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
Cisco Catalyst 9136I
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E), including 6 GHz band
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 on 2.4 GHz; 8x8 on 5 GHz; 4x4 on 6 GHz (with 802.3bt power). Under 802.3at: 2x2 / 4x4 / 2x2
Aggregate Throughput: Up to 10.2 Gbps aggregate PHY data rate (radio PHY, not achievable client throughput)
Uplink Port Speed: 2x multigigabit RJ-45 ports (100M/1G/2.5G/5G); combined link aggregation capped at 5 Gbps
Max Clients: 400 per radio and 1,200 per AP (per Cisco deployment guide; not stated on datasheet)
PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (UPOE) for full performance, 47.3 W max; 802.3at (PoE+) supported at 24.4 W with reduced radio config; 802.3af for staging only with radios off
Dimensions (W x L x H): 9.9 x 9.9 x 2.2 in (25.1 x 25.1 x 5.6 cm), excluding mounting brackets
Form Factor: Indoor ceiling/wall-mount access point with internal antennas
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E with dedicated 6 GHz radio; High aggregate PHY rate of up to 10.2 Gbps; Two multigigabit uplinks (2.5G/5G) for higher wired throughput; 8x8 on 5 GHz radio with 802.3bt power; Dual-PoE port redundancy (one active, one standby); Integrated Bluetooth for IoT and location services; Supports 400 clients per radio and 1,200 per AP; Managed through Cisco Catalyst/IOS-XE wireless controllers and Cisco DNA tooling
✘ Cons:Wired uplink throughput capped at 5 Gbps even with both ports aggregated; Full performance requires 802.3bt (UPOE) power, which many switches may not provide; Thermal downgrade above 40 C ambient (5 GHz drops to 4x4, uplinks drop to 1G); Max client and throughput numbers are PHY or deployment-guide figures, not datasheet guarantees; Higher cost than Wi-Fi 6 entry-level APs, with reseller prices varying widely; Requires Cisco wireless controller infrastructure for full management features
