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The UniFi Dream Router 7 (UDR7), one of the three compact cloud gateways Ubiquiti recently announced, is a significant upgrade to the previous version, the UDR.
It’s somewhat the result of lumping the non-Wi-Fi UniFi Cloud Gateway Max (UCG-Max) and an UniFi Wi-Fi 7 access point, such as U7 Pro Max, into a single compact package. The result? To the majority of home and SMB users, it really is a dream Wi-Fi 7 router. Unfortunately, for those few needing the top 10Gbps bandwidth, the UDR7 is close, but not enough to get the cigar.
Here’s the bottom line: At the retail price of $279, the Ubiquiti UDR7 is the best entry-level Wi-Fi 7 for those with up to 2.5Gbps broadband. It can be used as a standalone unit or as part of a robust Wi-Fi system when UniFi access points are added. After that, its ability to host IP cameras and phones is a bonus.
UniFi Dream Router 7: Ubiquit’s third-generation compact Wi-Fi-enabled cloud gateway
The UDR7 is the third in Ubiquiti’s lineage of compact, egg-shaped cloud gateways, which started with the UDM back in the time of Wi-Fi 5 and then continued with the Wi-Fi 6 UDR.
This latest gateway has everything available in the previous two, plus much more. It’s far superior on the port front alone, having one SFP+ WAN/LAN port in case you want to connect to a 10Gbps Internet broadband or host a Multi-Gig switch to build a robust wired network via a switch—most of Ubiquiti’s switches come with an SFP+ uplink port.
You can also turn this SFP+ port into a 10GBASE-T via an adapter, which I used for the testing.
Addtionally, the UDR7 has one 2.5Gbps Multi-Gig LAN/WAN port and three 2.5Gbps Multi-Gig LAN ports, of which one features PoE, which comes in handy when you want to add a PoE device, such as an IP camera or phone.
The way all UniFi consoles work is that you can configure these ports to the max, including switching their WAN/LAN role. But by default, the two WAN ports are there for a dual-WAN setup. If you only have one Internet connection (the likely case), you can turn the other port into a LAN via the web user interface.
Still, port-wise, the UDR7 is far from perfect for two reasons:
- Its PoE port features the lowest 802.3af standard, which is not enough to handle the U7 Pro or U7 Pro Max Wi-Fi 7 access points. (Ubiquiti will likely release future Wi-Fi 7 APs that also use this PoE standard.)
- The SFP+ is its only 10Gbps port, dashing the dream of those wanting to have a 10Gbps network on both the WAN (Internet) and LAN sides.
The UDR7 is also modest in terms of Wi-Fi, featuring 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 specs in all three bands. Considering its ports, though, that kind of makes sense since its bandwidth is generally limited to 2.5Gbps anyway.
Like the UDR, the UDR7 has a microSD slot for storage space for its network video recorder (NVR) feature.
A little nitpicking: I don’t like the location of this slot, which is right between SFP+ and power ports. In my testing, it was impossible to remove the card without unplugging either of the two. (In real-world usage, chances are you won’t need to deal with this port much.)
In any case, a 64GB card is included, but you can replace it with a card of any capacity.
The gateway doesn’t need this external storage source to function as a router. It has onboard storage for apps and settings. Ubiquiti doesn’t disclose the amount of internal flash it has, though it likely has the same as the UDR if not more.
The table below shows the evolution in the hardware specs of these three UniFi egg-shaped gateways.
