There was a lot of feedback on the Huawei eKit getting started article, which is why we have also made further configurations and clarifications. We will add our experiences with the Huawei eKit here on an ongoing basis.
Through customer projects, we gained new experiences and identified limitations. We were also able to discuss the further development of the eKit solution with Huawei and have recorded these findings here.
Huawei eKit limitations
Our findings are summarised here:
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There is no comprehensive eKit firewall, only some router models offer the option of ACLs and simple URL filters.
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The WLAN PPSK function is only available together with the eKit WLAN controller, but not with the eKit cloud solution.
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The eKit cloud solution does not yet support 802.1X.
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DSVPN (Dynamic Smart Virtual Private Network) is not supported in the portal, it can only be configured via the CLI on eKit routers.
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Currently, only the administrator role for the portal is supported. The role of a read-only user is currently under development and is expected to be implemented in July 2025.
- Only Syslog is currently supported as a monitoring or alerting function. An e-mail or SMS notification (e.g. if a device is no longer accessible) is currently under development.
Huawei eKit outlook
Huawei has drawn our attention to several planned innovations. It remains to be seen whether they will ultimately be implemented.
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Smaller and cheaper AR router models
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Multi-Gigabit switches with 2.5Gbps downlink ports
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Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 AP
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Huawei eKit firewalls
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Option in the portal to configure IPsec
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Authentication with social media account like Facebook, Google, etc.
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Scheduled activation and deactivation of SSIDs
- Scheduled activation and deactivation of PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Which of these points would you prefer? Are there any other points that you are still missing from Huawei eKit? Let us know below in the comments!
If you are aware of any other limitations, please let us know in the comments below so that we can add them to the list. We can then clarify this also with Huawei and let you know if any developments are planned.
