WiFi 6E Triple-Radio High performance Access Point

DG-AP880E-AX7800

Key Points
Triple Radio, Triple Band — That’s WiFi 6E

The DG-AP880E-AX7800 is Data General’s first WiFi 6E access point, equipped with three radios: a 2.4 GHz 2×2 dual-stream radio, a 5 GHz 2×2 dual-stream radio, and a 6 GHz 4×4 quad-stream radio. This combination delivers an impressive aggregate wireless speed of up to 7780 Mbps.

Ideal for high-density, tech-driven environments, it harnesses the full potential of the 6 GHz band—unlocking the true power of WiFi 6E. Whether for gaming events, libraries, tech conferences, or university campuses, the DG-AP880E-AX7800 ensures fast and reliable connectivity where it’s needed most.

Triple radio, triple band, 5 Gbps. combo ports

WiFi6E Access Point DG-AP880E-AX7800

  • Protocols: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax WiFi 6E.
  • Triple radio WiFi 6E: 2.4 GHz (2×2), 5 GHz (2×2), 6 GHz (4×4).
  • Aggregate WiFi 6E speed of 7780 Mbps.
  • 1 RJ45 5 Gbps port, 1 SFP 5 Gbps combo port and 1 RJ45 gigabit port.
  • Quality of Service (QoS) management.
  • Up to 1536 STAs (devices) and 45 virtual APs.
  • Power over PoE (802.3at) or external power supply (54v. 1.1 A).
  • Individual management via Web (FAT), via WIS Cloud (FIT) or via local AC controller (FIT).
Hardware Specifications
802.11nFour spatial streams
●  Radio 1 – 2.4 GHz: 2×2 MIMO, two spatial streams
●  Radio 2 – 5 GHz: 2×2 MIMO, two spatial streams
Channels:
●  Radio 1 – 2.4 GHz: 20 MHz and 40 MHz
●  Radio 2 – 5 GHz: 20 MHz and 40 MHz
Combined peak data rate: 600 Mbps
●  Radio 1 – 2.4 GHz: 6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps (MCS0 to MCS15 )
●  Radio 2 – 5 GHz: 6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps (MCS0 to MCS15)
Radio technologies: Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Modulation types: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Packet aggregation:
●  Aggregate MAC Protocol Data Unit (A-MPDU)
●  Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit (A-MSDU)
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
Cyclic Delay/Shift Diversity (CDD/CSD)
Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC)
Space-Time Block Coding (STBC)
Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC)
Transmit beam-forming (TxBF)
802.11acTwo spatial streams
●  Radio 2 – 5 GHz: 2×2 MIMO, two spatial streams
Channels:
●  Radio 2 – 5 GHz: 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, and 160 MHz
Combined peak data rate: 1.733 Gbps
●  Radio 2 – 5 GHz: 6.5 Mbps to 1.733 Gbps (MCS0 to MCS9)
Radio technologies: Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Modulation types: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
Packet aggregation:
●  Aggregate MAC Protocol Data Unit (A-MPDU)
●  Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit (A-MSDU)
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
Cyclic Delay/Shift Diversity (CDD/CSD)
Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC)
Space-Time Block Coding (STBC)
Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC)
Transmit beam-forming (TxBF)
802.11axEight spatial streams
●  Radio 1 – 2.4 GHz: 2×2 uplink/downlink MU-MIMO, two spatial streams
●  Radio 2 – 5 GHz: 2×2 uplink/downlink MU-MIMO, two spatial streams
●  Radio 3 – 6 GHz: 4×4 uplink/downlink MU-MIMO, four spatial streams
Channels:
●  Radio 1 – 2.4 GHz: 20 MHz and 40 MHz
●  Radio 2 – 5 GHz: 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, and 160 MHz
●  Radio 3 – 6 GHz: 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, and 160 MHz
Combined peak data rate: 7.780 Gbps:
●  Radio 1 – 2.4 GHz: 8.6 Mbps to 0.574 Gbps (MCS0 to MCS11)
●  Radio 2 – 5 GHz: 8.6 Mbps to 2.402 Gbps (MCS0 to MCS11)
●  Radio 3 – 6 GHz: 8.6 Mbps to 4.804 Gbps (MCS0 to MCS11)
Radio technologies: uplink/downlink Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)
Modulation types: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM
Packet aggregation:
●  Aggregate MAC Protocol Data Unit (A-MPDU)
●  Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit (A-MSDU)
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
Cyclic Delay/Shift Diversity (CDD/CSD)
Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC)
Space-Time Block Coding (STBC)
Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC)
Transmit beam-forming (TxBF)
WPA3
AntennaWi-Fi
