Overview
Overview
The Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Outdoor is a dual-band outdoor Wi-Fi 7 access point combining a high-gain internal directional antenna with two external RP-SMA omni antenna ports — giving installers the flexibility to use the built-in directional antenna for focused sector coverage, or swap to external omni antennas for broader 360° outdoor coverage, depending on the deployment. With 4 spatial streams across 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz, 250+ concurrent clients, and 465 m² (5,000 ft²) of outdoor coverage, it delivers Wi-Fi 7 performance in all outdoor conditions.
The IPX6-rated enclosure withstands direct water jets and outdoor weather, and the wall and pole mount bracket adjusts for precise positioning. Powered over a single Cat6 cable via PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) at just 19W — compatible with any PoE+ switch. CE/FCC/IC certified, NDAA compliant.
Key highlights
- Integrated directional internal antenna — 12.5 dBi on 5 GHz (45°×45°), 8 dBi on 2.4 GHz (90°×90°)
- 2 × RP-SMA external antenna ports — swap for omni antennas for 360° coverage
- Included external omni antennas — 4 dBi on 5 GHz, 3 dBi on 2.4 GHz
- IPX6 weatherproof — all-weather outdoor installation
- 5,000 ft² outdoor coverage across dual-band Wi-Fi 7
- 4 spatial streams, 2×2 MU-MIMO on both bands
- 250+ concurrent clients
- Wall and pole mount included — pole diameter 1–2.36″
- Single Cat6 cable carries power and data via PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
- Wind rated to 200 km/h — suitable for exposed outdoor installations
- CE/FCC/IC certified, NDAA compliant
Recommended for
- Gardens & outdoor spaces — directional internal antenna focuses Wi-Fi 7 signal across large outdoor areas from a single mount
- Open outdoor deployments — swap to external omni antennas for 360° coverage in car parks, plazas, and open grounds
- Mixed-device environments — dual-band covers both modern Wi-Fi 7 clients and legacy 2.4 GHz IoT and devices outdoors
- Campus outdoor areas — pairs with indoor UniFi APs for seamless indoor-outdoor 802.11r roaming
Performance
Aggregate throughput
The U7 Outdoor is a dual-band AP — 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz only, no 6 GHz radio. The 5 GHz radio with internal directional antenna at 12.5 dBi delivers 4.3 Gbps at BW240 across a focused 45° beam, extending usable range well beyond standard omni APs. The external omni antenna option provides 360° lower-gain coverage when a broader pattern is required.
Per-band radio specifications
| Spec | 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| MIMO | 2×2 MU-MIMO | 2×2 MU-MIMO |
| Max data rate | 4.3 Gbps (BW240) | 688 Mbps (BW40) |
| Internal directional gain | 12.5 dBi (45°×45°) | 8 dBi (90°×90°) |
| External omni gain | 4 dBi (360°×30°) | 3 dBi (360°×30°) |
| Max TX power | 26 dBm | 23 dBm |
| Max BSSIDs | 8 per radio | 8 per radio |
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 – 2.4 Gbps |
| 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) | 6.5 Mbps – 1.7 Gbps |
| 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4) | 6.5 Mbps – 300 Mbps |
Coverage & capacity
| Coverage area | 465 m² (5,000 ft²) |
| Max concurrent clients | 250+ |
| Spatial streams | 4 (2 + 2) |
| Channel bandwidth | HT/VHT/HE/EHT 20–240 MHz |
| External antenna option | 2 × RP-SMA ports (external omni antennas included) |
Features
Wireless & roaming
- Wireless meshing
- Band steering
- 802.11r fast roaming
- 802.11k radio resource management
- 802.11v BSS transition management
- Advanced radio management
- Internal directional antenna
- Switchable external omni antennas (RP-SMA)
Guest access & hotspot
- Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0)
- Captive hotspot portal
- Custom branding landing page
- 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
Anatel: 08999-24-08356
Hardware
Physical
| Dimensions | 170 × 208 × 54.5 mm (6.7 × 8.2 × 2.1″) |
| Weight | 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) |
| Enclosure | UV-stabilised polycarbonate, aluminium alloy |
| Mount material | Polycarbonate, SGCC steel |
| Mounting | Wall, pole (mounts included) |
| Pole mount diameter | 1–2.36″ (25–60 mm) |
| Wind loading | 74.6 N at 200 km/h (16.8 lbf at 125 mph) |
| LEDs | Power White/Blue, System White/Blue, Mesh Signal Blue ×4 |
Antennas
| Internal directional | 1 × integrated directional antenna |
| External antenna ports | 2 × RP-SMA connectors |
| External omni antennas | 2 × included (5 GHz: 4 dBi, 2.4 GHz: 3 dBi) |
| 5 GHz beamwidth (directional) | 45° |
| 2.4 GHz beamwidth (directional) | 90° |
Weatherproofing
| IP rating | IPX6 — protected against powerful water jets |
Networking & power
| Networking interface | (1) 1/2.5 GbE RJ45 — data and power over single Cat6 cable |
| Management interface | Ethernet |
| Power method | PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) — no separate power supply required |
| Supported voltage | 42.5–57V DC |
| Max power consumption | 19W |
Environmental
| Operating temperature | -30 to 60°C (-22 to 140°F) |
| Operating humidity | 5–95% non-condensing |
Operating frequencies
| Worldwide | 2400–2483.5 MHz, 5150–5850 MHz |
In the box
UniFi U7 Outdoor access point with wall/pole mount hardware and two external omni antennas (RP-SMA). A UniFi PoE+ switch is required to power the unit (not included).
Software
Managed by UniFi Network
The UniFi U7 Outdoor is fully managed through the UniFi Network application — the same centralised platform used across all UniFi indoor and outdoor access points. 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
- Seamless indoor-outdoor roaming — 802.11r fast roaming ensures clients transition smoothly between indoor APs and the U7 Outdoor.
- Guest hotspot & captive portal — custom-branded outdoor guest WiFi with voucher, payment, or password auth plus Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0).
- Centralised multi-site management — one controller manages multiple outdoor and indoor deployments together.
- Remote firmware updates — push updates to outdoor APs without on-site access.
- Per-user speed limiting — upload/download caps per user or SSID for fair outdoor bandwidth management.
- WiFi schedules — define time-based wireless access policies per SSID for outdoor areas.
Requirements
| UniFi Network | Version 8.2.93 or later |
| Hosting | Self-hosted or UniFi Cloud |
| Licensing | None — free with no per-device fees |
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Outdoor installation guide covering wall and pole mounting, external antenna fitting, PoE+ requirements, and first-time setup via UniFi Network.