High Performance Dual-Band WiFi 6 Wall Plate AP WF-186W Product Datasheet VERSION3.0 Feb, 2023 Notice: Actiontec has the sole right to make corrections, modifications, enhancements, improvements, and other changes to its products and services at any time, and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Actiontec has the final interpretation. 1 www.actiontec.com Overview WF-186W is a versatile dual-band 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11ax wall plate Wi-Fi Access Point, thoughtfully crafted to meet the demands of apartments and hotels seeking premium performance. With its support for 802.11ax 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi access, users can enjoy remarkable data rates of up to 2.974Gbps, ensuring a seamless and high-speed wireless network experience throughout their space. Built with enhanced transmission power and receive sensitivity, the WF-186W delivers the high throughput and reliable coverage required to keep everyone connected. Its compatibility with most wireless terminals makes it easy to establish a high-capacity Wi-Fi network, catering to diverse connectivity needs. Beyond standard Wi-Fi capabilities, the WF-186W may go the extra mile by supporting BLE 5.1 and Zigbee features, making it an excellent choice for expanding into the realm of IoT applications, such as integrating smart home devices into the network. Furthermore, this Wi-Fi AP supports PoE power supply, allowing simultaneous provisioning of 802.3af PoE PSE for other devices, streamlining power management and reducing clutter. The WF-186W is designed to adapt to various regions with its universal bracket, ensuring a hassle-free installation process. For developers, the WF-186W offers support for Qualcomm's QSDK and OpenWiFi development platforms. This opens the door to streamlined software development, thanks to standardized interfaces, well-defined APIs, and pre-integrated stacks, reducing complexities and enhancing reliability. Additionally, OpenWiFis active community support provides valuable troubleshooting assistance, ensuring a future-proof and cost-efficient solution for innovative Wi-Fi applications. Notice: Actiontec has the sole right to make corrections, modifications, enhancements, improvements, and other changes to its products and services at any time, and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Actiontec has the final interpretation. 2 Key Features Wall mounting with universal bracket 2.4G 2x2/
40MHz Wi-Fi
(802.11b/
g/
n/
ax), up to 574Mbps link rate 5G 2x2/
160MHz Wi-Fi(802.11a/
n/
ac/
ax), up to 2.4Gbps link rate BLE 5.1 2 x Integrated dual-band antennas 1 x Integrated Bluetooth antenna 1 x GE WAN with 802.3 bt PoEPD
** Operates with 802.3bt PoE PoE (PD), with 802.3af PoE (PSE) working
** Operates with 802.3af PoE (PD), without 802.3af PoE (PSE) working 4x RJ45 GbE LAN, LAN4 with 802.3af PoE(PSE) 1x Resetbutton on the side 1x RBG LEDs for visual indication TIP OpenWiFi development platform Notice: Actiontec has the sole right to make corrections, modifications, enhancements, improvements, and other changes to its products and services at any time, and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Actiontec has the final interpretation. 3 Specifications Item WF-186W Dimension (W x D x H) 180mm 89.5mm 29.3mm Weight 280g, without bracket Installation LEDs Interface Wall mounting 1 x RBG LED (Software definition) 1 x GE WAN with 802.3 bt PoE(PD 4x RJ45 GbE LAN, LAN4 with 802.3af PoE(PSE) 1 x Reset Button Input Voltage 42.5V~ 57V , 802.3bt PoE (PD), with LAN4 port supporting 802.3af PoE(PSE) 37V ~ 57V, 802.3 af PoE (PD), without supporting 802.3af PoE (PSE) Power consumption
< 12.5W, without 802.3af PoE (PSE) Environmental Specification Temperature Operation: 0+40 Storage: -40+70 Operating Humidity 5%95% (non-condensing) Elevations 86kPa106kPa altitude Dustproof and IP30 Waterproof NRTL Listed 62368-1 (US & CA) Compliance CB with IEC/EN 62368-1 (Basic safety certificate for worldwide marketing) GB 9254 -2008(Class B of Product) , EN55032, CISPR 32:2010, Notice: Actiontec has the sole right to make corrections, modifications, enhancements, improvements, and other changes to its products and services at any time, and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Actiontec has the final interpretation. 4 Item WF-186W EN55024, CISPR 24:2010 RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant (RoHS 11 compliant, no Pb) WEEE 2002/96/EC recyclable materials requirements Reliability MTBF AFR Chipset SoC Flash DDR Wi-Fi Interface Operating frequency Data Rate
> 300,000 Hours Telcordia SR-332: Reliability Prediction Procedures for Electronic Equipment, Issue 3, Method 1, Case 3. This is based on a GB/GC (Ground Benign, Controlled) environment with a steady state condition at a 25C ambient temperature. It does not account for software failures. AFR (Annualized Failure Rate) < 1.5% (in continuous operation) Qualcomm chipset (IPQ5018) 128MB NAND Flash 512MB DDR3 RAM 2.4G radio:2.4000GHz~2.4835GHz 5G radio:5.150~5.250,5.250~5.350,5.470~5.725, 5.725~5.850 GHz 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54Mbps 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54Mb/s 802.11n HT20/ HT40: MCS0~MCS15 802.11ac VHT20/VHT40/VHT80: MCS0 ~ MCS9 802.11ax HE20/ HE40/HE80/HE160: MSC0 ~ MCS11 Receive Sensitivity 802.11g: -90dBm@6Mbps
-74dBm@54Mbps Notice: Actiontec has the sole right to make corrections, modifications, enhancements, improvements, and other changes to its products and services at any time, and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Actiontec has the final interpretation. 5 Item WF-186W 802.11n:
HT20 HT40 MCS0/8/16
-90dBm
-87dBm MCS7/15
-71dBm
-68dBm 802.11a: -90dBm@6Mbps
-74dBm@54Mbps 802.11ac:
VHT20 VHT40 VHT80 MCS0
-90dBm
-87dBm
-84dBm MCS8
-67dBm
-64dBm
-61dBm MCS9 802.11ax:
-61dBm
-58dBm HE20 HE40 HE80 HE160 MCS0
-90dBm
-87dBm
-84dBm
-81 dBm MCS11
-60dBm
-57dBm
-54dBm
-51 dBm Notice: Actiontec has the sole right to make corrections, modifications, enhancements, improvements, and other changes to its products and services at any time, and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Actiontec has the final interpretation. 6 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generate, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. RF exposure warning This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Contact Information Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 2445 Augustine Dr., 6th FL. Santa Cara, CA 95054 Tel: +1(408) 837-4800 Email: broadband-sales@actiontec.com Notice: Actiontec has the sole right to make corrections, modifications, enhancements, improvements, and other changes to its products and services at any time, and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Actiontec has the final interpretation. 7