ZTE WantongSMB Wi-Fi · APs + RAC Gateways
Wi-Fi 6 Access Points & Router-AC Gateways · 2 Groups · 10 Models
ZTE Wantong SMB Wi-Fi · APs + Router-AC
A complete small-site Wi-Fi kit from the ZTE Wantong distribution line: four dual-band Wi-Fi 6 fit APs (86-box wall panels and ceiling units) plus six ISG RAC gateways that combine router, multi-WAN, DPI flow control, behaviour management and AP controller in one box — three of them with built-in PoE for the APs. We deliver them configured as part of the network solutions we build.
Wi-Fi 6 · dual-band 2×2 + 2×2 on every AP2976 Mbps · max rate (AP2824-H, AP5826-L)16–256 · APs managed per RAC (recommended)54–110 W · built-in PoE on RAC-5P / 8PL / 8PH3000+ · applications identified by DPI
CHOOSE YOUR MODEL — FOUR APS AND SIX RAC GATEWAYS
Pick the APs by mounting (86-box wall panel or ceiling) and speed (-H / AP5826-L at 2976 Mbps, the others at 1501 Mbps), then pick one RAC by AP count, user count and internet line speed: RAC-510/530/550 for 500/1000/2500 Mbps, RAC-5P/8PL/8PH when the gateway should also power the APs. The tables below compare all ten models column by column.
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This page groups the ZTE Wantong distribution (SMB) wireless line. The four APs are indoor dual-band 802.11ax units with 2×2 MIMO on both bands and 802.3af/at PoE input. AP2824-H and AP2824-L fit a standard 86 wall box and have a second RJ45 on the front; AP5824-L and AP5826-L mount on the ceiling or wall and also accept a 12 V DC adapter. All four run in Fit mode under an AC. The six ISG RAC gateways are routers with a built-in AC: multi-WAN with load balancing and failover, NAT, VPN, DPI flow control with 3000+ application signatures, behaviour management, PPPoE/portal authentication and AP management. The datasheets list no Wi-Fi radio on the RACs — the APs provide the coverage. All values below are quoted from the manufacturer's datasheets; where a field was not published, we leave it out.
Two groups, one small-site Wi-Fi system
The APs give the coverage, the RAC is the internet gateway and the AP controller — order one RAC and as many APs as the rooms need.
WI-FI 6 APS · 4 MODELS
Panel and ceiling fit APsAP2824-H and AP2824-L are 86-box wall panels (45 mm and 33 mm deep) with a GE RJ45 on the back and another on the front; AP5824-L and AP5826-L are ceiling/wall units with PoE or 12 V DC input. -H and AP5826-L reach 2976 Mbps (574 + 2402 Mbps, 160 MHz), the others 1501 Mbps. All have 8 SSIDs, per-SSID VLAN and run in Fit mode under an AC.RAC GATEWAYS · 6 MODELS
Router + AC all-in-one gatewaysRAC-510, RAC-530 and RAC-550 are non-PoE gateways for 64, 128 and 256 APs at 500, 1000 and 2500 Mbps recommended throughput (RAC-550 adds 2×2.5G ports, Docker and IPv6 multi-line; 530/550 add 4G USB modem backup and dual-device hot standby). RAC-5P (4 PoE ports, 54 W, 16 APs), RAC-8PL (8 PoE ports, 60 W) and RAC-8PH (8 PoE ports, 110 W), both for 32 APs, power the APs directly.Is this the right Wi-Fi line for you?
Plain-language guide — based only on what these products actually do.
Shops, restaurants and small officesOne RAC as the internet gateway and AP controller, a few ceiling APs, separate SSIDs and VLANs for staff and guests, and DPI flow control so one download does not slow the whole site.
Hotels, guesthouses and villas86-box panel APs in each room or floor, fed by PoE from a RAC-8PL/8PH or a PoE switch, with fast roaming and 5 GHz priority from the AC, guest mode and portal or PPPoE authentication with account and coupon management.
CCTV integrators adding Wi-FiThe RAC gives the site multi-WAN, port mapping, DDNS and VPN for remote NVR access, while the same cabling and PoE practice used for cameras feeds the APs — one gateway for both systems.
