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Huawei AR280 Gbit PoE Router
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Huawei AR280 Gbit PoE Router
Huawei AR280 is a compact enterprise 2.5GE multi-service router with PoE+ support, designed for small and medium businesses, offices, facilities, retail stores, restaurants, and smaller network installations. It offers one 2.5GE LAN/WAN PoE+ port, four gigabit PoE+ ports, total PoE budget of 41 W, IPSec VPN support, access point management, and simple local or cloud administration via Huawei eKit.
✅ Key Benefits
- All-in-one enterprise router with routing, switching, PoE power, VPN, and AP management features.
- 1× 2.5GE LAN/WAN PoE+ port for fast connection to internet or backbone network.
- 4× gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports for connecting and powering IP cameras, Wi-Fi APs, VoIP phones, or other network devices.
- Total PoE budget of 41 W for powering multiple compatible devices directly from the router.
- IPSec VPN support for secure branch connectivity and remote access to corporate network.
- Management of up to 16 access points and up to 32 network devices.
- Silent operation thanks to fanless passive cooling.
📊 Technical Specifications
| Model | Huawei eKitEngine AR280 |
|---|---|
| Device Type | Enterprise-Grade 2.5GE Multi-Service PoE Router |
| Part Number | 50010846 |
| WAN/LAN Port | 1× 2.5GE RJ45 PoE+ LAN/WAN |
| LAN Ports | 4× GE RJ45 PoE+ |
| PoE Support | Yes, PoE / PoE+ |
| PoE Power Ports | 5× PoE+ ports |
| Maximum PoE Power | 41 W |
| Egress Bandwidth | Up to 2 Gb/s |
| VPN Forwarding Performance | Up to 200 Mb/s |
| IPSec Tunnels | Up to 16 |
| Managed APs | Up to 16 |
| Managed Devices | Up to 32 |
| Connected Terminals | Up to 150 |
| Supported Features | Static routing, switching, WAC, PoE, load balancing, IPSec VPN, application control |
| Management | Local web interface, eKit SNC, Huawei eKit mobile app |
| Power Supply | External AC power adapter |
| Input Voltage | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 49 W including PoE load |
| Typical Power Consumption | 5.8 W without PoE load |
| Cooling | Fanless design |
| Dimensions | 35 × 195 × 130 mm |
| Weight (unpacked) | 0.93 kg |
| Installation | Desktop or wall-mount |
🛡️ Advanced Features
- Perpetual PoE for uninterrupted power to connected devices even during system restart.
- LLDP power negotiation for better compatibility with powered end devices.
- IPSec VPN for secure encrypted connectivity between branches.
- Load balancing for more efficient utilization of multiple WAN connections.
- WAC functionality for managing wireless access points from a single device.
- Application control for better visibility and network traffic management.
- Option to switch selected LAN ports to WAN mode based on installation needs.
- Cloud management via Huawei eKit for easier deployment, monitoring, and network maintenance.
✅ Ideal Use Cases
- Small and medium offices requiring router, PoE switch, and AP management in one device.
- Retail stores, restaurants, cafes, and services with IP cameras, Wi-Fi access points, and payment terminals.
- Smaller camera systems where IP cameras need to be powered directly from the router.
- Corporate networks requiring IPSec VPN for secure branch connectivity.
- Installations where silent operation, compact size, and simple cloud management are important.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Router/MESH |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 3 years |
| Downlink port: | 1GE, 2.5GE |
| ? PoE+: | Ano |
| Type of PON network: | MESH/Router |
| Wi-Fi: | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |