Grandstream GWN7660E AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point with 3 Gbps Throughput

The Grandstream GWN7660E is an AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 access point with 3 Gbps of combined throughput, a 3x3:2 5GHz radio and 160 MHz channel support. It handles up to 256 clients across up to 175 m and fits offices, clinics and large villas that want more speed per device.

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The Grandstream GWN7660E is the AX3000 model of the GWN7600 series, with 3 Gbps of combined wireless throughput according to Grandstream. Its main upgrade sits in the 5GHz radio: 3x3:2 MU-MIMO with 160 MHz channel support, so each modern laptop or phone gets more speed from the same access point. It supports up to 256 clients, covers up to 175 m and runs on a single Ethernet cable for both data and power.

Grandstream GWN7660E at a glance

• 5GHz: up to 2402 Mbps, 3x3:2 MU-MIMO.
• 2.4GHz: up to 573.5 Mbps, 2x2:2 MU-MIMO.
• Five internal antennas and 24 dBm transmit power on both bands.
• Up to 256 concurrent clients and 32 SSIDs.
• One Gigabit port with 802.3af/at PoE input, 12.95 W maximum draw.

Why 160 MHz channels matter

Think of channel width as lanes on a road. The base GWN7660 stops at 80 MHz; the GWN7660E opens 160 MHz on 5GHz, doubling the theoretical rate for clients that support it. A third 5GHz antenna also improves reception for devices further away. In daily use that means faster transfers of design files, quicker backups to the office server and steadier video meetings, all at once.

Staff network, guest network

Create up to 32 SSIDs, each with its own client settings, captive portal and bandwidth limits. A clinic, for example, can keep reception PCs and records on one network and give the waiting room a separate, rate-limited guest SSID. QoS lets calls and video run ahead of bulk downloads.

Management without a hardware controller

Each unit has an embedded controller for up to 50 Grandstream APs. You can also manage everything from GDMS Networking, Grandstream's free cloud platform with no AP limit, or from GWN Manager on your own server. On the security side: WPA3, secure boot, a unique certificate and a random default password per device.

Installation and operating range

Mount it on a ceiling or wall with the included kit and power it from a PoE switch or injector, so no electrical run is needed at the AP location. The operating range is 0°C to 50°C, which suits offices and enclosed corridors; for courtyards and parking areas, look at the outdoor GWN7660ELR instead.

Where the GWN7660E fits in Saudi Arabia

• Large villas: one AP in the majlis, another upstairs, all on one dashboard.
• Design studios and software teams moving big files every day.
• Clinics and medical centers that need separate staff and patient networks.
• Meeting rooms that live on video calls.

GWN7660E vs GWN7660 vs GWN7661E

Against the GWN7660, the E model moves 5GHz from 2x2:2 to 3x3:2 and from 80 to 160 MHz, lifting the 5GHz rate from 1201 Mbps to 2402 Mbps. In exchange it supports up to 256 clients instead of 500+, and has one Gigabit port instead of two. The GWN7661E uses a similar radio layout (2x2:2 plus 3x3:2) in an in-wall housing with up to 100 m coverage and four Gigabit ports, two of them supplying PoE. Choose the GWN7660E for ceilings and open areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the GWN7660E and the GWN7660?

The GWN7660E has a 3x3:2 5GHz radio with 160 MHz channels (3 Gbps, up to 256 clients); the GWN7660 is 2x2:2 (1.77 Gbps, 500+ clients) with two Gigabit ports.

Will it run from a standard PoE switch?

Yes. It accepts 802.3af and 802.3at PoE, draws up to 12.95 W and adapts automatically to the power source.

Can I set up a separate guest Wi-Fi?

Yes. It supports up to 32 SSIDs, each with its own captive portal and bandwidth limits.

Specifications

• Model: GWN7660E
• Series: GWN7600 (Wi-Fi 6)
• Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
• Antennas: 5 internal antennas: 2x 2.4GHz (4.0 dBi), 3x 5GHz (5.0 dBi)
• 5GHz data rates: 802.11ax: up to 2402 Mbps; 802.11ac: up to 867 Mbps; 802.11n: up to 300 Mbps; 802.11a: up to 54 Mbps
• 2.4GHz data rates: 802.11ax: up to 573.5 Mbps; 802.11n: up to 300 Mbps; 802.11b: up to 11 Mbps; 802.11g: up to 54 Mbps
• Aggregate throughput: 3 Gbps (AX3000 class; actual throughput varies)
• Frequency bands: 2.4GHz: 2400-2483.5 MHz; 5GHz: 5150-5850 MHz (varies by region)
• Channel bandwidth: 2.4GHz: 20/40 MHz; 5GHz: 20/40/80/160 MHz
• MIMO: 2.4GHz: 2x2:2 MU-MIMO; 5GHz: 3x3:2 MU-MIMO
• Wi-Fi and system security: WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (TKIP/AES), WPA3; secure boot, digitally signed critical data/control lockdown, unique certificate and random default password per device
• Coverage range: Up to 175 m (environment dependent)
• Maximum TX power: 24 dBm on both bands
• Receiver sensitivity 2.4GHz: 802.11b: -96 dBm @1Mbps, -88 dBm @11Mbps; 802.11g: -93 dBm @6Mbps, -75 dBm @54Mbps; 802.11n: -73 dBm (HT20 @MCS7), -70 dBm (HT40 @MCS7); 802.11ax: -60 dBm (HE20 @MCS11), -58 dBm (HE40 @MCS11)
• Receiver sensitivity 5GHz: 802.11a: -92 dBm @6Mbps, -74 dBm @54Mbps; 802.11n: -73 dBm (HT20 @MCS7), -70 dBm (HT40 @MCS7); 802.11ac: -67 dBm (VHT20 @MCS8), -63 dBm (VHT40 @MCS9), -59 dBm (VHT80 @MCS9); 802.11ax: -60 dBm (HE20), -58 dBm (HE40), -56 dBm (HE80), -52 dBm (HE160) @MCS11
• SSIDs: 32 total, 16 per radio
• Concurrent clients: 256
• Network interfaces: 1x autosensing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet port
• Auxiliary ports: 1x reset pinhole, 1x Kensington lock
• Mounting: Indoor wall or ceiling mount, kits included
• LEDs: 3 tri-color LEDs for device tracking and status
• Network protocols: IPv4, IPv6, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1x, 802.11e/WMM
• QoS: 802.11e/WMM, VLAN, TOS
• Network management: Embedded controller for up to 50 local GWN APs; GDMS Networking free cloud, unlimited APs; GWN Manager on-premise
• Auto power saving: Self-adapts power when PoE or PoE+ is detected
• Power: PoE 802.3af/802.3at; max consumption 12.95 W
• Environmental: Operation: 0°C to 50°C; storage: -10°C to 60°C; humidity: 10% to 95% non-condensing
• Weight: 385 g
• In the box: Wireless AP, mounting kits, quick start guide (no power adapter listed)
• Compliance: FCC, CE, RCM, IC

Features

• 3 Gbps combined throughput: up to 2402 Mbps on 5GHz and 573.5 Mbps on 2.4GHz for large downloads and video calls.
• 3x3:2 MU-MIMO and 160 MHz channels on 5GHz: more speed for current Wi-Fi 6 laptops and phones.
• Up to 256 concurrent clients and 32 SSIDs: separate staff and guest networks with captive portal and bandwidth limits.
• 5 internal antennas, up to 175 m coverage: a clean ceiling unit with no external antennas.
• Embedded controller for up to 50 APs plus free GDMS cloud management: every branch on one dashboard.