Ubiquiti U6 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 access point 4800 + 573.5 Mbit/s, PoE, IPX5
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Ubiquiti U6 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 access point 4800 + 573.5 Mbit/s, PoE, IPX5

Ubiquiti U6 Mesh is a Wi-Fi 6 access point built first of all for extending a mesh network, and its IPX5-rated housing lets it work indoors as well as outdoors. The 5 GHz band reaches up to 4800 Mbit/s, and power arrives over the same network cable via PoE.

  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), up to 4800 Mbit/s on 5 GHz and 573.5 Mbit/s on 2.4 GHz
  • Bands: 2.4 GHz (2 × 2 MIMO) and 5 GHz (4 × 4 MU-MIMO, OFDMA, 160 MHz channels)
  • Port: 1 × RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, 802.3af PoE powered, PoE adapter included
  • Management: UniFi Network web and mobile app, VLAN (802.1Q), QoS, WPA3
  • Housing: IPX5, operating temperature −30 to 60 °C, 48.5 × 48.5 × 159.5 mm, 0.4 kg

Description

A mesh link where a cable will not reach

On the 5 GHz band U6 Mesh runs full 4 × 4 MIMO with 160 MHz wide channels. That lets the access point build a fast wireless link back to the rest of the network and carry coverage to places where pulling a cable is awkward: a terrace, a garden shed or the far end of a warehouse. The included PoE adapter is all it needs for power, and consumption peaks at 11.4 W.

Who this access point is for

Homes and offices that manage their network with UniFi Network and need to extend coverage without new cabling; outdoor areas, since the housing is waterproof and handles cold down to −30 °C; and installers who want flexible mounting, because the unit goes on a ceiling, wall or pole, or simply stands on a table.

Specifications

General

BrandUBIQUITI
Model nameU6-Mesh
Product colourWhite
Housing materialAluminium, Plastic
5 GHzYes
2.4 GHzYes
PlacementCeiling, Pole, Table, Wall
Maximum data transfer rate4800
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)4800
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)573.5
EAN810010078278

Ports

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Ethernet LAN data rates1000 Mbit/s
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Yes

Connectivity

BluetoothYes
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11ac/IEEE 802.11ax/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/IEEE 802.11n/IEEE 802.1Q/IEEE 802.3af
Security algorithmsWPA/WPA2/WPA3/WPA-Enterprise/WPA-PSK
MIMOYes
MIMO typeMulti User MIMO
Antenna typeInternal
Frequency band2.4 - 5
Antenna gain level (max)5

Keyboard & controls

Reset buttonYes

Battery & power

Power consumption (max)11.4 W
AC input voltage44 – 57 V
Input current0.32
PoE adapter includedYes

Performance & capacities

Operating temperature (T-T)0 – 30 – 60 °C

Features

International Protection (IP) codeIPX5
LED indicatorsYes
VLAN supportYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYes

Dimensions & weight

Width48.5 mm
Depth48.5 mm
Height159.5 mm
Weight400 g

Questions & answers

Can U6 Mesh be installed outdoors?

Yes. The housing is rated IPX5, and the manufacturer lists an operating temperature of −30 to 60 °C and 5–95 % humidity. It mounts on a ceiling, wall or pole, or stands on a table.

Do I need a PoE switch to power it?

Not necessarily. The access point uses 802.3af PoE and a PoE adapter is in the box, so a single network cable is enough. An existing switch with 802.3af PoE works as well.

How large an area does it cover?

The manufacturer does not specify coverage. It depends on walls, mounting position and interference; maximum antenna gain is 5 dBi.