Ubiquiti U7 Pro XGS Wi-Fi 7 access point, 2.4/5/6 GHz, MU-MIMO, PoE++

802.11be is the Wi-Fi 7 standard, giving supporting laptops and phones access to the latest speeds and wider channels. Because the access point also supports 802.11ax, ac and n, devices that are a few years old connect without trouble. One field in the supplier data reads 802.11ax, but 802.11be is included in the list of supported standards.

The 2.4 GHz band reaches furthest and passes through walls best, suiting smart home devices and distant rooms. 5 GHz is the fast everyday network. The 6 GHz band is new and less congested, so devices that support it get a more stable connection there even when neighbors run many networks.

MU-MIMO lets the access point send data to several devices simultaneously instead of serving them one after another. In an office or home where phones, laptops, a TV and smart devices are all connected at once, that means less waiting and more even speed for everyone.

The access point is powered over PoE++ through the same network cable that carries its data, so no separate socket is needed on the ceiling or wall. PoE++ delivers more power than standard PoE+, so a PoE++ capable switch or injector is required. Port speed, coverage area and dimensions are not given in the supplier data.

Offices and homes that already have Wi-Fi 7 laptops and phones and many simultaneous connections; apartment buildings and offices where neighboring networks crowd 2.4 and 5 GHz; and network builders who already own a PoE++ capable switch and want a tri-band access point alongside other Ubiquiti equipment.