Netgear WBE718 Networking

The Netgear WBE718 is a dependable addition to any modern network installation.

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.

Specifications

Data transmission
Ethernet LAN data rates	2500 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	9400 Mbit/s
Performance
2.4 GHz	Yes
5 GHz	Yes
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)	Yes
Firmware upgradeable	Yes
Spread spectrum method	OFDM, OFDMA
Web-based management	Yes
VLAN support	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes
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
MIMO type	Multi User MIMO
MIMO	Yes
Band steering	Yes
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)	Yes
Management features
Web-based setup wizard	Yes
Traffic statistics	Yes
Cloud-managed	Yes
Features
6 GHz	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000/2500Base-T
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)	688 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)	2882 Mbit/s
Throughput data rate	9400 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (6 GHz)	5765 Mbit/s
Coverage area	232.26 m²
Wireless meshing	Yes
Security
Number of SSID supported	8
Security algorithms	OWE, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise
Access Control List (ACL)	Yes
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Power
Power consumption (max)	25 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supported	Active PoE, PoE+
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
Weight	690 g
Height	40 mm
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C