Aggregate Throughput: 9.32 Gbps aggregate radio rate (688 Mbps 2.4 GHz + 2.88 Gbps 5 GHz + 5.76 Gbps 6 GHz); 6 GHz use subject to regional regulatory approval
Radios (bands): Tri-band: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, plus 1 BLE/ZigBee radio (BLE/ZigBee and GPS on board); 24/7 background scanning across all bands
Uplink Port Speed: 1x 5 GbE RJ-45 (100M/1G/2.5G/5G)
Max Clients: Unverified: 24 wireless clients per radio per CDW Canada listing; SHI lists 512 per radio but also lists a 24 SSID limit, so 512 is likely an error. Confirm against Fortinet's FortiAP Series datasheet
Form Factor: Indoor ceiling/T-rail/wall mount; approx. 6.88 x 6.88 x 2.2 in (17.5 x 17.5 x 5.6 cm); approx. 2.22 lb (1.01 kg)
Management: FortiGate, FortiManagement Cloud, or SASE-managed
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 6 GHz support for lower-congestion, high-capacity coverage; About 9.3 Gbps aggregate radio rate; Single 5 GbE uplink lets it exceed 1 GbE backhaul on standard PoE+ (802.3at) power; Dedicated BLE/ZigBee radio and GPS support beacon and location applications; 24/7 background scanning across all bands for security and RF monitoring while serving clients; Backward compatible with Wi-Fi 6 and older clients; Managed natively from FortiGate, FortiManagement Cloud, or SASE, with limited lifetime warranty and MTBF over 10 years
✘ Cons:Only 2x2 MU-MIMO, which limits per-client throughput compared with 4x4 or 4-stream enterprise Wi-Fi 7 APs; 6 GHz band availability depends on regional regulatory approval; Maximum client capacity is inconsistent across sources (24 vs. 512 per radio), so it is unverified; Internal antennas only, with no external antenna option for custom coverage patterns; Single uplink port, so no secondary wired port for redundancy or bridging; Price varies widely by region and SKU suffix (-A, -N, -S, -E), and the MSRP ranges from about $490 to $654 USD
Est. Price:
$332 - $539
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