Hardware specifications: UDR7 vs. UDR vs. UDM
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| Full Name | UniFi Dream Router 7 | UniFi Dream Router | UniFi Dream Machine |
| Model | UDR7 | UDR | UDM |
| Operating Roles | Cloud Gateway | Router | |
| Wi-Fi Bandwidth | Tri-band BE1100 | Dual-band AX3000 | Dual-band AC2000 |
| 6GHz band (channel width) | 2×2 BE: Up to 5.7Gbps (20/40MHz/160/320MHz) | None | |
| 5GHz band (channel width) | 2×2 BE: Up to 4.3Gbps (20/40/160/240MHz) | 2×2 AX: Up to 2.4Gbps (20/40/160MHz) | 4×4 AC: Up to 1.7Gbps (20/40/80MHz) |
| 2.4GHz band (channel width) | 2×2 BE: Up to 688 Mbps (20/40MHz) | 4×4 Wi-Fi 4 (N): Up to 576Mbps (20/40MHz) | 2×2 Wi-Fi 4 (N): Up to 300Mbps (20/40MHz) |
| Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) | No | n/a | |
| Multi-Link Operation (MLO) | Yes (UniFi OS 4.1.15 and later) | n/a | |
| Wi-Fi Coverage (estimate) | 1500 ft2 | ||
| Processing Power | Quad-core Arm Cortex A53 1.5GHz CPU, 3GB RAM | Dual-Core Cortex A53 1.35GHz CPU, 2GB RAM | Quad-core Arm Cortex A57 1.7GHz CPU, 2GB RAM |
| Storage | Undisclosed internal flash, 64GB microSD pre-installed in SD card slot | 128GB internal flash, microSD card slot for a 128GB larger card | 16GB internal flash |
| Dimensions | 4.33-inch (110 mm) wide 7.25-in (184.2 mm) tall | ||
| Weight | 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) | 2.54 lb (1.15 kg) | 2.32 lb (1.05 kg) |
| PoE Port | 1x 802.3af | 2x 802.3af | None |
| PoE Power Budget | 15.4W | 40W | n/a |
| Max PoE Per Port | 15.4W | n/a | |
| Multi-Gig Port | 1x SFP+ (WAN/LAN), 1x 2.5GBASE-T WAN/LAN), 4x 2.5GBASE-T LAN | None | |
| Gigabit Port | None | 1x WAN, 4x LAN | |
| Power Method | Standard AC power cord | ||
| Power Supply | AC/DC, Internal, 50W | AC/DC, Internal,14.4W | |
| Supported Voltage | 100-240V AC | ||
| Power Consumption (per 24 hours) | ≈ 315 Wh (tested with no PoE device) | ≈ 228 Wh (tested with no PoE device) | Not tested |
| Internal Fan | Yes | ||
| Max TX Power | 2.4GHz: 23 dBm 5GHz: 26 dBm 6GHz: 24 dBm | 2.4GHz: 26 dBm 5GHz: 26 dBm | 2.4GHz: 23 dBm 5GHz: 26 dBm |
| Antenna Gain | 2.4GHz: 5 dBi 5GHz: 7 dBi 6GHz: 6 dBi | 2.4GHz: 3 dBi 5GHz: 4.3 dBi | 2.4GHz: 3 dBi 5GHz: 4.5 dBi |
| Wireless Security | WPA/WPA2/WPA3 | ||
| Mesh Ready | Yes (with UniFi access point) | ||
| Notable Design | Egg shape design, Color-changing ring status light, Front-facing 0.96″ vertical status screen, microSD slot | Egg shape design, Color-changing ring status light | |
| UniFi Application Suite (concurrent supported apps) | Network, Protect, Talk, Access, Connect | Network | |
| Max UniFi Device Support (Concurrent access points, cameras, phones, etc.) | 30+ | 20+ | Up to 40 UniFi APs |
| Max Camera Support (Protect app) | HD (5) 2K (2) 4K (1) | n/a | |
| Max Concurrent User Support (end-devices) | 300+ | 150+ | undisclosed |
| IDS/IPS Throughput (routing bandwidth with security turned on) | 2.3Gbps | 1Gbps | 900Mbps |
| Software Version (at review) | UniFi OS: 4.1.18 Network: 9.0.114 | UniFi OS: 2.4.9 Network: 7.1.61 | UniFi OS: 1.1.6 Network: 5.12.35 |
| Release Date | February 25, 2025 | April 26, 2022 | November 2019 |
| US Cost (at launch) | $279 | $199 | $299 |
As noted in the table, the UDR7 supports Wi-Fi 7’s MLO feature as long as you update its UniFi OS to version 4.1.15 or later. Per Ubiquiti, it doesn’t support AFC, which is only available in the company’s high-end Wi-Fi 7 access point, such as the UniFi E7.
UniFi Dream Router 7: A member of an ecosystem with multiple hardware categories
Despite the “router” notion in the name, the UDR7 is much more than a simple router. In fact, at the core, like the UDR or the UDM-SE, it’s a UniFi console designed to be a host that powers a UniFi ecosystem of multiple hardware categories called “applications” by Ubiquiti.
Tip
Generally, all UniFi cloud gateways (a.k.a. hardware consoles) share the same basic features and settings, but their capacities vary depending on the hardware specs.
Main applications in the UniFi Application Suite include:
- Network (default): This application enables the hardware to function as an advanced router by managing all things network-related, including network settings/features, security, firewall, Wi-Fi, and the support for extenders/access points to form a mesh system.
