The UniFi U7 Outdoor , available from Umatech, is a powerful and robust WiFi 6/7 access point designed for outdoor use. With a rugged and weatherproof design, this device offers reliable performance under the most demanding conditions.
Construction and durability
The U7 Outdoor measures 170 x 208 x 54.5 mm and weighs 1.2 kg. The enclosure is constructed of UV-stabilized polycarbonate and aluminum alloy, while the mounting components are polycarbonate and SGCC steel. The pole mount supports pipes with an outer diameter of 25–60 mm. This access point is wind-resistant up to 74.6 N at 200 km/h (125 mph) and has an IPX6 rating for water and dust resistance.
Hardware features
The UniFi U7 Outdoor features one 1/2.5 GbE RJ45 network port and is managed via Ethernet. Power is supplied via PoE+ (42.5–57 V DC) with a maximum power consumption of 19 W, compatible with a UniFi PoE switch.
In terms of wireless performance, the device supports:
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2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps (BW40), TX power 23 dBm, MIMO 2x2, antenna gain 8 dBi (directional internal) / 3 dBi (external omni), beamwidth 90°
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5 GHz: 4.3 Gbps (BW240), TX power 26 dBm, MIMO 2x2, antenna gain 12.5 dBi (directional internal) / 4 dBi (external omni), beamwidth 45°
The access point is equipped with one directional internal antenna, two external omni antennas, and two RP-SMA connectors for additional antennas. Five LEDs provide visual status indicators and a factory reset button. It can be easily mounted on a wall, ceiling, or pole, and functions reliably in temperatures ranging from -30°C to 60°C and relative humidity from 5% to 95% (non-condensing). The product is CE, FCC, and IC certified.
Software and connectivity
The U7 Outdoor supports the latest Wi-Fi standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (WiFi 6 and WiFi 7) and offers comprehensive security options such as WPA-PSK, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, and PPSK. The device can manage up to 8 BSSIDs per radio, supports VLAN (802.1Q) and advanced QoS with per-user rate limiting. Guest traffic isolation is fully supported, and the access point can handle more than 200 simultaneous clients.
Supported data rates per standard
- 802.11a/g: up to 54 Mbps
- 802.11b: up to 11 Mbps
- 802.11n: up to 300 Mbps
- 802.11ac: up to 1.7 Gbps
- 802.11ax (WiFi 6): up to 2.4 Gbps
- 802.11be (WiFi 7): up to 4.3 Gbps
This makes the UniFi U7 Outdoor an ideal access point for demanding outdoor environments where high speed, reliability and robustness are essential.