Introducing Wi-Fi 7 rugged AP for harsh environments
December 2, 2025
ALE extends its Wi-Fi 7 portfolio with rugged APs, enabling organizations to deploy reliable networks in challenging outdoor environments
Colombes, France – 2 December 2025 - Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of secure networking and communication solutions that enable organizations and industries to accelerate their operational efficiencies and competitiveness, today announces the release of the Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess® Stellar AP1570 series (AP1571 & AP1572) and the Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess® Stellar AP1561, ruggedized outdoor Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) access points, to deliver next-generation performance, reliability, and security for demanding deployments.
Digital transformation has accelerated the use of connected devices in outdoor environments. From video surveillance cameras, smart lighting and sensors to AR/VR guided tours and transit systems, reliable and high-performing connectivity outdoors has become mission-critical for many industries. The new outdoor access points combine Wi-Fi 7 performance with industrial-grade ruggedness, enabling consistent coverage and capacity in challenging conditions such as direct sunlight, temperature swings, moisture, dust or electrical surges.
Elevating Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity I OmniAccess Stellar AP1561 & AP1570
The OmniAccess Stellar AP1561, an entry-level outdoor access point, combines 3 radios: triple-band on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz. Offering up to 9.3 Gbps throughput, the AP1561 ensures seamless connectivity and a 2.5 multi-gig Ethernet uplink combo port that improves wired performance. The access point is tailored for simple, cost-effective outdoor deployment.
The OmniAccess Stellar AP1570, a mid-level outdoor access point, combines 5 radios: triple-band on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz, a dedicated scanning radio for continuous monitoring and integrated Bluetooth and Zigbee radios to support IoT and location-based services. Offering up to 9.3 Gbps throughput, the AP1570 ensures seamless connectivity for bandwidth-intensive and high-density environments and a 10GE multi-gig Ethernet uplink combo port that eliminates wired bottlenecks. The mid-level access point is designed for scalable and complex outdoor deployment.
To ensure industrial reliability, the Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess® Stellar AP1570 series and AP1561 have IP67-rated design built to withstand extreme weather conditions, and extended temperature ranges. They also feature built-in surge protection.
The AP1570 and AP1561 complement ALE’s indoor Wi-Fi 7 lineup with the Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess® Stellar AP1511 and AP1521. The full series will include upcoming APs to respond to all customer connectivity needs (indoor, outdoor, and from SMBs to large and complex deployments). Based on a distributed control architecture, the new generation access points remove the need for a central controller, which reduces TCO. They also offer increased security with WPA3 and optional MACsec encryption and enhanced flexibility and scalability.
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