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Great all-in-one branch router with reliable Wi-Fi. Stable WAN performance and good coverage for small offices.
AR161W-S
AR161W-S - Huawei AR161W-S Gigabit Enterprise Wireless Route...
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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
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 AR161W-S |  AR161 |  AR161FG-L |  AR168F |  AR169W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Fixed | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic / DSL | N/A | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic / DSL | Fiber Optic |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11ax | CE, FCC | IEEE 802.3, ANSI/TIA/EIA | FCC / CE | IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.11ac / FCC / CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired / Wireless / Ethernet |
| Depth | 18 inches | 16 inches | 15 inches | 15 inches | 18 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 | NIM | SFP+ | SFP+ | NIM / SFP+ |
| Features | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, POE | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall | VPN / Firewall / MPLS / IPv6 Compatible | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / PoE |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 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 | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots | 1 Slot | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | TCP/IP / UDP | IPv4 / IPv6 / SNMP / NetFlow |
| Power | 150 Watt | 65 Watt | 150W | 150W | 150W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | AR161W-S Secure Enterprise Router | AR161 Enterprise Modular Router | AR161FG-L Enterprise Router | AR168F | AR169W Enterprise Integrated Services 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, HTTPS | Telnet, SSH, HTTPS, SNMP | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | SSH / Telnet / HTTPS |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / 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 | RoHS Compliant | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 2.5 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE |
| 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 | 25 lbs | 10 lbs | 8 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | WiFi 6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | WiFi 6 |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Wireless Support | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Reviews & Ratings
T
Tobin Fairbourne
4
Easy to deploy and manage. Wireless has been steady and routing is consistent.
U
Ulric Hawthorne
5
Reliable uptime with stable connectivity for daily business use.
V
Vaughn Stratfield
3
Good branch solution combining routing and Wi-Fi without complexity.
W
Wesley Kingsbury
4
Stable performance and clean configuration. Works well for SME sites.
X
Xavier Norwood
5
Consistent wireless and routing behavior. Good value for branches.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei AR161W-S Gigabit Enterprise Wireless Router?
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.
Which wireless standards and speeds does the AR161W-S support?
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).
How many wired Gigabit ports are available on the AR161W-S?
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.
Does the AR161W-S support VLAN segmentation?
Yes, it supports up to 4,096 VLANs, QinQ encapsulation, and flexible traffic isolation for secure, layered network segmentation.