NETGEAR Cloud Managed WiFi 7 Access Point

NETGEAR Cloud Managed WiFi 7 Access Point is the kind of access point that makes sense when a network needs current-generation wireless performance without overcomplicating deployment. Based on the image source, this is a tri-band WiFi 7 access point covering 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz, with a 2x2 transmit and receive design on all three bands. It supports both OFDM and OFDMA, includes bidirectional MU-MIMO, and is rated for up to 9.4 Gbps maximum theoretical wireless throughput.

Highlights

• Tri-band WiFi 7 operation across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz
• 2x2 wireless mode on all bands for balanced multi-band performance
• Up to 9.4 Gbps theoretical wireless throughput
• 1 x 2.5GbE Ethernet port for higher-capacity wired backhaul
• 802.3at PoE support with NETGEAR Insight cloud and local management

Quick Specs & Uses

• Dimensions: 157 x 157 x 40 mm
• Weight: 0.69 kg
• WiFi bands: 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz
• Wireless mode: 2x2 on 2.4GHz, 2x2 on 5GHz, and 2x2 on 6GHz
• Wireless technologies: OFDM, OFDMA, and bidirectional MU-MIMO
• Maximum wireless throughput: 9.4 Gbps theoretical
• Per-band throughput: 688 Mbps on 2.4GHz, 2,882 Mbps on 5GHz, and 5,765 Mbps on 6GHz
• Internal antenna gain: 3.45 dBi on 2.4GHz, 5.39 dBi on 5GHz, and 5.49 dBi on 6GHz
• PoE support: 802.3at
• PoE power consumption: 25W
• Ethernet ports: 1 x 2.5GbE
• Range: 2,500 square feet
• Management: NETGEAR Insight secure cloud and local network management
• SSID support: 8 wireless networks
• Security: OWE, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise
• Fast roaming: Yes
• Router mode: No
• SSL: Yes

Why It Helps

Once wireless performance moves into WiFi 7 territory, the access point has to do more than just provide signal. It also needs enough wired backhaul, enough radio headroom, and enough management visibility to make the deployment worthwhile. This unit brings those pieces together with tri-band radios, a 2.5GbE uplink, PoE support, and cloud or local management in one compact access point.

System Characteristics

• Tri-band radio design gives the access point more flexibility across older and newer client devices
• 6GHz support positions the platform for higher-capacity WiFi 7 traffic
• 2.5GbE uplink helps keep the wired side from becoming the obvious bottleneck
• 802.3at PoE operation keeps installation cleaner where local power is inconvenient
• Insight management and fast roaming make it easier to operate in structured managed wireless environments

What’s In The Box

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