●  2.4 GHz: two built-in omnidirectional antennas, the max. antenna gain is 5.4 dBi.
●  5 GHz: two built-in omnidirectional antennas, the max. antenna gain is 5.2 dBi.
●  6 GHz: four built-in omnidirectional antennas, the max. antenna gain is 5.4 dBi.
Bluetooth
●  One integrated vertically polarized omnidirectional antenna, the max. antenna gain is 4.6 dBi.
Port1 x 100/1000/2500/5000Base-T RJ45 Ethernet port with auto-negotiation
1 x 5GE combo port (SFP port/electrical port), compatibility with 1GE and 2.5GE SFP
1 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 Ethernet port with auto-negotiation
1 x RJ45 console port (serial console port)
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-A connector)
1 x Bluetooth 5.1
Status LED1 x multi-color system status LED
●  AP power-on status
●  Software initialization status and upgrade status
●  Uplink service interface status
●  Wireless user online status
●  CAPWAP tunnel timeout
●  Specific AP locating
Button1 x Reset button
●  Press the button for shorter than 2 seconds. Then the device restarts.
●  Press the button for longer than 5 seconds. Then the device restores to factory settings.
Dimensions (W x D x H)Main unit: 230 mm x 230 mm x 51 mm (9.06 in. x 9.06 in. x 2.01 in.)
Shipping: 284 mm x 262 mm x 124 mm (11.2 in. x 10.4 in. x 4.9 in.)
WeightMain unit: 1.0 kg (2.20 lbs)
Mounting bracket: 0.1 kg (0.22 lbs)
Shipping: 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)
MountingWall/Ceiling-mount (a mounting bracket is delivered with the main unit)
Lock optionKensington lock and securing latch
Input power supplyThe AP supports the following two power supply modes:
●  54 V DC/1.1 A power input over DC connector: The DC connector accepts 2.1 mm/5.5 mm center-positive circular plug. A DC power supply needs to be purchased independently.
●  PoE input over LAN 1: The power source equipment (PSE) complies with IEEE 802.3af/at/bt standard (PoE/PoE+/PoE++).
Note: If both DC power and PoE are available, DC power is preferred.
Power consumptionMaximum power consumption: 40 W
●  DC power: 40 W, 2.4 GHz radio 2×2, 5 GHz radio 2×2, 6 GHz radio 4×4, LAN 2 for PoE supply, and USB port enabled
●  802.3bt (PoE++): 40 W, 2.4 GHz radio 2×2, 5 GHz radio 2×2, 6 GHz radio 4×4, LAN 2 for PoE supply, and USB port enabled
●  802.3at (PoE+): 23 W, 2.4 GHz radio 2×2, 5 GHz radio 2×2, 6 GHz radio 4×4, LAN 2 and USB port that fail to provide power for external devices (PoE out disabled of LAN 2 and USB port disabled)
●  802.3af (PoE): 12.95 W, 2.4 GHz radio 1×1, 5 GHz radio 1×1, 6 GHz radio 1×1, LAN 2 and USB port that fail to provide power for external devices (PoE out disabled of LAN 2 and USB port disabled)
●  Idle mode: 10.3 W
External power supplyWhen powered by 802.3bt (PoE++), the AP can supply power to an external device.
●  The USB port can source 1 A/5 W power to an attached device.
●  The LAN 2 port can source 48 V/12.95 W power to an IoT unit.
EnvironmentStorage temperature: –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)
Storage humidity: 5% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage altitude: < 5,000 m (16,404.20 ft.) at 25°C (77°F)
Operating temperature: –10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Operating humidity: 5% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Operating altitude: < 3,000 m (9,842.52 ft.) at 40°C (104°F)
At an altitude between 3,000 m (9,842.52 ft.) and 5,000 m (16,404.20 ft.), every time the altitude increases by 166 m (546 ft.), the maximum temperature decreases by 1°C (1.8°F).
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)200,000 hours (22 years) at the operating temperature of 25°C (77°F)
System memory512 MB DRAM, 256 MB flash
Transmit power2.4 GHz
●  Max. transmit power: 27 dBm (500 mW)
●  Min. transmit power: 7 dBm (5.01 mW)
5 GHz
●  Max. transmit power: 30 dBm (1000 mW)
●  Min. transmit power: 6 dBm (3.98 mW)
6 GHz
●  Max. transmit power: 26 dBm (398 mW)
●  Min. transmit power: 9 dBm (7.94 mW)
Note: The transmit power adjusted in percentage. The transmit power is limited by local regulatory requirements.
The following table lists the radio frequency performance of Wi-Fi including different frequency bands, protocols, and date rates. It is country-specific, and Data General Networks reserves the right of interpretation.
Radio Frequency Performance
Frequency Band and ProtocolData RateMax. Transmit Power per Transmit ChainMax. Receive Sensitivity per Receive Chain
