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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 9166
Cisco Catalyst 9166
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
  • Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 5 Gbps Multigigabit (mGig)
  • Max Clients: 600
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (UPOE) for full functionality; 802.3at (PoE+) supported (USB disabled)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Wi-Fi 6E support with access to 6 GHz band; Dual-personality management (Cisco Catalyst or Meraki); Integrated environmental sensors (Air Quality, Temp, Humidity); Exceptional high-density performance.
  • ✘ Cons: High initial hardware cost and ongoing licensing (DNA/Meraki); Requires 802.3bt (UPOE) for full feature set; Complex configuration for non-enterprise users.
  • Est. Price: $1,200 - $1,800

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