Grandstream GWN7660EM Plug-In Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extender and Access Point, AX3000

Overview

The Grandstream GWN7660EM extends Wi-Fi from a Grandstream GWN7062 series or GWN7072 router into rooms where running a cable is impractical, in homes, small offices and shops. It is an AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 access point built into a plug-in body that takes its power from the wall socket, with 2.4 GHz 2×2 and 5 GHz 3×3 radios, one Gigabit port for a wired device and a SYNC key for quick mesh pairing.

Is it right for you?

• Suits a home, small office or shop with a GWN7062E, GWN7062ET, GWN7062M or GWN7072 router and a dead zone that a cable cannot reach.
• It can also mesh with GWN7600 series access points.
• If you can run a network cable to the spot, a ceiling or wall access point powered over Power over Ethernet (PoE) will give a wired backhaul instead of a wireless one.
• It is an indoor unit rated for 0 to 40 °C.

Key features

• Mesh pairing with GWN7062E series routers at the press of the SYNC key, and with GWN7600 series access points.
• About 3 Gbps combined, with up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 573.5 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
• 128 concurrent devices and up to 120 m coverage.
• Powered from a 110 to 240 V AC wall socket, so no PoE switch is needed.
• 1 Gigabit Ethernet port for a wired device such as a TV or PC.
• Captive portal, PPSK (private pre-shared keys, a personal Wi-Fi password per user) and WPA3.
• 16 network names (SSIDs), 8 per radio. Body of 110 x 110 x 56.7 mm and 210.5 g, 12 W maximum draw.

What else you need

• A Grandstream GWN7062E, GWN7062ET, GWN7062M or GWN7072 router, or GWN7600 series access points, to mesh with.
• A wall socket (110 to 240 V AC) roughly midway between the router and the dead zone.

Installation

Plug it into a wall socket roughly midway between the router and the dead zone and press the SYNC key to pair; no mounting hardware is needed. It can be set up without an installer; an IT support person can help with the controller settings.

Software and licences

Set it up from its own web interface, which also works as a controller for up to 10 GWN access points on the same network. For several buildings or remote management, use GDMS Networking (Grandstream Device Management System, a cloud service) or GWN Manager (software you run on your own server). Grandstream offers both at no charge, and no licence is needed. It can also be managed through the GWN app.

Before you buy

• The package lists an AC adapter plug: confirm the plug type supplied for your sockets before ordering.
• Its built-in controller manages up to 10 access points.