NETGEAR WBE718 Insight 9.4Gbps Cloud Manageable WiFi 7 Wireless Access Point

ITEM #: NG-WBE718 MFG #: WBE718-111NAS

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WBE718-111NAS - Overview

Achieve real-time responsiveness, super low latency, and greater capacity while doubling the data throughput of WiFi 7!

The Future Of Business Is Here
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 up to 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:

    • Business-class WiFi based on next generation 802.11be WiFi 7 technology on 6GHz, 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands (Backward compatible to 802.11b/g/b/n/a/ac/ax)
    • Support 320MHz channelization in the 6GHz channel 160MHz and in the 5GHz channel to deliver 2.4 times the throughput compared to previous generation
    • Tri-band, 2.4GHz, 5.0GHz, 6.0GHz, 6 streams of data for an aggregate throughput of up to 9.4Gbps
    • Instant WiFi Mesh forming wireless backhaul with other Pro WiFi Insight managed access points to form a WiFi mesh network
    • 100% more throughput in 2-stream 5.0GHz band compared to previous generation
    • Enterprise security and Enhanced Open security, such as WPA3, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA3 Enterprise, 8x SSID, Dynamic VLAN and VLAN
    • Basic Service Set Coloring (BSS Coloring) enabling significant improvement in radio frequency channel effeciency and reduction of interference
     
  • Specifications:

    • WiFi Standard:
      - 6GHz: 802.11ax/be
      - 5GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be
      - 2.4GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax/be
    • Wireless Mode (Transmit x Receive):
      - 2.4GHz is 2x2
      - 5GHz is 2x2
      - 6GHz is 2x2
    • OFDM/OFDMA: Both OFDM and OFDMA
    • Multi-User MIMO: Bidirectional MU-MIMO
    • Bidirectional MU-MIMO: 37 pre group
    • Maximum Wireless Theoretical Throughput: 9.4Gbps
    • Maximum Theoretical Throughput per Band:
      - 2.4GHz: 688Mbps
      - 5GHz: 2,882Mbps
      - 6GHz: 5,765Mbps
    • Antenna Gain Internal:
      - 2.4GHz: 3.45dBi/5GHz
      - 5.39dBi/6GHz: 5.49dBi
    • Power over Ethernet (PoE): 802.3at
    • PoE Power Consumption: 25W
    • Secure Socket Layer (SSL): Yes
    • Router Mode: No
    • WiFi Range: 2,500 square feet
    • Fast Roaming: Yes
    • Ethernet Ports: 1x 2.5GbE port
    • Management: NETGEAR Insight - Secure cloud and local network management
    • SSID Wireless Networks: 8
    • Security Features: Supports OWE, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise
    • Operating Temperature: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
    • Dimensions (WxDxH): 6.20" x 6.20" x 1.60" (157mm x 157mm x 40mm)
    • Weight: 1.5lbs (0.69kg)

      Management
    • NETGEAR Insight Remote Cloud Management: NETGEAR Insight is the easy-to-use solution for delivering centralized remote management of networks across multiple locations for small business owners, IT managers, MSPs and VARs all from a single pane-of-glass on any device.
    • NETGEAR Engage Controller: Centralized application to configure AV switches, pro routers, and access points across your entire network. Lightweight and portable, you can run it from a USB thumb drive.
     
  • Item Includes:

    • 1x NETGEAR WBE718 Insight Manageable Wireless Access Point
    • 1x Wall/ceiling mount kit
    • 1x Installation guide
     

WBE718-111NAS - Required Accessories

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