WiFi access point WBE718

WLANEthernet5.8 GHz

Overview
Tri‑band WiFi 7 access point delivering up to 9.4 Gbps aggregate throughput. Multi‑gig Ethernet (1 x 2.5 GbE) with PoE+ (802.3at) support for single‑cable power and data. Designed for cloud and remote management with NETGEAR Insight; includes a 4‑year NETGEAR Insight subscription.

Key features

• Tri‑band WiFi 7 (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) for increased capacity and reduced latency
• Maximum theoretical aggregate throughput: 9.4 Gbps
• Multi‑gig Ethernet: 1 × 2.5 GbE port
• PoE+: 802.3at support, typical PoE consumption 25 W
• Supports up to 8 SSIDs for network segmentation
• Bidirectional MU‑MIMO (37 pre‑group) and OFDM/OFDMA support
• WPA3, WPA2 and enterprise‑grade security options (OWE, WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise)
• Fast roaming supported
• Compact form factor for wall/ceiling mounting and T‑bar installation
• Backwards compatible with previous WiFi generations

Details
WBE718 is a tri‑band, cloud‑managed access point engineered for enterprise and dense‑device environments. The integrated 2.5 GbE uplink ensures full utilization of high‑speed networks while PoE+ simplifies deployment. Centralized monitoring and configuration via NETGEAR Insight accelerate rollouts and reduce on‑site maintenance. Supports advanced RF features and security suitable for corporate, campus and AV‑integrated installations.

What’s included

• NETGEAR WBE718 Insight manageable wireless access point
• Wall/ceiling mount kit
• Installation guide

Specifications

• Model: WBE718
• Brand: NETGEAR
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 157 × 157 × 40 mm
• Weight: 0.69 kg
• WiFi standards: 6 GHz: 802.11ax/be; 5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be; 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax/be
• Wireless radios (Tx × Rx): 2.4 GHz = 2×2; 5 GHz = 2×2; 6 GHz = 2×2
• OFDM / OFDMA: supported
• Multi‑User MIMO: bidirectional (37 pre‑group)
• Maximum theoretical wireless throughput: 9.4 Gbps
• Max theoretical per band: 2.4 GHz = 688 Mbps; 5 GHz = 2,882 Mbps; 6 GHz = 5,765 Mbps
• Internal antenna gain: 2.4 GHz = 3.45 dBi; 5 GHz = 5.39 dBi; 6 GHz = 5.49 dBi
• Ethernet ports: 1 × 2.5 GbE
• PoE: 802.3at (PoE+)
• PoE power consumption: 25 W
• Management: NETGEAR Insight — secure cloud and local management (4‑year subscription included)
• SSID support: up to 8
• Security: OWE, WPA2‑PSK, WPA3‑PSK, WPA2‑Enterprise, WPA3‑Enterprise
• Router mode: No
• Estimated WiFi coverage: ~2,500 sq ft (manufacturer indicative)
• Fast roaming: Yes