Aggregate Throughput: Up to 24 Gbps PHY (quad-radio mode); up to 18-23 Gbps PHY (tri-radio mode); per-band 802.11be rates not published
Radios (bands): Tri-band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz; runs in quad or tri radio mode; channel widths 6 GHz 20-320 MHz, 5 GHz 20-160 MHz, 2.4 GHz 20 MHz
Uplink Port Speed: 2x RJ-45 multigigabit ports at 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G (Cat 6/6A required for 10G; Cat 5e up to 5G); RJ-45 console port at 115200 bps
Max Clients: Not published by Cisco
PoE Requirement: 802.3bt UPOE Class 6 (47W max, both 10G ports) or 802.3at PoE+ (25.5W max); 802.3af only for staging with radios off; optional CW-INJ-8 power injector
Power Draw: Idle 19.6W +/-2W; typical 25.7W +/-4W (UPOE) or 23.6W +/-4W (PoE+)
Antennas: 4 external antenna connectors (color-coded); integrated 2.4/5/6 GHz directional, IoT omnidirectional, and GNSS omnidirectional with software-configurable beam patterns
Dimensions / Weight: 475 x 330 x 73 mm (18.7 x 13.0 x 2.9 in) without brackets; AP 4.54 kg (10.0 lb); bracket 1.72 kg (3.8 lb)
IP Rating: IP65/IP67 only with CW-ACC-9179-B-00 Outdoor Environment Pack installed
Operating Temperature: -20C to 60C (excluding solar load); -20C to 50C (including solar load)
✔ Pros:Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 4x4 MU-MIMO on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz and up to 24 Gbps aggregate PHY rate in quad-radio mode; Two 10G-capable multigigabit uplinks for high-density deployments; Outdoor-capable IP65/IP67 when the Outdoor Environment Pack is installed; WPA3 and Enhanced Open security with 802.1X and multiple EAP types; Four external antenna connectors plus software-configurable integrated antenna patterns; Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty
✘ Cons:Requires a Cisco Networking Subscription (Essentials or Advantage) on top of hardware cost; Street price around USD 6,300-7,000 with some list prices near USD 9,750, which is high for an AP; Full 10G uplink performance needs 802.3bt UPOE (47W), so PoE+ switches cap it at 2.5G per port; Max associated client count is not published by Cisco; Outdoor IP rating requires an extra accessory pack; Needs IOS XE 17.18.1+ with a Catalyst 9800 controller or Catalyst 9000 switch in SDA mode
Est. Price:
$6,333 - $7,000
Compare Against
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro
★ 5.0 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 total; 2x2 MIMO per band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
Uplink Port Speed: 1x 2.5GbE RJ45 (1G/2.5G auto-negotiation)
Max Clients: 300+ connected devices
PoE Requirement: 802.3at PoE+ (44-57V DC input), approx. 21 W typical draw
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 6 GHz support at a low entry price; 2.5GbE uplink lets it outrun standard gigabit wired backhaul; single-cable PoE+ power simplifies deployment; 300+ client capacity suits small-to-medium offices and homes; wall and ceiling mounts included; 2-year warranty; managed centrally through the UniFi controller ecosystem
✘ Cons:Only 2x2 MIMO per band, so it trails 4x4-class Wi-Fi 7 APs and the U7 Pro Max; no 10GbE uplink for high-throughput environments; requires a UniFi controller (UniFi OS or Network app) for full management; PoE+ budget leaves no headroom for power-hungry add-ons; street prices often sit above the $189 MSRP; no built-in PoE injector, so a PoE+ switch or injector is required
