Huawei AR169 a Compact, Enterprise-Grade Router from the AR160 Series NEW

The Huawei AR169 is a compact, enterprise-grade router from the AR160 series ideal for small businesses, branch offices, or remote deployments. Fanless and stable, it delivers silent operation and dependable performance.

RRP £455!

Key Features

WAN & LAN Ports

• 1× VDSL2 WAN (backward-compatible with ADSL2+)
  
• 4× auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ?45), which can be reconfigured as WAN ports
  

Performance Specs

• Routing throughput up to 150?Mbps (IMIX)
  
• Supports up to ~50 users
  

Hardware & Ports

• 512 MB RAM, 512 MB flash
  
• 1× USB 2.0, 1× console/AUX (serial), RESET button
  

Power & Dimensions

• External AC adapter (100 240 V, 50/60 Hz), ~24 W power use
  
• Measures 300 x 216 x 44 mm and weighs ~2.8 kg
  

Software & Security

• Huawei VRP OS with enterprise features: IPv4/IPv6, BGP/OSPF, VLANs, QoS, firewall, ACLs
  
• VPN support: IPsec, GRE, DSVPN, L2TP ideal for secure branches

Why Choose the AR169?

• Fanless & Quiet Perfect for office environments where noise is a distraction
• All in One Integration Combines routing, firewalling, VPN, and optional wireless functionality in one sturdy box
• Reliable for Branches Built for stability, with hardware encryption and expandable WAN/LAN configuration

Technical Specs at a Glance

Usage & Deployment Ideas

• Perfect for branch office gateways VDSL uplink works well for many broadband lines, with GigE LAN for fast local connectivity.
• Can serve as a secure firewall/router for small offices, offering robust VPN tunnels back to HQ.
• Ideal in noise-sensitive environments (e.g., retail, clinics) due to its fanless design.