Introduction

EnGenius EWS356-FIT Cloud Access Fit 2×2

Engenius Access Point Introduction: Dual-Band Wi-Fi and Cloud Integration

Engenius has launched a series of access points targeted towards mainstream users. Designed for integration into internal networks, these access points support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequencies. Users can deploy multiple units within a residential setting and manage their configurations via the Engenius cloud service. In the realm of mainstream networking solutions, the EnGenius EWS356-FIT Wi-Fi 6 2x2 indoor wireless access point emerges as a pivotal device. Designed to cater to the difficulties of cost-conscious small businesses and SOHO (small office / home), this access point is characterized by secure and dependable high performance. By embracing the latest 802.11ax technology, the access point establishes itself as a stalwart performer, capable of attaining speeds—574 Mbps at the 2.4 GHz frequency and 1200 Mbps at the 5 GHz frequency. A hallmark of this device lies in its dual concurrent 802.11ax architecture, a feature that seamlessly accommodates backward compatibility with 11ac/a/b/g/n client devices. This adaptability is further enhanced by the utilization of a 2x2 antenna configuration, effectively facilitating data rates of up to 1,200 Mbps within the 5-GHz frequency band, and 574 Mbps within the 2.4-GHz frequency band.

Administering this access point is made convenient by the presence of an intuitive web interface, offering a choice between cloud-based or on-premises management methodologies dictated by the network's architectural nuances and the administrator's technical prowess. The process of installation is streamlined to mere minutes, guided by a step-by-step app-based instruction set. Functionalities such as quick-scan device registration, remote monitoring, and troubleshooting augment the device's utility. The access point offers real-time system metrics, analytics, and remote configuration capabilities, all without the encumbrance of licensing or subscription fees.

The access point's transmission efficiency is fortified by uplink and downlink capabilities of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), a technology that optimizes data distribution to both access points and client devices. Simultaneously, the implementation of Target Wake Time (TWT) protocol serves to conserve power for both client and IoT devices. Complementing these attributes, the access point employs uplink and downlink Multiple User-Multiple Input. And the best thing yet, these access points cost $89