2.4 GHz, 802.11b1 Mbps24 dBm-96 dBm
2 Mbps24 dBm-95 dBm
5.5 Mbps23 dBm-93 dBm
11 Mbps22 dBm-89 dBm
2.4 GHz, 802.11g6 Mbps24 dBm-91 dBm
24 Mbps23 dBm-85 dBm
36 Mbps23 dBm-80 dBm
54 Mbps21 dBm-74 dBm
2.4 GHz, 802.11n (HT20)MCS024 dBm-90 dBm
MCS720 dBm-70 dBm
2.4 GHz, 802.11n (HT40)MCS024 dBm-90 dBm
MCS720 dBm-70 dBm
2.4 GHz, 802.11ax (HE20)MCS024 dBm-90 dBm
MCS1116 dBm-62 dBm
2.4 GHz, 802.11ax (HE40)MCS024 dBm-88 dBm
MCS1116 dBm-60 dBm
5 GHz, 802.11a6 Mbps23 dBm-91 dBm
24 Mbps22 dBm-85 dBm
36 Mbps22 dBm-80 dBm
54 Mbps21 dBm-74 dBm
5 GHz, 802.11n (HT20)MCS023 dBm-90 dBm
MCS720 dBm-68 dBm
5 GHz, 802.11n (HT40)MCS023 dBm-88 dBm
MCS720 dBm-68 dBm
5 GHz, 802.11ac (VHT20)MCS023 dBm-90 dBm
MCS918 dBm-68 dBm
5 GHz, 802.11ac (VHT40)MCS023 dBm-88 dBm
MCS918 dBm-63 dBm
5 GHz, 802.11ac (VHT80)MCS023 dBm-85 dBm
MCS918 dBm-60 dBm
5 GHz, 802.11ax (HE20)MCS023 dBm-90 dBm
MCS1116 dBm-60 dBm
5 GHz, 802.11ax (HE40)MCS023 dBm-86 dBm
MCS1116 dBm-56 dBm
5 GHz, 802.11ax (HE80)MCS023 dBm-83 dBm
MCS1116 dBm-53 dBm
5 GHz, 802.11ax (HE160)MCS023 dBm-81 dBm
MCS1116 dBm-51d Bm
6GHz 802.11ax (HE20) MCS022 dBm-90 dBm
MCS1116 dBm-60 dBm
6GHz 802.11ax (HE40) MCS022 dBm-86 dBm
MCS1116 dBm-56 dBm
6GHz 802.11ax (HE80) MCS022 dBm-83 dBm
MCS1116 dBm-53 dBm
6GHz 802.11ax (HE160) MCS022 dBm-81 dBm
MCS1116 dBm-51 dBm
Software Specifications
Basic Function
Applicable software versionDGOS11.9(6)W3B4 or later
WLAN
Max. number of associated STAs1,536 (up to 512 STAs per radio)
Max. number of BSSIDs45 (up to 15 BSSIDs per radio)
Max. number of WLAN IDs15
STA managementSSID hiding
Each SSID can be configured with the authentication mode, encryption mechanism, and VLAN attributes independently.
Remote Intelligent Perception Technology (RIPT)
Intelligent STA identification technology
Intelligent load balancing based on the STA quantity or traffic
STA limitingSSID-based STA limiting
Radio-based STA limiting
Bandwidth limitingSTA/SSID/AP-based rate limiting
CAPWAPIPv4/IPv6 CAPWAP
Layer 2 and Layer 3 topology between an AP and an AC
An AP can automatically discover the accessible AC.
An AP can be automatically upgraded through the AC.
An AP can automatically download the configuration file from the AC.
CAPWAP through NAT
Data forwardingCentralized and local forwarding
Wireless roamingLayer 2 and Layer 3 roaming
Wireless locatingMU and TAG device locating
Security and Authentication
Authentication and encryptionRemote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)
PSK and web authentication
QR code-based guest authentication, SMS authentication, and MAC address bypass (MAB) authentication
Data encryption: WEP (64/128 bits), WPA (TKIP), WPA-PSK, WPA2 (AES), WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Individual
Data frame filteringAllowlist, static blocklist, and dynamic blocklist
WIDSWireless Intrusion Detection System(WIDS)
User isolation
Rogue AP detection and containment
ACLIP standard ACL, MAC extended ACL, IP extended ACL, and expert-level ACL
IPv6 ACL
Time range-based ACL
ACL based on a Layer 2 interface
ACL based on a Layer 3 interface
Ingress ACL based on a wireless interface
Dynamic ACL assignment based on 802.1X authentication (used with the AC)
CPPCPU Protect Policy (CPP)
NFPPNetwork Foundation Protection Policy (NFPP)
Routing and Switching
MACStatic and filtered MAC addresses
MAC address table size: 2,048
Max. number of static MAC addresses: 2,048
Max. number of filtered MAC addresses: 2,048
EthernetJumbo frame length: 1,518
Full-duplex and half-duplex modes of interfaces
IEEE802.1p and IEEE802.1Q
Optical module information display, alarms about faults, and diagnosis parameter measurement (QSFP+/SFP+/SFP)
VLANInterface-based VLAN assignment
Max. number of SVIs: 200
Max. number of VLANs: 4,094
VLAN ID range: 1–4,094
ARPARP entry aging, gratuitous ARP learning, and proxy ARP
Identification of IP address conflict among downlink users
Max. number of ARP entries: 2,048
ARP check
IPv4 servicesStatic and DHCP-assigned IPv4 addresses
NAT, FTP ALG and DNS ALG
IPv6 servicesIPv6 addressing, Neighbor Discovery (ND), ICMPv6, IPv6 ping
IPv6 DHCP client
DNSv6 client
TFTPv6 client
IP routingIPv4/IPv6 static route
Max. number of static IPv4 routes: 1,024
Max. number of static IPv6 routes: 1,000
MulticastMulticast-to-unicast conversion
VPNPPPoE client
IPsec VPN
Network Management and Monitoring
