Overview
Overview
The Ubiquiti UniFi HD In-Wall Access Point is the high-density upgrade to the UAP-AC-IW — a dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 in-wall AP that replaces any standard single-gang Ethernet wall outlet with a discreet, wall-flush wireless access point and 5-port Gigabit switch. It delivers simultaneous dual-band coverage across 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz with 6 spatial streams, Wave 2 MU-MIMO, and beamforming — supporting 200+ concurrent clients and 8 BSSIDs per radio in a compact 139.7 × 86.7 × 25.75mm form factor.
Five Gigabit Ethernet ports make it a full mini switch as well as a wireless AP — one uplink port connects to the PoE switch, and four downstream ports connect wired devices in the room. The 48V PoE passthrough port powers a connected VoIP phone, IP camera, or secondary device directly from the wall plate. Powered by 802.3at PoE+ over a single cable — no separate power supply required.
Key highlights
- Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 — simultaneous 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz coverage
- 6 spatial streams with MU-MIMO and beamforming
- 5 × Gigabit Ethernet ports — full built-in mini switch
- 48V PoE passthrough — powers VoIP phone or IP camera from the wall plate
- 200+ concurrent wireless clients
- 8 BSSIDs per radio for flexible multi-SSID deployments
- Wall-flush single-gang form factor — 139.7 × 86.7 × 25.75mm
- Powered by 802.3at PoE+ — no separate power supply required
- 802.11r/k/v fast roaming and Zero Handoff Roaming
- CE, FCC, IC certified
Recommended for
- Hotels & hospitality — per-room dual-band AP with PoE passthrough for room phones, using existing in-wall Ethernet infrastructure
- Offices & co-working — per-desk WiFi with four GbE ports for PC, phone, and peripherals at the same wall point
- Retrofit deployments — replaces existing Ethernet wall plates in buildings with structured cabling — no ceiling work required
- High-density residential — per-room AP provides dedicated dual-band wireless capacity with no interference between rooms
Features
Wireless & roaming
- Wireless uplink
- Band steering
- 802.11r fast roaming
- 802.11k radio resource management
- 802.11v BSS transition management
- Zero Handoff Roaming
- Advanced radio management
- RF map & spectral analysis
- Airtime fairness
- Beamforming
Wired connectivity
- 5 × Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Built-in 4-port Gigabit switch
- 48V PoE passthrough (pins 1,2+; 3,6–)
- Powers connected VoIP phone
- Powers connected IP camera
Guest access & hotspot
- Captive hotspot portal
- Custom branding landing page
- Voucher authentication
- Payment-based authentication
- External portal server support
- Guest network isolation
- Password authentication
Security & access control
- WPA2 enterprise encryption
- WPA-PSK / WPA-Enterprise
- 802.11w / PMF
- 802.1Q VLAN tagging
- Dynamic VLAN (RADIUS)
- Per-user rate limiting
- Guest traffic isolation
- WMM traffic prioritisation
Compliance
FCC
IC
Hardware
Physical
| Dimensions | 139.7 × 86.7 × 25.75 mm (5.5 × 3.41 × 1.01″) |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Enclosure | Polycarbonate |
| Mounting | 1-gang electrical wall box (not included) |
| Button | Factory reset |
Networking & power
| Networking interfaces | (5) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports |
| PoE passthrough | 48V passive PoE output (pins 1,2+; 3,6–) |
| Power method | 802.3af PoE / 802.3at PoE+ — no separate power supply required |
| Supported voltage | 44–57V DC |
| Max power consumption | 11W (without PoE passthrough) / 23W (with PoE passthrough) |
Wireless
| WiFi standards | 802.11 a/b/g/n/r/k/v/ac/ac-wave2 |
| Bands | Dual-band — 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz |
| Spatial streams | 6 (4×4 on 5 GHz, 2×2 on 2.4 GHz) |
| Max TX power | 5 GHz: 26 dBm / 2.4 GHz: 23 dBm |
| Antenna gain (dual-band) | 5 GHz: 3.4 dBi / 2.4 GHz: 1.8 dBi |
| Antenna gain (5 GHz only) | 6 dBi (dual-polarity) |
| Beamforming | Supported |
| Max BSSIDs | 8 per radio |
| Concurrent clients | 200+ |
Environmental
| Operating temperature | -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F) |
| Operating humidity | 5–95% non-condensing |
In the box
UniFi HD In-Wall AP with mounting accessories. A 1-gang electrical wall box is required for installation (not included). A PoE+ switch is required to power the unit — does not include a PoE adapter.
Specifications
Per-band radio specifications
| Spec | 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| MIMO | 4×4 MU-MIMO (Wave 2) | 2×2 MU-MIMO |
| Max data rate | 867 Mbps (VHT80) | 300 Mbps (HT40) |
| Antenna gain (dual-band config) | 3.4 dBi | 1.8 dBi |
| Antenna gain (5 GHz-only config) | 6 dBi | — |
| Max TX power | 26 dBm | 23 dBm |
| Beamforming | Supported | — |
| Max BSSIDs | 8 per radio | 8 per radio |
Supported data rates
| Standard | Data rate range |
|---|---|
| 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5) | 6.5 Mbps – 867 Mbps (MCS0–MCS9 NSS1/2, VHT 20/40/80) |
| 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4) | 6.5 Mbps – 300 Mbps (MCS0–MCS15, HT 20/40) |
| 802.11a/g | 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps |
| 802.11b | 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps |
Advanced traffic management
| VLAN | 802.1Q |
| Advanced QoS | Per-user rate limiting |
| Guest traffic isolation | Supported |
| WMM | Voice, Video, Best Effort, Background |
| Concurrent clients | 200+ |
WiFi standards & security
| WiFi standards | 802.11 a/b/g/n/r/k/v/ac/ac-wave2 |
| Security | WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2, TKIP/AES), 802.11w/PMF |
| BSSID | 8 per radio |
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Ubiquiti UniFi HD In-Wall Access Point datasheet covering full specifications, mounting instructions, and compliance certifications.