Its design ensures reliable remote management, scalable performance, and is ideally suited for enterprise, industrial, and mission-critical use cases.
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| AR161FW-P-M5 |  AR169FVW |  AR161W |  AR161FGW-L |  AR161 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic / DSL / 4G | Fiber Optic / DSL | N/A |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.1D | RoHS, CE, FCC | CE / FCC / RoHS | IEEE 802.3 / FCC / CE | CE, FCC |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 18 inches | 15 inches | 18 inches | 14 inches | 16 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | FCC, CE | FCC Class A / CE | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | SFP+ | SFP+ | NIM | N/A | NIM |
| Features | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / PoE | VPN / Firewall / Redundancy / QoS | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 2 inches | 1.75 inches | 2 inches | 1.7 inches | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP |
| LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 2 GB | 4 GB | 1 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 150 W | 250W | 150W | 350 Watt | 65 Watt |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | AR161FW-P-M5 | AR169FVW Enterprise Modular Router | AR161W Enterprise Router | AR161FGW-L | AR161 Enterprise Modular Router |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | SNMP, SSH, Telnet | SNMP / HTTPS / CLI | SSH / HTTPS / SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTPS |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | UL, CE | UL / cUL | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | Telcordia | TIA/EIA-568 | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise / Business | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 8 lbs | 15 lbs | 12 lbs | 8 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reliable router with strong branch connectivity. Stable routing performance and predictable uptime for daily business traffic.
Easy deployment and consistent throughput. Good choice for small to mid sites.
Stable WAN behavior and straightforward management in production.
Reliable performance with steady connectivity across endpoints.
Good value router with consistent daily operation.
Predictable stability and smooth integration into our branch network.
The Huawei AR161FW-P-M5 is a branch router optimized for small to medium enterprises, offering integrated WAN/LAN connectivity, advanced security, and flexible multimedia card support.
The AR161FW-P-M5 features 1 GE combo WAN port, 4 GE LAN ports, 1 USB 2.0 port, and a dedicated slot for a Huawei multimedia card for LTE/5G backup.
This router supports Huawei proprietary multimedia cards including MU509 and MU520 series for 4G LTE and 5G NR cellular connectivity.
Use the Huawei CLI or web GUI to enable dual-WAN mode, assign priorities, and configure health-check probes so the router will automatically switch to the multimedia card link on primary WAN failure.
It offers a hardware-based firewall, DoS/DDoS protection, IPSec VPN, NAT acceleration, URL filtering, and user-based authentication to safeguard branch networks.
The AR161FW-P-M5 supports static routing, RIP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, and MPLS to meet diverse enterprise WAN requirements.
It delivers up to 300 Mbps of IP packet forwarding performance and 150 Mbps of IPSec VPN throughput under typical branch deployment scenarios.
The AR161FW-P-M5 supports up to 200,000 concurrent sessions, ensuring stable performance for medium-sized branch offices.
The router accepts a 100–240 VAC auto-range input and consumes a maximum of 30 W, making it suitable for standard office power environments.
It uses Huawei’s proprietary VRP (Versatile Routing Platform) operating system, providing advanced routing, security, and management features.
Manage the device via the web-based HWeb GUI, Huawei eSight NMS, SNMP v2/v3, CLI over SSH/Telnet, and NetConf for full-lifecycle network management.
No, the AR161FW-P-M5 is a desktop form-factor router designed for placement on a desktop or shelf in branch offices.
Yes, Huawei publishes regular VRP firmware updates and security patches, which can be downloaded from the Huawei support portal and applied via the GUI or CLI.
Huawei offers a standard one-year limited hardware warranty for the AR161FW-P-M5, with optional extended maintenance contracts available.
Ideal for SMB branch connectivity, retail POS networks, remote office VPN aggregation, and secure Internet access with 4G/5G failover.
Connect the primary WAN interface to your ISP, configure LAN VLANs and DHCP, set up routing/security policies via VRP, then test failover to the multimedia card link.
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