A radio dedicated to watching the airwaves Most access points have to pause client traffic briefly to scan for interference. The U7 Pro XGS instead uses a separate, dedicated radio purely for real-time spectral analysis, so it can continuously identify sources of interference and support better channel selection without interrupting the radios actually serving connected devices. This is particularly useful in dense deployments such as multi-tenant buildings, stadiums, or conference venues where many overlapping WiFi networks are competing for the same spectrum.
8 spatial streams and tri-band WiFi 7 With 8 spatial streams across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz, and a 4x4 MIMO configuration on 5 GHz, the U7 Pro XGS is built to serve a high volume of simultaneous clients rather than just a small number of devices at peak speed. Rated data rates reach up to 8.6 Gbps on 5 GHz and 5.8 Gbps on 6 GHz.
10 GbE uplink to match the wireless capacity A high-density access point is only as useful as the wired connection behind it. The U7 Pro XGS includes a 10 GbE uplink port, which matters when a single access point is expected to aggregate traffic from 500+ connected devices without the switch port becoming the limiting factor.
PoE++ power for a higher-capacity radio The additional radio, higher stream count, and 10 GbE port push power requirements up to 29W, which is why the U7 Pro XGS is powered using PoE++ rather than standard PoE+. This needs to be factored into switch and power budget planning when deploying multiple units.
Key specifications
- WiFi standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be), tri-band 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
- Spatial streams: 8
- Max data rate: 8.6 Gbps (5 GHz), 5.8 Gbps (6 GHz), 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
- Coverage area: 160 m² (1,750 ft²)
- Max client count: 500+
- Uplink: 10 GbE
- Power: PoE++, up to 29W
- Special feature: Dedicated real-time spectral analysis radio
- Mounting: Ceiling or wall (Lite Mount included)
Simplifi Networks distributes UniFi networking equipment to network installers and system integrators across Kenya, Uganda, and the wider East African region. The U7 Pro XGS is best suited to high-density deployments in offices, campuses, and hospitality venues that are already planning for 10 GbE switching infrastructure.
