Overview
Overview
The Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD is a compact 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO access point that combines high-performance wireless with an ultra-small form factor — making it ideal for environments where performance and discreet aesthetics both matter. At just 160 × 160 × 32.65mm, it is the smallest high-density AP in the UniFi range, yet delivers 4×4 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz (1,733 Mbps), Wave 2 multi-user technology, and 8 BSSIDs per radio in a package that runs on standard 802.3af PoE at just 10.5W.
This 3-pack contains three nanoHD access points — ideal for deploying across multiple rooms, floors, or zones with consistent enterprise performance and centralised management through the UniFi Network application. Multi-packs do not include PoE adapters; we recommend powering via a UniFi PoE switch.
Key highlights
- 3-pack — three nanoHD APs for multi-room or multi-floor deployments
- 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO — serves multiple clients simultaneously
- 4×4 MIMO on 5 GHz (1,733 Mbps), 2×2 on 2.4 GHz (300 Mbps)
- Ultra-compact 160mm form factor — smallest high-density AP in the UniFi range
- Standard 802.3af PoE at just 10.5W — compatible with any PoE switch
- 8 BSSIDs per radio for flexible multi-SSID deployments
- 200+ concurrent clients per AP
- Beamforming for improved range and throughput
- CE, FCC, IC certified
Recommended for
- Hotels & hospitality — compact design fits hotel corridors and rooms where large APs would be intrusive
- Offices & co-working spaces — consistent performance across multiple floors with a single management interface
- Education — multi-room classroom deployments with guest portal, voucher auth, and fast roaming
- PoE-constrained networks — 10.5W 802.3af PoE compatibility avoids the need for PoE+ infrastructure
Features
Wireless & roaming
- Wireless meshing
- Wireless uplink
- Band steering
- Fast roaming
- Zero Handoff Roaming
- Advanced radio management
- RF map & spectral analysis
- Airtime fairness
- Beamforming
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
Management
- Multi-site management
- WLAN groups
- Remote firmware updates
- RF map & performance tools
- Detailed analytics & reporting
- iOS & Android app support
Compliance
FCC
IC
Hardware
Physical
| Dimensions | 160 × 160 × 32.65 mm (6.30 × 6.30 × 1.29″) |
| Weight (without mount) | 300 g (10.6 oz) |
| Weight (with mount) | 315 g (11.1 oz) |
| Enclosure | Polycarbonate |
| Mounting | Wall / Ceiling (kits included) |
| Button | Factory reset |
| LED | LED provisioning ring |
Networking & power
| Networking interface | (1) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port — data and power over single cable |
| Power method | 802.3af PoE — no separate power supply required, compatible with any standard PoE switch |
| Supported voltage | 44–57V DC |
| Max power consumption | 10.5W |
Environmental
| Operating temperature | -10 to 70°C (14 to 158°F) |
| Operating humidity | 5–95% non-condensing |
Operating frequencies
| Worldwide | 2400–2483.5 MHz, 5150–5850 MHz |
In the box
3 × UniFi nanoHD access points with wall/ceiling mounting kits. This multi-pack does not include PoE adapters — recommend powering via a UniFi PoE switch.
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 | 1,733 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Antenna gain | 3 dBi (dual-polarity) | 2.8 dBi (single-polarity) |
| Max TX power | 26 dBm | 23 dBm |
| Max BSSIDs | 8 per radio | 8 per radio |
| Beamforming | Supported | — |
Supported data rates
| Standard | Data rate range |
|---|---|
| 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5) | 6.5 Mbps – 1,733 Mbps (MCS0–MCS9 NSS1/2/3/4, VHT 20/40/80) |
| 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4) | 6.5 Mbps – 450 Mbps (MCS0–MCS23, 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+ per AP (600+ across 3-pack) |
WiFi standards & security
| WiFi standards | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ac-wave2 |
| Security | WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2, TKIP/AES), 802.11w/PMF |
| BSSID | 8 per radio |
Technology
802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO
The nanoHD uses 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO technology — unlike Wave 1 APs which communicate with only one client at a time, a Wave 2 AP can simultaneously serve multiple clients. This significantly increases multi-user throughput and overall wireless experience in environments with many connected devices.
Assuming the same conditions, a Wave 2 radio provides up to 75% improvement over a Wave 1 radio — increasing wireless performance and allowing more clients to connect at the same performance level.
4×4 spatial streams on 5 GHz
At any single time, the nanoHD’s 4×4 Wave 2 radio can simultaneously communicate with:
- Four 1×1 MU-MIMO clients
- Two 2×2 MU-MIMO clients
- One 2×2 client and two 1×1 clients
- One 3×3 client and one 1×1 client
SU-MIMO clients connecting to the nanoHD also benefit from the Wave 2 hardware, gaining approximately 10–20% greater performance compared to a Wave 1 AP.
Beamforming
The nanoHD uses beamforming to direct the wireless signal toward connected clients rather than broadcasting equally in all directions — improving signal strength, throughput, and effective range for each connected device.
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD access point datasheet covering full specifications, mounting instructions, and compliance certifications.