Ubiquiti launches the UniFi U7 Pro access point with WiFi 7
- January 9, 2024
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Ubiquiti launches its first WiFi 7 access point. The UniFi U7 Pro is now available with a 2.5GbE uplink to make the most of the new technology. During
Ubiquiti launches its first WiFi 7 access point. The UniFi U7 Pro is now available with a 2.5GbE uplink to make the most of the new technology.
During CES 2024, numerous manufacturers presented their WiFi 7 solutions to the world. Ubiquiti is also there with the new UniFi U7 Pro. Just last week it launched the confusing Swiss Army Knife Ultra with WiFi 5. Now it’s all about cutting edge technology. The UniFi U7 Pro is the first product in the brand’s lineup to support WiFi 7.
The access point supports a 2.5GbE uplink to make the most of the fast WiFi connection. Power is supplied via PoE (maximum 21 watts). Thanks to the 6 GHz band (max. 5,765 Mbit/s), the U7 Pro delivers a theoretical maximum speed of 9,300 Mbit/s over 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.
You’ll also find the traditional specs, including up to 300 connectable devices and a range of 140 square feet. The 2×2 MIMO specification is striking. While the U6 Pro was a 4×4 MIMO device, the performance of the new U7 Pro remains to be seen.
To use the new access point, your UniFi network must be running at least version 8.0.7 and UniFi OS version 3.2. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) will be added as a software update in February.
Almost all new laptops announced at CES 2024 will support Wi-Fi 7 after the Windows 11 24H1 update is released in April. Many more Wi-Fi 7 compatible devices will follow in the future as the Wi-Fi Alliance aims to finalize the Wi-Fi 7 standard by the end of this quarter.
The UniFi U7 Pro from Ubiquiti is available from today and costs 165 euros without VAT.
Late last year, Ubiquiti introduced a new switch with “Etherlighting” technology. There are LED lights behind the RJ45 ports of the UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE so that they can light up in different colors. The lamps cover the entire RGB spectrum. The intention is not to turn your switch into a Christmas tree, but to bring light into the darkness.
Source: IT Daily
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