UniFi Dream Router 7
$279 MSRP
UniFi Dream Router 7: what it is & who it's for
The Dream Router with a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 radio, 2.5 GbE throughout, a 10G SFP+ port, and 2.3 Gbps of IPS. It doubles the original's client rating and its Wi-Fi covers 160 m² against 140 m². A one-box home network that wants Wi-Fi 7 and multi-gig ports without a separate access point or switch.
Specifications
| Processor | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5 GHz |
|---|---|
| System Memory | 3 GB |
| Protect Storage | Pre-installed 64 GB microSD (microSD slot) |
| WAN Port | (1) 10G SFP+ + (1) 2.5 GbE RJ45 (default) |
| LAN Ports | (4) 2.5 GbE RJ45, one with PoE + (1) 10G SFP+ total; the SFP+ is a default WAN port |
| PoE Output | 15.4 W total budget |
| Integrated Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 — 5.7 Gbps (6 GHz) + 4.3 Gbps (5 GHz) + 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) |
| IDS/IPS Throughput | 2.3 Gbps |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop |
| Coverage Area | 160 m² (1,750 ft²) |
| Max UniFi Devices | 30+ |
| Max Clients | 300+ |
| Protect Cameras | (5) HD, (2) 2K, (1) 4K |
| Dimensions | ⌀110 × 184.1 mm |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Operating Temp | -10 to 40 °C |
| Max Power Draw | 26 W (excl. PoE output) |
Verdict
The Dream Router with a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 radio, 2.5 GbE throughout, a 10G SFP+ port, and 2.3 Gbps of IPS. It doubles the original's client rating and its Wi-Fi covers 160 m² against 140 m².
Pros
- Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with a 6 GHz radio — the only gateway here with one
- 2.3 Gbps IDS/IPS and 2.5 GbE ports, against 1 Gbps and 1 GbE on the Dream Router
- One box: gateway, Wi-Fi, switch, and a Protect recorder on microSD
Cons
- One PoE port with a 15.4 W budget — less than the Dream Router's two ports and 40 W
- The built-in radio sits wherever the router sits, so coverage is fixed by the cable run
- microSD recording, not an SSD or a drive bay
Best forA one-box home network that wants Wi-Fi 7 and multi-gig ports without a separate access point or switch.
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