Network managementNTP server and NTP client
SNTP client
SNMPv1/v2c/v3
Fault detection and alarm
Information statistics and logging
Network management platformWeb management (Eweb)
User access managementConsole, Telnet, SSH, FTP client, FTP server, and TFTP client
Switchover among Fat, Fit, and cloud modesWhen the AP works in Fit mode, it can be switched to Fat mode through an AC.
When the AP works in Fat mode, it can be switched to Fit mode through the console port or Telnet mode.
When the AP works in cloud mode, it can be managed through Data General Cloud.
The following value-added software functions can be achieved with the WIS solution (used with DG-iData-WIS and wireless controller).
Value-added Software
Intelligent O&M
ExperienceNetwork operation analysis, such as device stability and signal coverage
Measuring users’ network experience based on indicators such as the latency, packet loss, signal strength, and channel utilization, and visualizing results of the network experience
Statistics on the number of online and offline failures of STAs associated with different APs, average signal strength, and other parameters
VIP monitoring and alarm, and custom alarm thresholds
STA global experience map and experience coverage evaluation based on the time range
STA access protocol replay and fine-grained STA fault diagnosis
Note: To support the preceding functions, ensure that the AP works in Fit mode.
Network optimizationNetwork performance optimization, including one-click network optimization and scenario-based optimization
Client steering to cope with roaming stickiness, and experience indicator comparison
Client steering to cope with remote association, and experience indicator comparison
One-click diagnosis – analyzing problems and providing suggestions
Big dataBaseline analysis – recording the configuration, version, and other changes, and tracking network KPI changes
Time capsule – analyzing the device version and configuration change history
Regional analysisBatch generation of building floor information – uploading floor plans, and dragging and dropping AP positions
One-click reportOne-click health report – generating a report on the overall operation of a network
Security radarUnauthorized Wi-Fi signal location, presentation by category, and containment
Cloud Management
Management and maintenanceUniformly connecting, managing, and maintaining APs, ACs, and other devices, batch device configuration and upgrade, and other functions
Deployment through Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) – creating configuration templates and automatically applying configured templates
One-click discovery of the wired and wireless network topology and topology generation
Cloud Authentication
Authentication modeSMS authentication, fixed account authentication, one-click authentication, Facebook authentication, Instagram authentication, voucher authentication, and other authentication modes
Authentication implemented in the cloud, without the need to deploy the local authentication server
Customized portalCustomized Portal authentication page for mobile phones and PCs
SMS gatewayInterconnection with SMS gateways of GUODULINK and Alibaba Cloud
Platform Capabilities
Big data capabilitiesMainstream persistence solutions based on Hadoop, MongoDB, and MySQL, providing distributed storage capabilities
Spark-based big data computing capabilities
Data warehouse building based on Hive, and data model conversion, integration, and other functions
Hierarchy and decentralizationAuthorizing different applications for different users to meet service needs of different departments
Granting operation permissions to administrators in different scenarios
System managementAccount operation, authorization configuration, email configuration, configuration backup, exception alarms, and other system management functions
Note: For details, refer to the latest hybrid cloud management solution.
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory complianceEN 55032, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-3, EN IEC 61000-3-2, EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-3, EN 301 489-17, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 300 440, FCC Part 15, ETSI EN 303 687, EN IEC 62311, IEC 62368-1, and EN 62368-1
* For more country-specific regulatory information and approvals, contact your local sales agency.