- Protect: The support for IP cameras as an advanced surveillance system, including a built-in NVR.
- Talk: A locally hosted Voice-over-IP system.
- Access: A “platform designed for Access Control Systems”—per Ubiquiti. Examples are door-related security IoT devices, such as doorbells, keyfobs, locks, etc.
- Connect: Application that manages digital signage and EV Stations
Each of these applications is a world in itself, with various in-depth customization and different types of UniFi devices.
Compared to the UDR, the UDR7 can handle 10 more UniFi devices (such as access points, IP phones, or security cameras) and double the concurrent users.
What’s most significant is that it now has 2.3Gbps of routing bandwidth with the security features turned on. Considering its entry-level ports, you likely won’t notice the difference in the UDR7’s throughputs between working with or without security. And that indeed was the case in my experience.
Typical setup process
The UDR7 shares the same setup process and management as the rest of UniFi gateways. Specifically, you can access its web user interface via the default IP address (192.168.1.1) the way you do any standard router, and the rest is self-explanatory.
Alternatively, you can use the UniFi mobile app for the job, though I prefer the web interface, which has more in-depth access to the hardware.
No matter which you use, the mobile app or the web UI, you can choose to use it independently from Ubiquiti via local management to have your privacy intact. However, you can also link it with a vendor-connected UI account, which gives you more features and convenience.
Ubiquiti and your privacy
Generally, Ubiquiti insists on a vendor-connected login account during the initial hardware setup process. However, that’s not a requirement, and logging in with a vendor translates to privacy risks.
UI account and UniFi gateways
Here’s the link to the US networking company’s privacy policy.
Online privacy and security are a matter of degree. Different companies handle their users’ data differently.
So, using a login account with Ubiquiti will make life much easier, though, with some work, you can manage the UDR7 or any UniFi gateways remotely via Dynamic DNS. In fact, that is one of many things you can do with this router.
All network configurations you’d need and more
Like any other UniFi gateway, the UDR7 can host multiple UniFi access points to form a mesh system. I tried it out with a few, and it worked flawlessly.
It’s worth noting, though, that you’d likely need separate PoE+ switches, such as the Flex 2.5G PoE, since the UDR7’s built-in switch features the PoE standard, which doesn’t have enough juice for most Wi-Fi 7 access points.
In terms of how many access points it can manage, that’s within the 30+ max number of UniFi devices mentioned above. In my experience, though, hardly any home or SMB network would need more than three access points.
Tip
Ubiquiti’s mesh approach is generally the gateway + extender/access point configuration. All of its gateways that can run more than the Network app can’t function as an access point or mesh point. For example, you can’t use multiple UDR7 units together to form a Wi-Fi system.
For the same token, if you currently have the UDR and want to upgrade to the UDR7, you cannot repurpose the former as a mesh satellite.
Considering the UDR7 itself is a Wi-Fi 7 broadcaster, you’d probably only need one or two more APs.
No matter how many you use, the configuration is the same. Running the latest Network 9, the UDR7 has everything you need in terms of customization, both for the network and Wi-Fi configurations, and then some.
Addtionally, you can expect all the goodness of the UniFi ecosystem, including, but not limited to:
- Flexible port management (VLAN, Dual-WAN, WAN/LAN roles, and more.)
- Up to four SSIDs per band with in-depth customization.
- Advanced VPN servers, including WireGuard and Teleport.
- Advanced firewall and threat protection, including content/access-blocking per categories/countries and ad-blocking.
- Excellent monitoring system for connected devices, including web filtering (parental control) based on different categories applicable to a group or particular device(s).
In short, again, the UDR7 (and any other UniFi gateway) provides everything you want from a robust network.
Ubiquiti UDR7: Excellent performance
I used the UDR7 for almost 10 days but didn’t test its performance until its official release on February 25, 2025, when its UniFi OS version that supports MLO was available.
The hardware consistently proved a pleasure to use. The first thing to note is that, unlike the UDR, the UDR7’s throughput performance remained the same, within the error margins, when I turned its online protection feature on or off (default).
As mentioned in the specs table above, that was likely due to its much higher IDS/IPS Throughput. Rated at 2.3Gbps, it’s basically the real-world speed of the 2.5Gbps port grade and its Wi-Fi specs. So, there’s no way to measure the difference. Still, the numbers in the charts are those with the feature turned off.
