Wireless Access Point Grandstream GWN7661E — dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, 1201 Mbps, PoE, 3x RJ-45, white

The Wireless Access Point Grandstream GWN7661E is a compact dual-band Wi‑Fi 6 access point delivering combined throughput up to 1201 Mbps and supporting IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards. Housed in a white in-wall style enclosure, the device provides three Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) ports and is powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE). Designed for office, hospitality and dense home deployments, the GWN7661E supports modern security protocols and integrates with Grandstream management platforms for local and cloud administration.

Advantages

The GWN7661E offers dual-band operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) with Wi‑Fi 6 technologies such as MU‑MIMO and OFDMA to improve multi-client performance and capacity. Low power consumption (maximum 9 W) and PoE support simplify installation in ceiling or wall locations without additional power outlets. Security features include WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 support and device-level safeguards for secure boot and credential protection. Management options include an embedded controller for small clusters and cloud/on-premise management via Grandstream tools.

Suitable for

• Small offices and branch locations requiring reliable wireless coverage
• Hotel rooms, apartments and multi‑unit residential installations
• Retail spaces and point‑of‑sale areas with moderate client density
• Voice‑over‑Wi‑Fi deployments and integration with Wi‑Fi capable IP phones

Key specifications

• Wireless bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (dual‑band, Wi‑Fi 6/IEEE 802.11ax compatible)
• Maximum throughput: up to 1201 Mbit/s combined
• Data rates per band: 2.4 GHz (up to 573.5 Mbit/s), 5 GHz (up to 2402 Mbit/s) as supported
• Networking standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• Ethernet ports: 3 x Gigabit RJ‑45
• Power: Power over Ethernet (PoE) with self‑power adaptation for PoE/PoE+
• Security protocols: WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2‑PSK, WPA3
• Client capacity: supports up to 256 concurrent Wi‑Fi clients
• Dimensions and weight: compact in‑wall form factor, weight approximately 0.241 kg
• Colour: white

How to use

Mount the GWN7661E in a suitable wall or in‑wall box and connect a network cable to a PoE‑enabled switch or injector to power the unit. Use the Ethernet ports to connect wired devices or uplink to your network. Configure basic wireless settings, SSIDs and security modes through Grandstream Device Management System (GDMS), GWN Manager, or the embedded controller interface. For voice deployments, enable QoS and relevant SIP/voice prioritization settings to ensure low latency.

Recommendations

Place the access point centrally in the coverage area and avoid placing it near large metal objects or sources of RF interference. For environments with many concurrent clients, use the 5 GHz band for high‑throughput devices and enable Wi‑Fi 6 features such as OFDMA and MU‑MIMO. Keep firmware updated and use WPA2/WPA3 where supported to maintain security.