Not the right pick if you need…
- Higher-density or larger enterprise Wi-Fi APs — that's the ZTE Wantong enterprise Wi-Fi AP range with ten models
- More than 256 APs or a controller separate from the router — the ZTE Wantong ISG AC881 to AC998 wireless controllers cover that
- A dedicated next-generation firewall at the internet edge — that's the ZTE Wantong ISG F-series firewall range
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Key Features
The series capability list — from the manufacturer's datasheets.
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6, dual-band concurrent, 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (all APs)
IEEE 802.3af/at PoE input on every AP; 12 V DC option on the ceiling models
8 SSIDs per AP with per-SSID encryption and VLAN, guest mode, per-SSID user limits and 6-level transmit power
Router + AC in one box: auto-discovery of APs, AP upgrade/reboot, scheduled radio off, fast roaming and 5 GHz priority
Multi-WAN: bandwidth aggregation, load balancing, line backup, ISP policy routing and one-line multi-dial
DPI flow control with 3000+ application protocols, one-click or manual policies, online signature updates
NAT, port mapping, DMZ, UPnP, PPTP/L2TP/IPSec/OpenVPN VPN and DDNS
Behaviour management, local PPPoE server and authentication/billing with accounts, packages and coupons; ARP/DDoS defence and ACLs
Who uses it, where it goes and how to plan small-site Wi-Fi
Written for the ZTE Wantong SMB wireless line from its own specifications: 4 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 fit APs up to 2976 Mbps, and 6 ISG RAC router + AC gateways from 16 to 256 managed APs, 500 to 2500 Mbps recommended throughput and up to 110 W of PoE.
Who it is for
- Small offices and shops — A RAC-510 or RAC-5P plus two to four ceiling APs covers a typical office or shop: staff and guest SSIDs on separate VLANs, a backup internet line and DPI flow control to keep video calls and payment terminals smooth.
- Restaurants, cafés and chain stores — Guest Wi-Fi with portal login (username/password, mobile phone or social accounts), per-SSID user limits and time-based app policies; VPN (IPSec, L2TP, OpenVPN) links each branch back to the head office.
- Hotels, guesthouses and apartment buildings — 86-box panel APs in the rooms, a RAC-530 or RAC-550 at the front desk, and the built-in local PPPoE server and billing (accounts, packages, coupons, expiry reminders) for operators who sell internet access to residents.
- Homes, villas and whole-house Wi-Fi installers — One panel AP per room on the existing 86 boxes, powered from a RAC-8PL or RAC-8PH in the network cabinet: one SSID across the house with fast roaming and 5 GHz priority, and no separate PoE switch for up to 8 APs.
- CCTV integrators — Add Wi-Fi to a camera job with the same PoE practice: the RAC handles internet, port mapping, DDNS and VPN for remote NVR viewing, and its PoE ports can also feed a few cameras or APs.
Where and how to install
- Panel APs in 86 wall boxes — AP2824-H/-L are 86×86 mm and 45 mm or 33 mm deep, made for a standard 86 wall box with a network cable already in it. The back RJ45 takes the PoE cable; the front RJ45 is free for a desk device. Mount at a height and position where walls and furniture do not block the room.
- Ceiling APs in open areas — AP5824-L (210×210×36 mm) and AP5826-L (180×180×44 mm with bracket) mount on the ceiling or wall in the middle of the area to cover, with an estimated 20 m radius. They are indoor units rated 0–40°C and -10–40°C: keep them out of kitchens, outdoor eaves and unventilated roof spaces.
- RAC in the network cabinet or on a shelf — RAC-510/530 (290×180×45 mm) and RAC-550 (440×225×44.3 mm) are desktop units supplied with long mounting ears for a rack; RAC-5P/8PL/8PH are 232×152×44 mm and fit a home network box or shelf. All take built-in AC 100–240 V and are rated -20°C to +50°C; leave space around the PoE models, which convert up to 120 W.
- Cabling and PoE to each AP — Run one network cable from the RAC or a PoE switch to each AP and keep each run within the usual 100 m Ethernet limit. Every AP accepts 802.3af/at PoE and the ceiling models can also use a 12 V DC adapter (not included by default) where no PoE port is available.