On the wired front, it was among the fastest hardware with the 2.5Gbps port grade. There’s an SFP+ port, but since there’s no other 10Gbps port, there is no way to get a faster-than-2.5Gbps wired connection out of the UDR7.
As for Wi-Fi, the gateway’s performance was stellar despite its modest specs, especially on the 6GHz band. Generally, you can expect consistent Gig+ sustained speeds over reasonable distances if you use the MLO connection or either of the 5GHz or 6GHz bands.
What is Gig+
Gig+, or Gig Plus, conveys a speed grade faster than 1Gbps but slower than 2Gbps. So, it’s 1.5Gbps, give or take a couple hundred megabits per second, and it’s not speedy enough to qualify as Multi-Gig Ethernet or multi-Gigabit. Intel coined the term to call its Wi-Fi 6E client chips—the AX210 and AX211—to describe their real-world speeds.
Gig+ applies mainly to the sustained speeds of Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7—via a 2×2 at 160MHz connection—or broadband Internet speed.
But it wasn’t perfect. Unfortunately, the router’s 2.4GHz band was the slowest among similarly specced hardware. This band, however, has been a backup since Wi-Fi 6—it’s there for low-power clients.
In terms of coverage, the UDR7 did better than Ubiquiti’s claim and proved to be similar to the UDR. Specifically, when placed in the middle of an airy area, you can expect it to blanket around 2000 ft2 (186 m2) of space, though you should discount some 25% for the 6GHz band. In any case, your mileage will vary. Not happy? You can always get a UniFi access point to extend the coverage.
The UDR7 passed my 3-day stress test with flying colors. There were no hiccups or anything that caused concern.
It’s worth noting, though, that, like previous egg-shaped UniFi routers, the UDR7 has an internal fan. This fan turned on almost immediately as the hardware booted up but remained quiet during my entire trial—I had to place my ear on the gateway itself to hear the subtle humming sound. It’s never good to have moving parts, but considering my UDM has been working trouble-free since I first reviewed it in late 2019, I’d not be too concerned.
Other than that, the hardware remained relatively cool during operation—it became only slightly warm to the touch. That can be a pleasant surprise for those who’ve used other UniFi Wi-Fi 7 hardware, such as the U7 Pro Max, but not a deviation from previous models of the same design.
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router 7 (UDR7)'s Rating
Pros
All Multi-Gig ports with support for all of Ubiquiti's business hardware segments and built-in PoE
Excellent throughput performance with excellent coverage (for the specs)
Tons of useful networking features, including a mesh controller, all via a comprehensive web user interface and an optional mobile app
Compact and beautiful design
Comparatively affordable, quiet operator
Cons
No 2nd 10Gbps ports, single low-power PoE port
Many convenient features require a UI login, account, not wall-mount-ready, internal fan, awkwardly placed microSD slot
2.4GH band's performance could be better
Conclusion
The Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router 7 (UDR7) is an excellent entry-level multi-Gigabit router for anyone content with this bandwidth grade. In fact, it’s the best to date within the 2.5Gbps hardware segment, which is the sweet spot in terms of costs and real-world practical usage. I speak from experience.
So, if you have the UDR or any Gigabit router that prevents you from thoroughly enjoying your newly minted Gigabit or faster broadband, the UDR7 will be a gratifying upgrade. Get one today!
On the other hand, if you need or want more than 2.5Gbps, you’ll have to keep waiting. Happy or stuck with sub-Gigabit broadband? The UDR is still relevant. Keep it!
Dong, would you mind sharing your testing setup? I’d like to know how you achieved those speeds as I’ve seen plenty of posts online going into detail about less than stellar wifi. Your results seem to be the best out of anyone. Most of your ~10ft wifi results are 1.4Gbps and up while many folks aren’t able to hit 1Gbps.
Thank you kind sir.
Link is in the review but here is how I test Wi-Fi stuff.
Hey Dong! I love your reviews and I always check your site before making any decisions on network gear 🙂
Currently I have the Netgear RS500 and this UDR7 at home and and get noticeably better WiFi performance and range with the Netgear. I place the routers in the same spot and use the same settings.
But in your tests it looks like the UDR7 is close to even the RS700s WiFi performance so I guess it depends on my walls and etc.
So to my questions;
1. I read that a 4×4 radio will have much better coverage and performance vs 2×2 because beamforming, is that true and is that the reason why I get better performance from the RS500?
