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
Est. Price:
$179 - $237
Compare Against
Juniper Networks AP37
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 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 (10 total streams); SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 17.98 Gbps (sum of per-radio maximums: 0.688 + 5.76 + 11.53 Gbps); not an officially published aggregate figure
Radios (bands): 4 radios: 2.4 GHz (2x2:2), 5 GHz (4x4:4), 6 GHz (4x4:4), plus a dedicated scanning radio; IoT radio also included
Uplink Port Speed: 2x RJ-45 Ethernet ports, both PoE-capable; port speed not published by Juniper
Max Clients: Not published by Juniper
PoE Requirement: 802.3bt for full functionality (29.3 W); 802.3at supported with reduced functionality
Bluetooth / Location: Bluetooth LE with virtual BLE (vBLE) support; GPS/GNSS listed as supported
Other Ports: 1x USB port
Dimensions / Weight: 23 cm H x 23 cm W x 8.2 cm D; 1.55 kg
Operating Environment: 0 to 40 C, 10% to 90% humidity, rated to 3,048 m altitude
Management: Juniper Mist cloud management with AI-driven operations (AIOps)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 4x4:4 on both 5 GHz and 6 GHz for high-capacity client service; Dedicated scanning radio supports continuous RF monitoring and security/AIOps; Virtual BLE array and GNSS support for location-based services; Managed through the Juniper Mist cloud with AI-driven operations; Two PoE-capable Ethernet ports and an integrated IoT radio and USB port add flexibility
✘ Cons:Full functionality requires 802.3bt (29.3 W); 802.3at power forces reduced functionality; Maximum client count and Ethernet port speed are not published, so multi-gig uplink cannot be confirmed; Internal antennas only and rated for indoor deployment only; Advertised pricing bundles a Mist subscription term, so hardware-only cost is not clearly separated; 2.4 GHz radio is limited to 2x2:2
