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Juniper Networks AP36
Juniper Networks AP36
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2.4 GHz: 2x2:2; 5 GHz: 4x4:4; 6 GHz: 4x4:4
  • Aggregate Throughput: Approx. 17.98 Gbps (sum of per-band maximums: 0.688 Gbps 2.4 GHz + 5.76 Gbps 5 GHz + 11.53 Gbps 6 GHz; not stated as an aggregate by Juniper)
  • Radios (bands): 4 radios: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, plus a dedicated scanning radio; BLE and IoT radios also present
  • Uplink Port Speed: 2 Ethernet ports, both PoE-capable; speed not confirmed by Juniper HCT (retailer listings cite 2.5 GbE)
  • Max Clients: Not published by Juniper or found in sources
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3at or 802.3bt; 29.3 W required for full functionality
  • Antennas: Internal; peak gain 6 dBi (2.4 GHz), 8 dBi (5 GHz and 6 GHz)
  • USB Ports: 1
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 9.1 x 9.1 x 3.2 in (23 x 23 x 8.2 cm)
  • Weight: 3.31 lb (1.5 kg)
  • Operating Temperature: 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
  • Operating Altitude: 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
  • Deployment: Indoor; Juniper Mist cloud-managed

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 4x4 radios on 5 and 6 GHz; Dedicated scanning radio for security and RF monitoring; Two PoE-capable Ethernet ports; Built-in BLE and IoT radios; Cloud management through Juniper Mist; Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  • ✘ Cons: Max client count not published; Uplink port speed not confirmed by Juniper; Requires 802.3at/bt PoE (29.3 W), so older 802.3af switches cannot power it fully; Indoor-only deployment with a 0 to 40 C operating range; Price varies widely because retailer bundles include multi-year Mist cloud subscriptions; Full cloud features depend on paid subscriptions
  • Est. Price: $772 - $2,794

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