Aggregate Throughput: 20.8 Gbps (combined across bands)
Radios: Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
2.4 GHz Throughput: 4.8 Gbps
5 GHz Throughput: 8 Gbps
6 GHz Throughput: 8 Gbps
Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 Gbps (RJ45)
Max Clients: 200+
PoE Requirement: PoE++ (802.3bt)
Power Consumption: 18W typical
Coverage: Up to 150+ meters (indoor)
Dimensions: 185 x 185 x 38 mm
Antenna Type: Internal multi-directional
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Next-generation WiFi 7 performance enabling multi-gigabit speeds; Tri-band design with dedicated 6GHz band reduces congestion and latency; Excellent client density support (200+ clients) with OFDMA and MU-MIMO; 2.5G uplink provides sufficient backhaul for AP-to-controller communication; PoE++ powered simplifies installation and eliminates separate power supplies; UniFi ecosystem integration with Network application for centralized management; Strong coverage range suitable for enterprise and large residential deployments; Low power consumption (18W) reduces operational costs
✘ Cons:Higher initial cost compared to WiFi 6E APs (price premium for WiFi 7 adoption); WiFi 7 client device adoption still limited (September 2026), reducing immediate ROI on upgrade; Requires PoE++ infrastructure which may not be available on existing switches; Tri-band operation increases interference management complexity; Large form factor (185x185mm) may require additional mounting considerations; UniFi management dependency—cannot operate standalone without controller; Limited compatibility with older legacy wireless devices on 6GHz band
Form Factor: Compact mounted (wall/ceiling bracket)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:WiFi 6 (802.11ax) standard with excellent throughput and efficiency; 4x4 MIMO delivers superior client density and coverage in dense enterprise deployments; 2.5 GbE uplink future-proofs infrastructure; Integrated BeamFlex technology for adaptive antenna steering; PoE+ powered for simplified cabling and deployment; Strong FortiOS security integration and threat prevention features
✘ Cons:Premium pricing compared to WiFi 5 equivalents; Requires PoE+ infrastructure (not standard PoE); Single uplink port creates potential single point of failure; 2.4GHz spectrum saturation in congested RF environments; Mandatory FortiGate controller recommended for optimal management and policy enforcement; Higher power consumption (95W) impacts PoE budget calculations in large deployments