- Internet lines and management — Plug each ISP line into a port set as WAN and label it in the cabinet. Manage the RAC over HTTPS or SSH with separate administrator levels, keep Ping from the WAN blocked, and send logs to a syslog server if the site needs records of user activity.
SMB Wi-Fi planning: which of the 10 models
The four APs differ in mounting, speed and power draw; the six RACs differ in AP and user capacity, throughput and built-in PoE. AP counts on the PoE RACs are arithmetic: PoE budget ÷ the AP's maximum rated draw, capped at the number of PoE ports; cameras assume about 6 W each.
| AP2824-H | AP2824-L | AP5824-L | AP5826-L | RAC-510 | RAC-530 | RAC-550 | RAC-5P | RAC-8PH | RAC-8PL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Indoor panel AP | Indoor panel AP | Indoor ceiling AP | Indoor ceiling AP | Router + AC | Router + AC | Router + AC | Router + AC + PoE | Router + AC + PoE | Router + AC + PoE |
| Radios / max rate | 2×2 + 2×2, 2976 Mbps | 2×2 + 2×2, 1501 Mbps | 2×2 + 2×2, 1501 Mbps | 2×2 + 2×2, 2976 Mbps | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ethernet ports | 2×GE (back + front) | 2×GE (back + front) | 1×GE | 1×GE | 5×GE, up to 4 WAN | 5×GE, up to 4 WAN | 2×2.5G + 5×GE, up to 6 WAN | 5×GE, up to 4 WAN | 9×GE, up to 5 WAN | 9×GE, up to 5 WAN |
| Power input / max draw | PoE af/at, ≤ 12 W | PoE af/at, ≤ 10 W | PoE af/at or 12 V DC, ≤ 9 W | PoE af/at or 12 V DC, ≤ 13 W | AC, ≤ 12 W | AC, ≤ 12 W | AC, ≤ 12 W | AC, 60 W incl. PoE | AC, ≤ 120 W incl. PoE | AC, ≤ 65 W incl. PoE |
| PoE output | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 ports / 54 W | 8 ports / 110 W | 8 ports / 60 W |
| Recommended clients | 65+ | 50 | 60 | ≤ 90 | 120 | 150 | 260 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Recommended managed APs | — | — | — | — | 64 | 128 | 256 | 16 | 32 | 32 |
| Throughput / forwarding | — | — | — | — | 500 Mbps / 35 kpps | 1000 Mbps / 80 kpps | 2500 Mbps / 190 kpps | 500 Mbps / 35 kpps | 500 Mbps / 35 kpps | 500 Mbps / 35 kpps |
| Max concurrent connections | — | — | — | — | 32,000 | 60,000 | 150,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| APs powered at ≤ 13 W (AP2824-H / AP5826-L) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 4 (AP5826-L) / 5 (AP2824-H) |
| APs powered at ≤ 10 W (AP2824-L / AP5824-L) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Cameras at ~6 W (ports or budget) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Estimated coverage radius | 12 m | 10 m | 20 m | 20 m | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mounting | 86 wall box | 86 wall box | ceiling / wall | ceiling / wall | desktop / rack ears | desktop / rack ears | desktop / rack ears | desktop / shelf | desktop / shelf | desktop / shelf |
| Typical position | room wall, higher speed | room wall | office / shop ceiling | busier ceiling areas | small office gateway | mid-size site gateway | larger site, multi-line | small site, 4 PoE APs | villa / small hotel, 8 APs | 8 low-power PoE devices |
- Pick the RAC-8PH for whole-house Wi-Fi with up to 8 APs: 110 W covers 8 of any AP model at full draw, so no extra PoE switch is needed.
- Pick the RAC-8PL only with low-power APs or cameras: its 60 W feeds 6 AP2824-L / AP5824-L or 8 cameras at ~6 W, but only 4 AP5826-L.
- Pick the RAC-550 when the internet line is faster than 1 Gbps or the site has more than 150 users: 2500 Mbps recommended throughput, 2×2.5G ports, 150,000 sessions and 256 APs.
— = not listed / not applicable. Values are from the manufacturer datasheets (RAC-5P from its one-page datasheet). AP and camera counts are arithmetic: PoE budget ÷ maximum rated draw (AP) or ~6 W (camera), rounded down and capped at the number of PoE ports. WAN counts follow the datasheet port split.
