Overview
Overview
The Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Long-Range is a compact ceiling-mounted Wi-Fi 7 access point designed to cover more area per AP — making it ideal for environments where wider coverage from fewer access points matters more than extreme throughput. With 3×3 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz and high-gain antennas, it extends reliable Wi-Fi 7 signal across 160 m² (1,750 ft²) with 300+ concurrent clients on just 14W of standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af).
Unlike the rest of the U7 Pro range, the U7 LR is dual-band — covering 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz without a 6 GHz radio. This makes it well suited to environments with a mix of modern and older client devices, where the 2.4 GHz band is still needed for IoT, legacy hardware, and extended range coverage. Its compact ⌀175.7mm form factor and plastic mounting plate make it easy and discreet to install.
Key highlights
- Extended range — 1,750 ft² coverage from a compact ⌀175.7mm form factor
- 3×3 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz for long-range high-throughput coverage
- Standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af) at just 14W — works with any PoE switch
- 5 spatial streams across dual-band (5 GHz + 2.4 GHz)
- 300+ concurrent clients
- 2.5 GbE uplink — backbone keeps pace with wireless throughput
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on both bands
- NDAA compliant, CE/FCC/IC/SRRC certified
Recommended for
- Large open spaces — warehouses, halls, sports facilities where a single AP needs to cover maximum area
- Mixed device environments — dual-band covers both modern Wi-Fi 7 clients and legacy 2.4 GHz devices simultaneously
- PoE-constrained networks — 14W compatibility with standard 802.3af PoE switches avoids needing PoE+ or PoE++ infrastructure
- Discreet installations — compact form factor with a lightweight plastic mounting plate for easy deployment
Performance
Aggregate throughput
The U7 Long-Range is a dual-band AP — 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz only, no 6 GHz radio. The 3×3 MU-MIMO 5 GHz radio delivers 4.3 Gbps at BW160, with high-gain antennas that extend usable range beyond typical 2×2 designs. The 2.4 GHz radio provides coverage and compatibility for legacy devices and IoT hardware.
Per-band radio specifications
| Spec | 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| MIMO | 3×3 MU-MIMO | 2×2 MU-MIMO |
| Max data rate | 4.3 Gbps (BW160) | 688 Mbps (BW40) |
| Antenna gain | 6 dBi | 4 dBi |
| Max TX power | 27 dBm | 26 dBm |
| Max BSSIDs | 8 | 8 |
Supported data rates
| Standard | Data rate range |
|---|---|
| 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) | 7.3 Mbps – 4.3 Gbps |
| 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | 7.3 Mbps – 3.6 Gbps |
| 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) | 6.5 Mbps – 2.6 Gbps |
| 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4) | 6.5 Mbps – 450 Mbps |
Coverage & capacity
| Coverage area | 160 m² (1,750 ft²) |
| Max concurrent clients | 300+ |
| Spatial streams | 5 (3 + 2) |
| Channel bandwidth | HT/VHT/HE/EHT up to 160 MHz |
| Uplink | 2.5 GbE RJ45 |
Features
Wireless & roaming
- Wireless meshing
- Band steering
- 802.11r fast roaming
- 802.11k radio resource management
- 802.11v BSS transition management
- Advanced radio management
Guest access & hotspot
- Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0)
- Captive hotspot portal
- Voucher authentication
- Payment-based authentication
- External portal server support
- Guest network isolation
- Password authentication
Security & access control
- WPA3 enterprise encryption
- Private Pre-Shared Key (PPSK)
- RADIUS over TLS (RadSec)
- Dynamic RADIUS-assigned VLAN
- Client device isolation
- WiFi speed limiting (per user)
- WiFi schedules
Compliance
CE
FCC
IC
SRRC
Hardware
Physical
| Dimensions | ⌀175.7 × 43 mm (⌀6.9 × 1.7″) |
| Weight | 448 g (15.8 oz) |
| Enclosure | Polycarbonate, aluminium alloy |
| Mount material | Polycarbonate, SGCC steel |
| Mounting | Ceiling, wall (plastic mounting plate included) |
| LEDs | System White / Blue |
Networking & power
| Networking interface | (1) 2.5 GbE RJ45 — data and power over single Cat6 cable |
| Management interface | Ethernet |
| Power method | PoE (IEEE 802.3af) — no separate power supply required |
| Supported voltage | 42.5–57V DC |
| Max power consumption | 14W |
Wireless software
| WiFi standards | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) |
| Bands | Dual-band — 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz (no 6 GHz) |
| Channel bandwidth | HT/VHT/HE/EHT up to 160 MHz |
| Security | WPA / WPA2 / WPA3 / PPSK |
| BSSID | 8 per radio |
| Concurrent clients | 300+ |
Environmental
| Operating temperature | -30 to 50°C (-22 to 122°F) |
| Operating humidity | 5–95% non-condensing |
Operating frequencies
| Worldwide | 2400–2483.5 MHz, 5150–5850 MHz |
In the box
UniFi U7 Long-Range access point with plastic mounting plate. Any standard PoE (802.3af) switch is sufficient to power the unit (not included).
Software
Managed by UniFi Network
The UniFi U7 Long-Range is fully managed through the UniFi Network application — Ubiquiti’s centralised platform for configuring, monitoring, and scaling wireless networks. Available as a self-hosted controller or via UniFi Cloud, with no per-device licensing fees and full multi-site management from a single interface.
Core capabilities
- Centralised multi-site management — one controller manages multiple sites, each with its own monitoring, config, and admin accounts.
- Remote firmware updates — push updates to all access points without on-site access.
- Guest hotspot & captive portal — custom-branded portals with voucher, payment, or password auth plus Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0).
- Per-user speed limiting — upload/download caps per user or SSID for fair bandwidth management.
- WiFi schedules — define time-based wireless access policies per SSID.
- Network & VLAN configuration — per-SSID VLANs and dynamic RADIUS-assigned VLANs for network segmentation.
Requirements
| UniFi Network | Version 9.1.120 or later |
| iOS app | Version 10.20.2 or later |
| Android app | Version 10.21.7 or later |
| Hosting | Self-hosted or UniFi Cloud |
| Licensing | None — free with no per-device fees |
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Long-Range installation guide covering ceiling and wall mounting, cabling, PoE requirements, and first-time setup via UniFi Network.