WiFi 6E Access Point DG-AP880E-AX7800. Answers to frequently asked questions

Note: Product information and performance will be affected by updates, specific environment and other factors, so the content of the FAQ is for reference only. For more information, please contact online support.

 
  • What are the differences between FAT and FIT AP modes?
    FIT APs are often deployed in environments with high requirements. To enable authentication, FIT APs must be used with authentication servers or authentication-capable switches.
    Suitable for large-scale wireless deployment scenarios, FIT APs must work with AP controllers (ACs). ACs can offer configurations that FIT APs cannot implement independently. Conversely, FAT APs can function properly without ACs.
  • How does the AP achieve flexible switching between FAT and FIT modes?
    When the AP is operating in FIT mode, it can be switched to FAT mode via the AC.
    When the AP is operating in FAT mode, it can be switched to FIT mode via the local console port or Telnet.
  • What is the coverage radius of the AP?
    Recommended coverage radius: 10 to 15 meters for indoor APs; 5 to 10 meters for wall plate or i-Share micro APs; more than 50 meters for outdoor omni-directional APs; more than 100 meters for outdoor directional APs.
    Wireless experience depends on multiple factors, including actual installation environment, number of clients, wireless traffic and interference. The above coverage radius is provided for reference only.
  • Can the AP supply power to external devices?
    Yes. For power output, refer to the Hardware Installation and Reference Guide.
 
What is a combo port?
A combo port consists of an optical port and an electrical port on the AP. Each combo port has only one internal forwarding port. You can use either an optical or electrical port depending on your network needs. The two ports cannot work simultaneously.

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