Full Specifications — Model by Model
Series specifications with one column per model — technical values in English. The highlighted column follows your model selection above.
Wi-Fi 6 Access Points — Panel and Ceiling (4 models)
| Item | AP2824-H | AP2824-L | AP5824-L | AP5826-L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting | 86-box wall mount | 86-box wall mount | Ceiling / wall mount | Ceiling / wall mount |
| Dimensions | 86×86×45 mm | 86×86×33 mm | 210×210×36 mm (excluding mounting bracket) | 180×180×44 mm (including mounting bracket) |
| Wi-Fi standard | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band concurrent 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz | |||
| Max wireless rate | 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 2402 Mbps (5 GHz), 2976 Mbps combined | 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 1201 Mbps (5 GHz), 1501 Mbps combined | 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 1201 Mbps (5 GHz), 1501 Mbps combined | 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 2402 Mbps (5 GHz), 2976 Mbps combined |
| 160 MHz channel width | Supported (listed in features) | Not listed | Not listed | Supported (listed in features) |
| Spatial streams | 2×2 MIMO (2.4 GHz) + 2×2 MIMO (5 GHz) | |||
| Antenna gain | 2 dBi | 2 dBi | 3 dBi | 3 dBi |
| RF output power | 20 dBm (2.4 GHz) / 20 dBm (5 GHz) | 20 dBm (2.4 GHz) / 21 dBm (5 GHz) | 20 dBm (2.4 GHz) / 21 dBm (5 GHz) | 19 dBm (2.4 GHz) / 19 dBm (5 GHz) |
| Network interfaces | 1×10/100/1000M RJ45 (back) + 1×10/100/1000M RJ45 (front) | 1×10/100/1000M RJ45 (back) + 1×10/100/1000M RJ45 (front) | 1×10/100/1000M RJ45 | 1×10/100/1000M RJ45 |
| Power input | IEEE 802.3af/at PoE | IEEE 802.3af/at PoE | IEEE 802.3af/at PoE, or DC 12 V/1 A (adapter not included by default) | IEEE 802.3af/at PoE, or DC 12 V/1.5 A (adapter not included by default) |
| Max power consumption | ≤ 12 W | ≤ 10 W | ≤ 9 W | ≤ 13 W |
| Estimated coverage radius | 12 m | 10 m | 20 m | 20 m |
| Recommended clients | 65+ | 50 | 60 | ≤ 90 |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 45°C | 0°C to 45°C | 0°C to 40°C | -10°C to 40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10%–90% RH, non-condensing | |||
| Working mode | Fit AP (managed by an AC) | |||
| SSID | Up to 8 SSIDs / SSID hiding / separate encryption and VLAN per SSID / guest mode / max users per SSID | |||
| Radio management | 6-level manual transmit power / manual or automatic channel selection / AP group management | |||
| Encryption | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK mixed | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK mixed | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK mixed / 802.1X | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK mixed / 802.1X |
| Authentication modes | Username/password, mobile phone, QQ, WeChat, Weibo and other authentication modes | |||
| Access control | Wireless client black/white lists per AP and per SSID / ACL filtering | |||
| Client roaming | Smart client roaming (listed in features) | Smart client roaming (listed in features) | Smart client roaming (listed in features) | Not listed in AP datasheet |
| Management & maintenance | Unified AC management / online upgrade / scheduled power-on / scheduled reboot / offline detection and alarm / connected-user statistics | |||
ISG RAC Router + AC Gateways (6 models)
| Item | RAC-510 | RAC-530 | RAC-550 | RAC-5P | RAC-8PH | RAC-8PL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet ports | 5×10/100/1000M auto-negotiation RJ45, WAN/LAN configurable | 5×10/100/1000M auto-negotiation RJ45, WAN/LAN configurable | 2×2.5G + 5×1000M auto-negotiation RJ45, WAN/LAN configurable | 5×10/100/1000M auto-negotiation RJ45, WAN/LAN configurable | 9×10/100/1000M auto-negotiation RJ45, WAN/LAN configurable | 9×10/100/1000M auto-negotiation RJ45, WAN/LAN configurable |
| WAN / LAN split (datasheet) | WAN 4/1, LAN 1/4 (up to 4 WAN) | WAN 4/1, LAN 1/4 (up to 4 WAN) | WAN 6/1, LAN 1/6 (up to 6 WAN) | WAN 4/1, LAN 1/4 (up to 4 WAN) | WAN 5/4, LAN 8/1 (up to 5 WAN) | WAN 5/4, LAN 8/1 (up to 5 WAN) |
| PoE ports | None | None | None | 4 (IEEE 802.3af/at) | 8 (IEEE 802.3af/at) | 8 (IEEE 802.3af/at) |
| PoE output power | — | — | — | 54 W | 110 W | 60 W |
