Grandstream GCC6010W UC + Network Convergence Appliance, Wi-Fi 6, IP PBX

Overview

The Grandstream GCC6010W replaces four separate boxes in a small office, clinic or shop: the internet router, the firewall, the office phone system (IP PBX) and a Wi-Fi 6 access point. It has a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 radio and five Gigabit ports in a tower-style unit that stands on a desk or shelf, so a small place gets wired and wireless networking, security and phones without a cabinet full of equipment. Everything is set up and watched from one interface, which keeps a small place simple to run and secure.

Is it right for you?

• Suits a small or medium office, clinic, shop or branch that wants internet, Wi-Fi, security, VPN and phones from one device.
• The phone system starts at 24 users and 8 calls at once; licences raise that if you grow.
• Its Wi-Fi covers up to 180 m²; larger floors can add GWN access points, which it manages.
• It has no PoE outputs and no SFP ports: phones need a PoE switch or their own adapters. If you want PoE, choose the GCC6010 or GCC6011.

Key features

• Built-in IP PBX with 24 users and 8 concurrent calls by default (firmware 1.0.7.54 or later), upgradable by licence, with audio and video conferencing for the Wave app.
• Next-generation firewall with DPI (deep packet inspection), anti-virus, IDS/IPS (intrusion detection and prevention) at 900 Mbps, SSL inspection, content and application control.
• 3 Gbps routing, VPN links between offices or for remote staff: IPsec at 1 Gbps, plus WireGuard, OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP.
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 on 2.4 GHz (up to 573.5 Mbps) and 3×3 on 5 GHz (up to 3,603 Mbps), three internal antennas, rated for 500+ wireless clients.
• Five Gigabit RJ45 ports (any can be WAN or LAN, up to three WAN).
• Manages up to 150 Grandstream GWN access points and 500 clients; 160,000 NAT sessions; 2 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC storage.
• Wide codec support including Opus, G.711, G.722, G.729 and T.38 for fax, with H.264 and VP8 video.

What else you need

• An internet line (up to three can be connected for load balancing and failover).
• SIP phones or the Wave app for staff; the appliance provisions Grandstream SIP phones and accepts standard SIP phones and trunks from other makers.
• A SIP trunk or VoIP service from a provider for outside calls.
• Only if you need more than 24 users or 8 calls: GCC-UC upgrade licences for the GCC601x models.
• Only if you want ongoing firewall signature updates: the GCC-Security service (1-year, 3-year or lifetime).
• A PoE switch or power adapters for the desk phones: this model has no PoE output.
• The power adapter is included (12 V DC, 1.5 A).

Installation

An IT installer or phone system installer should set it up: internet lines, VLANs, firewall rules, VPN, Wi-Fi and the phone system all live on this one box. Stand it on a desk or shelf in an open spot for Wi-Fi coverage; it measures 95 x 95 x 193 mm, weighs 565 g and is rated 0 to 45 °C. Coverage is up to 175 m in an open area and a recommended 180 m² floor area. A micro-SD slot and a USB 3.0 port are on the unit. Up to three WAN links can be configured for load balancing and failover.

Software and licences

Management is through GDMS (Grandstream Device Management System) in the cloud, the GWN mobile app, the local web UI, SSH and SNMP v1/v2c/v3. The IP PBX comes with 24 users and 8 concurrent calls on firmware 1.0.7.54 or later; GCC-UC upgrade licences made for the GCC601x models (the 50-user SMB pack, extra 50 extensions and extra 4 calls) raise that. Firewall signature updates come with the separate GCC-Security service, sold as 1-year, 3-year and lifetime packages. Staff can use the Wave app for audio and video calls and conferencing.

Before you buy

• No PoE output: phones need a PoE switch or adapters.
• No SFP ports.
• PBX capacity beyond 24 users and 8 calls needs GCC-UC upgrade licences made for the GCC601x models.
• Ongoing firewall signature updates need the separate GCC-Security service.