2. Which one would you choose between the UDR7 and RS500?
Thanks!
It’s not the stream but the broadcasting power that decide the range, Ario. The RS500 is a higher end hardware, which tend to have higher power, but I’ll pick UDR7 over in a heartbeat. The two are apples and oranges. You can get an UniFi access point to increase the range.
Got it, but what do you mean with two are apple and oranges. Both are standalone WiFi 7 routers, no? 🙂
I guess you mean that the Ubiquiti software is on another level vs Netgear software?
Would you still recommend the UDR7 over the RS500 even if I don’t plan to use any extra APs and only use the router alone?
Both apples and oranges are round fruits and edible, no? They are even the same size and sometimes color!
At some point you have to figure things out on your own. Read the posts. Here are those of Netgear, any of them will give you an idea.
hello dong. i currently have a pair of asus xt12 and my provider offers me a 2.5gb connection (soon 5gb). i have about 6 lan devices, about ten in wifi and about fifteen iot. i have wanted to switch to UniFi for some time. would the udr7 be equivalent to the use on the wifi part? . with the vlans, is it possible to create an iot vlan and that an Apple TV on the main vlan can see the iot (with matters) to control them? thank you
You’ll need the UDR7 and another UniFi access point to match the 2-pack XT12’s coverage. After that, you’ll have everything the XT12 has and more but in a totally different interface, including virtual SSIDs which you called VLAN and the actual VLAN that you might not need.
Thank you for these details.
so for example the UDR 7 + the u6-pro? (I’m not looking for the 6ghz band at the moment because I don’t have compatible equipment, even if it means switching to a U7 the day I need it)
And another option would be the cloud gateway fiber + u6-pro? or would having a single wifi access point in 2×2 over 2.4 and 4×4 over 5 be too short for my current use?
I like the fiber because it has 2 SFP+ 10G and a 10G RJ45. with its number of ports, it would even allow me to get rid of my switch
Any UniFi gateway will work any UniFi access point, Joffrey. As for which combo to use, it’s for you to decide. 🙂
Did you get the UDR-7? if yes, how is the experience?
I switched from an asus GT-AX6000 to the UDR-7 and I was disappointed. WiFi speeds and reach are no where near what I was getting with the Asus. using PPPOE rendered the UDR-7 useless as most wireless clients would not get internet. Unifi had released a few software updates and issues seem to persist.
I eventually returned my UDR-7, it is a shame because I really like the UI and configuration options
The GT-AX6000 is a top-tier Wi-Fi 6 router, the UDR7 is a mid-tier Wi-Fi 7 router. If you have Wi-Fi 6 clients (and I’m sure you do) they won’t benefit from the UDR7. More here. Make sure you actually read the entire reviews or posts. Making assumptions is OK until you act on them. (In case it’s not clear, you’re comparing a V6 4Runner of 2022 with a 2025 Prius hybrid and then complain how the latter is “less powerful”).
For your case, you want to get the UCG-Max, or better yet the UCG-Fiber and the E7 AP to have the equivlent of the GT-AX6000 as an upgrade.
I am currently using the Netgear RAX10 router bought 3+ years and it easily covers the 2700 sq.ft. two story home with decent speeds. Do you think that the UDR7 will be able to cover this area without an AP?
If the RAX10 can do it then this UDR7 can definitely do it. More on Wi-Fi range in this post.
Thanks, I was guessing so, only thing I wish that the UDR7 had at least 4×4 MU-MIMO on the 5 Ghz band, so that most 2×2 clients would see full speeds even in farther distances. I can get the Netgear RAXE500 for $270 in deal now. I am debating between the two. I don’t have any wifi 7 devices currently.
A 2×2 client will get the same speed at the same distance regardless of the broadcaste’s streams 2×2 vs. 4×4. The only difference is that the higher streams (4×4) broadcaster can handle more concurrent clients with higher speed since it has more bandwidth. In terms of “full speed” a 4×4 broadcaster can handle two vs. one in a 2×2 broadcaster. More about Wi-Fi bandwidth in this post. I’d take this UDR7 over the any Netgear in a heart beat. There much more to a network than the hardware specs (or speeds) alone.
You might want to consider the UCG-Fiber and the U7 Pro Max.
Thanks for your information and insights. I am also in favor of leaning towards the UDR7 for it’s useful software features. But Ubiquiti’s return policy doesn’t look great for trying out their products!
If you take what I said in the review seriously, chances are you won’t need to buy it to try it out. But I hear you.