| USB | 1×USB 3.0 | 1×USB 3.0 | 1×USB 3.0 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Console port | 1×console port | Not listed in hardware table (console management listed) | Not listed in hardware table (console management listed) | Not listed in hardware table (console management listed) | Not listed in hardware table (console management listed) | Not listed in hardware table (console management listed) |
| Dimensions | 290×180×45 mm (desktop, long mounting ears supplied) | 290×180×45 mm (desktop, long mounting ears supplied) | 440×225×44.3 mm (desktop, long mounting ears supplied) | 232×152×44 mm | 232×152×44 mm | 232×152×44 mm |
| Power supply | Built-in AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz | |||||
| Power consumption | ≤ 12 W | ≤ 12 W | ≤ 12 W | 60 W (including PoE) | ≤ 120 W (including PoE) | ≤ 65 W (including PoE) |
| Recommended throughput | 500 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 2500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps |
| Packet forwarding rate | 35 kpps | 80 kpps | 190 kpps | 35 kpps | 35 kpps | 35 kpps |
| Max concurrent connections | 32,000 | 60,000 | 150,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| Recommended managed APs | 64 | 128 | 256 | 16 | 32 | 32 |
| Recommended clients | 120 | 150 | 260 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +50°C | |||||
| Storage temperature | -40°C to +70°C | |||||
| Humidity | 5%–90%, non-condensing | |||||
| WAN access & routing | IPv4/IPv6 dual stack / PPPoE, static IP and DHCP WAN access / custom LAN/WAN assignment, VLAN / static routing and ISP-based policy routing with custom ISP lists / one-line multi-dial and WAN expansion / port mapping, DMZ, UPnP, NAT rules, IGMP proxy / gateway or bypass deployment | |||||
| Multi-WAN | Bandwidth aggregation / load balancing by IP, port, connections or traffic / primary-backup line failover / traffic steering by source/destination IP, source/destination port, domain, application protocol or user count, with separate upstream/downstream steering | |||||
| VPN | PPTP / L2TP / IPSec VPN / OpenVPN | |||||
| 4G backup, HA & IPv6 multi-line | Not listed | External 4G USB modem for internet access / dual-device hot standby | External 4G USB modem for internet access / dual-device hot standby / IPv6 multi-line access and scheduling | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Flow control | One-click smart flow control (select scenario and WAN bandwidth) or manual custom policies / DPI identification of 3000+ application protocols with per-application priority and line selection, online-updated database / time-based line flow control by source IP, port and domain | |||||
| Behaviour management | Time- and group-based PC and mobile app policies / domain black/white lists, URL redirect, URL keyword and parameter replacement / network-sharing control (e.g. secondary routers) / URL logs, IM log-on/log-off and terminal online/offline records | |||||
| Authentication & billing | Local PPPoE server / third-party authentication server / batch account import and export, custom packages, coupon management, self-service password change / real-time and periodic notices, account-expiry and PPPoE renewal reminders / bypass authentication, authentication roaming across multiple devices | Local PPPoE server / third-party authentication server / batch account import and export, custom packages, coupon management, self-service password change / real-time and periodic notices, account-expiry and PPPoE renewal reminders / bypass authentication, authentication roaming across multiple devices / PPPoE dial-proxy service management / PPPoE pass-through | Local PPPoE server / third-party authentication server / batch account import and export, custom packages, coupon management, self-service password change / real-time and periodic notices, account-expiry and PPPoE renewal reminders / bypass authentication, authentication roaming across multiple devices / PPPoE dial-proxy service management / PPPoE pass-through | Local PPPoE server / third-party authentication server / batch account import and export, custom packages, coupon management, self-service password change / real-time and periodic notices, account-expiry and PPPoE renewal reminders / bypass authentication, authentication roaming across multiple devices | Local PPPoE server / third-party authentication server / batch account import and export, custom packages, coupon management, self-service password change / real-time and periodic notices, account-expiry and PPPoE renewal reminders / bypass authentication, authentication roaming across multiple devices | Local PPPoE server / third-party authentication server / batch account import and export, custom packages, coupon management, self-service password change / real-time and periodic notices, account-expiry and PPPoE renewal reminders / bypass authentication, authentication roaming across multiple devices |
