Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 total (2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands)
Aggregate Throughput: 10.7 Gbps
Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz)
Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 GbE RJ45
Max Clients: 300+
PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Supports the full Wi-Fi 7 standard including the 6 GHz band for low-latency performance; Massive 10.7 Gbps aggregate throughput; 2.5 GbE uplink prevents bottlenecking; Slim, aesthetically pleasing wall-mount design with optional table stand.
✘ Cons:Lacks the integrated Ethernet switch/passthrough ports found on previous 'In-Wall' models; Requires PoE+ power due to higher 22W max consumption; Runs noticeably warm during operation.
Est. Price:
$199 - $229
Compare Against
Aruba (HPE) Instant On AP45
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2
Aggregate Throughput: 1.7 Gbps (1733 Mbps)
Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Uplink Port Speed: 1 GbE Ethernet
Max Concurrent Clients: 128-256
PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at, 30W)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Cloud-managed via Aruba Instant On portal—easy multi-AP deployment and centralized management; Wi-Fi 6 performance delivers 1.7 Gbps aggregate throughput suitable for SMB workloads; PoE+ powered (30W)—simplified installation without separate power supplies; WPA3 security support with encrypted cloud connectivity; Excellent cost-to-performance ratio for small/medium business networks; Seamless integration with cloud-based management dashboards
✘ Cons:Single 1 GbE uplink bottlenecks high-throughput scenarios and multi-AP deployments; Mandatory cloud connectivity for management—no pure on-premises control option; 2x2 MIMO limits coverage and performance vs. enterprise 4x4 AP models; Maximum client capacity (256) insufficient for dense deployments; PoE+ power draw (30W) leaves limited budget headroom on switches with constrained PoE capacity; Limited advanced RF tuning features compared to Aruba enterprise-grade APs