In some other reviews there is information that the wifi is 4×4, not 2×2. Has anyone confirmed either?
The UDR7 is 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 on all three bands. You need to stop spending time at the sites of those “other reviews” and then wasting your (and others’) time looking for bias confirmation to validate your wishful thinking. 🙂
Hi, thanks for this presentation!
I actually have a UDM since some years, it started my Unifi journey. Since, I have 3 switches (USW Lite 16 PoE, USW Flex Mini, USW Lite 8 PoE), 4 APs (U6 Enterprise, U6 Mesh) and one LTE Pro.
My question is: can it be a good thing to upgrade my UDM to the UDR7 ? The PoE port can help me because the USW Lite 16 tells me “PoE Availability Exceeded” from time to time, other than that my internet is only 800mb/s actually and the CPU of the UDM seems faster than the one in the UDR7 (but have 3Gb RAM)…
Thanks!
Yes, even the UDR is alredy beter than the UDM. The CPUs in this case are mostly diffrentiated in energy consumption. The UDR7 has zero throttle even with security turned on.
As I see, you wrote that it has a built-in fan like the old model, but on the official website it doesn’t say anything in the specifications.
Have you tried to test it to the maximum, so that the fan turns on, does it make noise?
I mentioned that in the review, Dany. The fan turned on but it wasn’t loud at all. And yes, I did stress-test it.
Thank you very much for your quick reply.
Can multiple UDR’s be used as a mesh network with wired backhaul? I ask about these as opposed to Unifi WiFi7 access points which, when properly used, should be mounted on the ceiling. The UDR’s can be used on desk tops
I mentioned that specifically in the reviews. Make sure you read before asking questions per the rules above.
The Netgear RS300 and the UDR7 come close in wifi performance.
Hi Dong. Thanks for the in-depth review. Can the new UDR7 act as a hub in a Site Magic hub-and-spoke VPN network?
I haven’t tried that, Michael, but it runs Network 9 so it has everything the app has to offer (to an extent).
Is this worth trying even if I don’t have wifi 7 devices? I currently have the Netgear R6700AX router and it easily covers my 2 story home with 500 Mbps internet.
That’s your call. But the Netgear can’t even hold a candle to this UDR7 in features and overall performance.
Thanks, yes that’s why I wanted to try the UDR7, but the return policy isn’t great with Ubiquiti. Apart from the network monitoring and security features, how do you think that the UDR7 provides better wifi performance than like a similar Netgear RS300 router?
Both are on the performance charts.
Hi Dong
Just read this and I have two questions. Apologies if you’ve already addressed this; please feel free to send me back reading it but I couldn’t find the answers.
1. Can you create a wireless mesh network with this? So could I buy the new UX7 for example and add it as a wireless mesh point to extend coverage?
2. When you say the 2.4 GHz is really slow; will this affect the performance of smart home accessories that run on this band? Worried that I could experience frequent drops in connection with my 60-+ accessories dotted around the house!
Thanks!
Hi Nipun,
1. Yes, with a supported UniFi AP, such as the UX7 (of which the review will come soon). As mentioned, the UDR7 can only work as the primary router in a mesh. Most other UniFi APs have the mesh mode, too, but they tend to have PoE as the only powering method, meaning it’s pointless not to use them via wired backhauling.
2. You’ll always have issues with this band if you have that many IoT devices. More here.
Hope this helps.
Brilliant, thank you for this. Might hold off till you’ve reviewed the UX7 before I do anything. Would really really appreciate if you can put the UX7 through the paces in an all wireless mesh set up too!
As for the IoT stuff, I’ve just read the article. Super helpful, thank you. Is airtime fairness a software feature that’s built into the UniFi UI too?
Regards
Nipun
Trying to decide between BE-86U (no 6ghz), BE92U and UDR7. Which one would you recommend as a replacement for RT-AC86U? 6ghz not a deal breaker. Thanks,
Either of the Asus will work, Lukas, and they are great if you want to have something you’ve familiar with. The UDR7 is totally different, but it has much more to offer, and would be my pesronal pick.
calling this an entry-level router is worse in my opinion than calling their first gen udm-pro an Enterprise grade router… neither is accurate.
Well, that how they are called whether you like it or not. I’m called Dong. If that makes you jealous (understandably!), deal with it! 🙂
In all seriousness, it’s “Entry-Level Multi-Gigabit”. Keep that in mind.