| Network security | Global connection limit, also per time and per IP / ARP attack defence / DDoS and flood attack defence / block Ping from WAN and LAN, block Tracert from LAN clients / ACL rules by IP, protocol, port, time range, direction and interface | |||||
| AC management | Auto-discovery and unified management of APs / fast client roaming, 5 GHz priority / AP upgrade, reboot and factory reset, scheduled radio off, scheduled AP reboot / AP online/offline status / wireless black/white lists / AP isolation, SSID isolation | Auto-discovery and unified management of APs / fast client roaming, 5 GHz priority / AP upgrade, reboot and factory reset, scheduled radio off, scheduled AP reboot / AP online/offline status / wireless black/white lists / AP isolation, SSID isolation / wireless network optimisation | Auto-discovery and unified management of APs / fast client roaming, 5 GHz priority / AP upgrade, reboot and factory reset, scheduled radio off, scheduled AP reboot / AP online/offline status / wireless black/white lists / AP isolation, SSID isolation / wireless network optimisation | Auto-discovery and unified management of APs / fast client roaming, 5 GHz priority / AP upgrade, reboot and factory reset, scheduled radio off, scheduled AP reboot / AP online/offline status / wireless black/white lists / AP isolation, SSID isolation | Auto-discovery and unified management of APs / fast client roaming, 5 GHz priority / AP upgrade, reboot and factory reset, scheduled radio off, scheduled AP reboot / AP online/offline status / wireless black/white lists / AP isolation, SSID isolation | Auto-discovery and unified management of APs / fast client roaming, 5 GHz priority / AP upgrade, reboot and factory reset, scheduled radio off, scheduled AP reboot / AP online/offline status / wireless black/white lists / AP isolation, SSID isolation |
| Application tools | DDNS (3322, Oray, DNSPod, Aliyun, Cloudflare) / Wake-on-LAN, UDPXY / line speed test, router check-up, health monitoring, subnet calculator, packet capture / cross-L3 applications, cross-L3 authentication, MAC address filtering | |||||
| Virtualisation | Not listed | Not listed | Docker | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| System management | SNMP, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS and console management / Ping, Tracert / multi-level administrator accounts / scheduled reboot / user, function and system logs with syslog output | |||||
Engineer's note: AP count, PoE budget and RAC size depend on your rooms, users and internet lines — send us a floor plan or room list and we will put together the AP layout, the RAC model, any extra PoE switch and the SSID/VLAN and authentication plan free of charge. The RAC-5P datasheet we have is the one-page version; its full datasheet values will be confirmed with your configuration.
SMB Wi-Fi 6 AP & RAC Gateway FAQ — ZTE Wantong
Do the RAC gateways have Wi-Fi built in?
No radio is listed in any RAC datasheet: the RAC is the router, internet gateway and AP controller, and the coverage comes from the APs it manages. The recommended AP counts are 16 (RAC-5P), 32 (RAC-8PL/8PH), 64 (RAC-510), 128 (RAC-530) and 256 (RAC-550), so plan at least one AP per area you want covered.
How many APs can the RAC-5P, RAC-8PL and RAC-8PH power?
The APs draw at most 9 W (AP5824-L), 10 W (AP2824-L), 12 W (AP2824-H) or 13 W (AP5826-L). The RAC-5P has 4 PoE ports and 54 W, enough for 4 of any model; the RAC-8PH has 8 ports and 110 W, enough for 8 of any model; the RAC-8PL has 8 ports but 60 W, so about 6 AP2824-L or AP5824-L, 5 AP2824-H or 4 AP5826-L at full rated draw. Beyond that, add a PoE switch.
Panel AP or ceiling AP — and -H or -L?
