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AR161W-S Overview
AR161W-S is a modular enterprise router that delivers advanced performance with integrated services and robust VPN features. It offers flexible architecture with modular capabilities, redundant power options, and dual WAN/LAN interfaces designed to meet high throughput demands and mission-critical use cases.
AR161W-S is engineered for enterprise environments where scalability, secure remote management, and high availability are essential. Its integrated voice and video services, high-performance firewall, and versatile connectivity options ensure optimal operation in diverse networking scenarios.
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AR161W-S Specifications
| Product Type | Enterprise Router |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic / DSL |
| Architecture | Modular |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN |
| LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 |
| Wi-Fi Standard | WiFi 6 |
| Connectivity Type | Wired |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP |
| Remote Management | SSH, HTTPS, Telnet |
| Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11ax |
| Wireless Support | Yes |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit |
| Firewall Features | Yes |
| Features | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, POE |
| Use Case | Enterprise |
| Management | Managed |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount |
| Integrated Services | Voice, Video |
| High Availability Support | Supported |
| Safety | CE, FCC |
| EMC | N/A |
| Telecom | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 2.5 Gbps |
| QoS Features | Supported |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection |
| Expansion Slots | NIM |
| Modular Slots Available | 2 Slots |
| Stacking Capability | Yes |
| 5G Support | No |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP |
| Power | 150 Watt |
| Device Type | Router |
| Product Name | AR161W-S Secure Enterprise Router |
| Height | 1.75 inches |
| Width | 17 inches |
| Depth | 18 inches |
| Weight | 15 lbs |
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| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Fixed |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic / DSL | Fiber Optic / DSL | Fiber Optic | N/A | Fiber Optic |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention |
| Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11ax | FCC / CE | IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.11ac / FCC / CE | CE, FCC | IEEE 802.3, ANSI/TIA/EIA |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired / Wireless / Ethernet | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 18 inches | 15 inches | 18 inches | 16 inches | 15 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | FCC / CE | N/A | FCC, CE |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM | SFP+ | NIM / SFP+ | NIM | SFP+ |
| Features | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, POE | VPN / Firewall / MPLS / IPv6 Compatible | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / POE | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice, Video | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video |
| 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 | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 2 Slots | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 1 Slot |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP | TCP/IP / UDP | IPv4 / IPv6 / SNMP / NetFlow | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 150 Watt | 150W | 150W | 65 Watt | 150W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant |
| Product Name | AR161W-S Secure Enterprise Router | AR168F | AR169W Enterprise Integrated Services Router | AR161 Enterprise Modular Router | AR161FG-L Enterprise Router |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH, HTTPS, Telnet | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | SSH / Telnet / HTTPS | SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTPS | Telnet, SSH, HTTPS, SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing |
| Safety | CE, FCC | N/A | UL / CE | N/A | UL, CE |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | RoHS Compliant |
| Throughput Capacity | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| 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 | 10 lbs | 8 lbs | 8 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | WiFi 6 | N/A | WiFi 6 | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Wireless Support | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
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Questions & Answers
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What is the Huawei AR161W-S Gigabit Enterprise Wireless Router?
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The Huawei AR161W-S is a high-performance gigabit enterprise wireless router integrating dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, four GE LAN ports, one GE WAN port, and advanced security and VPN features for SMB and branch networks.
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Which wireless standards and speeds does the AR161W-S support?
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It supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi with combined theoretical throughput up to 1,167 Mbps (300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps at 5 GHz).
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How many wired Gigabit ports are available on the AR161W-S?
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The AR161W-S features one GE WAN port, four GE LAN ports, and one optional GE SFP port for high-speed uplinks and flexible network expansion.
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Does the AR161W-S support VLAN segmentation?
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Yes, it supports up to 4,096 VLANs, QinQ encapsulation, and flexible traffic isolation for secure, layered network segmentation.
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What VPN protocols are supported by the AR161W-S?
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It supports IPSec, SSL, GRE, and L2TP VPNs with up to 200 IPSec tunnels for secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity.
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Does the AR161W-S include a built-in firewall?
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Yes, it includes an integrated stateful firewall, DoS protection, NAT overload, and application-layer filtering to guard against external threats.
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How can I manage and configure the AR161W-S?
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Management options include a web-based GUI, command-line interface (CLI), SNMP, TR-069, and Huawei eSight for centralized device and policy management.
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Can the AR161W-S handle high traffic loads?
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Yes, it delivers up to 1 Gbps forwarding performance and supports up to 100,000 concurrent sessions to ensure stable operation under heavy traffic.
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What QoS features does the AR161W-S offer?
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It provides comprehensive QoS including traffic classification, priority queuing, bandwidth shaping, and WMM to guarantee service levels for voice, video, and data.
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Is the AR161W-S suitable for SMBs and branch offices?
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Absolutely. The AR161W-S is designed for small to medium enterprises and branch offices, delivering enterprise-grade routing, wireless, and security in a compact form factor.
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What are the physical dimensions and power requirements?
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The AR161W-S measures 260 × 200 × 45 mm, weighs 1.2 kg, and uses an external 12 V/3 A adapter with a maximum power consumption of 36 W.
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Does the AR161W-S support PoE for end devices?
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No. The AR161W-S does not provide PoE on LAN ports; a separate PoE switch or injector is required to power access points and IP devices.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Huawei provides a one-year standard warranty, with optional extensions to three years, plus 24/7 technical support and firmware updates.
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Are additional licenses required for advanced features?
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No. Core features like routing, VPN, firewall, and wireless are included. Optional licenses apply only to select value-added services such as cloud management.
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How do I perform a factory reset on the AR161W-S?
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Press and hold the RESET button for 10 seconds until the SYS LED blinks; the router will reboot and restore default settings.
