Wireless Cloud Managed Access Point Wi-Fi 7 - Wi-Fi 7

Introduction

The WBE718 expands the NETGEAR Insight Cloud Access Point products to offer a next generation tri-band access point that includes a new and ultra wide, ultra fast WiFi frequency band. The WBE718 is a 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz tri-band design delivering upto 9.4Gbps total WiFi throughput, supported by a 2.5G Power-over-Ethernet port, and industry leader of technology innovation and performance in its product class.

The WBE718 enables industry's next generation WiFi standard, WiFi 7 operating on 6GHz band in addition to 2.4GHz and 5GHz, delivering unprecedented data throughput speed and available channels for WiFi connectivity with smartphones, IoT devices, and computers. The newly expanded 6GHz band provides up to 2.4 times more channels for WiFi communication, enabling the WBE718 to deliver faster speed, handling more client devices in a significantly less congested environment.

WiFi 6 operates in 2.5GHz and 5GHz, with 160MHz channelization in the 5GHz band. By contrast, WiFi 7 operates in 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, with 320MHz channelization in the 6GHz band. By enabling the 320MHz channels, the WBE718 delivers up to twice the speed in the 5GHz band than WiFi 6 access points.

The WBE718 is ideal in high density client device environments such as schools, hotels, restaurants and conference centers, and provides enterprise-grade WiFi network security. Equipped with the latest WiFi 7 (802.11be) technology, including features such as Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K QAM, and 320 MHz channel width operation in the 6 GHz band, the WBE718 not only offers increased speeds, coverage, and capacity but also ensures that you are equipped with high-performance WiFi ready for the future. Experience enhanced reliability as you connect more devices to your business network without any slowdowns or coverage gaps.

Together with Insight Cloud Management, the WBE718 facilitates effortless network management for businesses, even without IT expertise, ensuring a robust WiFi connection that keeps every customer satisfied. This WiFi 7 access point works seamlessly with your current NETGEAR Insight managed switches, Pro Routers, and previous generation WiFi devices access points of WiFi 5, WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E. Enjoy a 4-Year Insight subscription included with the WBE718.

Features

2.4 GHz

Yes

5 GHz

Yes

6 GHz

Yes

Maximum data transfer rate

9400 Mbit/s

Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)

688 Mbit/s

Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)

2882 Mbit/s

Maximum data transfer rate (6 GHz)

5765 Mbit/s

Ethernet LAN data rates

2500 Mbit/s

Throughput data rate

9400 Mbit/s

Networking standards

IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt

Cabling technology

10/100/1000/2500Base-T

Coverage area

232.26 m²

MIMO

Yes

MIMO type

Multi User MIMO

Spread spectrum method

OFDM, OFDMA

Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)

Yes

VLAN support

Yes

Wireless meshing

Yes

Band steering

Yes

Quality of Service (QoS) support

Yes

Security

Security algorithms

OWE, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise

Number of SSID supported

8

Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)

Yes

Access Control List (ACL)

Yes

Management features

Web-based management

Yes

Web-based setup wizard

Yes

Traffic statistics

Yes

Cloud-managed

Yes

Firmware upgradeable

Yes

Ports & interfaces

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1

Power

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Yes

Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supported

Active PoE, PoE+

Power consumption (max)

25 W

Design

Placement

Wall, Desk, Ceiling

Product colour

White

LED indicators

Yes

Antenna

Antenna type

Internal

Antenna gain level (max)

5.49 dBi

Weight & dimensions

Width

157 mm

Depth

157 mm

Height

40 mm

Weight

690 g

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 40 °C