Panel APs (AP2824-H/-L) replace a standard 86 wall box in a room and add a front RJ45; their estimated coverage radius is 12 m and 10 m. Ceiling APs (AP5824-L, AP5826-L) cover an estimated 20 m radius and suit open areas. The AP2824-H and AP5826-L give 2976 Mbps with 160 MHz and 65+ / up to 90 recommended clients; the AP2824-L and AP5824-L give 1501 Mbps for 50 and 60 clients.
How many internet lines can a RAC combine, and what happens if one fails?
Ports are WAN/LAN configurable: up to 4 WAN on the 5-port models (RAC-510, 530, 5P), up to 5 on the RAC-8PL/8PH and up to 6 on the RAC-550, according to the datasheet port split. Lines can be aggregated and load-balanced by IP, port, connections or traffic, steered per application or ISP, or set as primary and backup so the backup takes over when the main line drops. RAC-530 and RAC-550 also accept an external 4G USB modem.
Can the APs work on their own, without a RAC or AC?
All four AP datasheets list the working mode as Fit, with unified AC management, so plan an AC: one of the RAC gateways here or an ISG AC controller. The AP5826-L feature list also mentions fat/fit mode switching, but its specification table says Fit only, so confirm with us before planning it as a standalone AP.
Can I order under my own company name and use my own forwarder?
Yes to both. Corporate buyers can have the purchase order submitted to the manufacturer under their own company name, so your company appears on the official order. For small and mid-size orders we also deliver directly to your designated forwarder's warehouse in China on EXW or FOB terms.
Can I give hotel or shop guests a login page with Wi-Fi separate from the staff network?
Yes. Each AP carries up to 8 SSIDs with their own encryption and VLAN, plus guest mode and AP/SSID isolation from the RAC, so guests cannot see staff devices. The APs list username/password, mobile phone and social-account authentication modes, and the RAC adds local PPPoE, third-party authentication servers, accounts, packages and coupons. Social logins such as QQ, WeChat and Weibo are China-oriented; for other countries plan username/password, PPPoE or a third-party portal, and confirm the portal setup with us.
Can I keep my ISP's router and add a RAC just for Wi-Fi control and flow management?
Yes. The datasheets list both gateway and bypass deployment, and the RAC takes PPPoE, static IP or DHCP on its WAN, so it can sit behind an ISP router or replace it. Running it as the main gateway gives you the full feature set (multi-WAN, NAT, VPN, flow control); behind an ISP router, avoid double NAT problems for remote access by using port mapping or a bridge-mode ISP device.
Which RAC matches my internet line speed?
Use the recommended throughput as the ceiling for the total of all lines: 500 Mbps for RAC-510, RAC-5P, RAC-8PL and RAC-8PH, 1000 Mbps for RAC-530 and 2500 Mbps for RAC-550, which also has 2×2.5G ports. Leave headroom when DPI flow control, VPN and authentication all run at once, and check the session count too: 32,000, 60,000 or 150,000 concurrent connections.
Can I view my NVR remotely through a RAC?
Yes. Use port mapping or DMZ towards the NVR, and DDNS (3322, Oray, DNSPod, Aliyun or Cloudflare) if the line has no fixed public IP; for better security, connect over the RAC's IPSec, L2TP, PPTP or OpenVPN instead of exposing NVR ports. Put the cameras and NVR on their own VLAN and use the RAC's ACLs so guest Wi-Fi users cannot reach them.
Which Wi-Fi security options do the APs support — is there WPA3?
All four list WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK; the ceiling models AP5824-L and AP5826-L also list 802.1X for per-user enterprise login. WPA3 is not listed in these datasheets, so use WPA2-PSK with a strong key per SSID, or 802.1X on the ceiling models, and ask us if a project specifically requires WPA3.
Can I order one unit first, and how does it reach my country?
Yes — a single sample can be ordered and sent by air. For larger orders we deliver EXW or FOB to your freight forwarder's warehouse in China, or arrange air or sea freight to your country on request. Every shipment comes with a commercial invoice and packing list for customs; import duties and VAT in your country are not included unless agreed in writing.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer (T/T) in US dollars against our proforma invoice, which lists the model, quantity, unit price, delivery terms and lead time. You can check our company details on the verification page before you pay.
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