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Primary Device

Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro
★ 4.8 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 (2x2 MIMO on 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 9.3 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 GbE RJ45
  • Max Clients: 300+
  • PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading Wi-Fi 7 value; 6 GHz support with 320 MHz channel width; 2.5 GbE uplink for high-speed backhaul; seamless UniFi ecosystem integration.
  • ✘ Cons: Requires PoE+ (won't run on standard PoE); limited to 2x2 MIMO per band; can run significantly warm during operation; 2.5 GbE port is a potential bottleneck for peak wireless speeds.
  • Est. Price: $189 - $215

Compare Against

Cisco Catalyst CW9176
Cisco Catalyst CW9176
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 12 (4x4:4 per band)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 18 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) plus 5 auxiliary (Scanning, IoT, GNSS, UWB)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 10 Gbps mGig
  • Max Clients: 1,200 total (400 per radio)
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (UPOE/PoE++) for full functionality

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Next-generation Wi-Fi 7 support with massive 18 Gbps aggregate throughput; dual-stack management via Cisco Catalyst Center or Meraki Cloud; integrated sensors including UWB, GNSS, and environmental monitoring.
  • ✘ Cons: Very high hardware cost; requires high-power 802.3bt (UPOE) for full 4x4:4 radio operation; mandatory subscription licensing required for operation.
  • Est. Price: $1,495 - $1,600

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