Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Extender
UniFi U6 Extender – Easy-to-Deploy WiFi 6 Coverage Extender
The UniFi U6 Extender is a compact, wall-plug WiFi 6 device designed to extend wireless coverage quickly and easily. Providing six spatial streams and up to 115 m² (1,250 ft²) of coverage, it supports more than 300 connected devices, making it ideal for extending coverage in offices, hospitality venues, classrooms, and homes.
Powered directly from a standard AC wall outlet*, the U6 Extender wirelessly uplinks to your existing UniFi WiFi network without the need for additional cabling. Its simple form factor blends seamlessly into any environment, offering fast deployment with minimal disruption.
The U6 Extender is managed through the UniFi Network application and requires an existing UniFi WiFi setup managed by a UniFi Console or self-hosted UniFi Network Server. This ensures full integration into your UniFi environment for centralised configuration and monitoring.
*Note: Cannot be set up as a standalone device.
**Note: This product is only available with an EU power connection
Tech Specs
Click here for the UniFi U6 Extender datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Dimensions | 169.7 x 112.2 x 77.6 mm |
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 |
| Spatial Streams | 6 |
| Coverage Area | 115 m² (1,250 ft²) |
| Max. Client Count | 300+ |
| Mounting | Wall (Wall Power Socket Included) |
| Power Method | Universal AC input, 100—240V AC, 0.3A Max., 50/60 Hz |
| Performance | |
| MIMO | 5 GHz: 4 x 4 (DL/UL MU-MIMO) 2.4 GHz: 2 x 2 (DL/UL MU-MIMO) |
| Max. Data Rate | 5 GHz: 4.8 Gbps (BW160) 2.4 GHz: 573.5 Mbps (BW40) |
| Antenna Gain | 5 GHz: 6 dBi 2.4 GHz: 5 dBi |
| Max. TX Power | 5 GHz: 26 dBm 2.4 GHz: 22 dBm |
| Max. BSSIDs | 8 per Radio |
| Supported Data Rates | 802.11ax (WiFi 6): 7.3 Mbps to 4.8 Gbps (MCS0 - MCS11 NSS1/2/3/4, HE 20/40/80/160) 802.11ac (WiFi 5): 6.5 Mbps to 3.4 Gbps (MCS0 - MCS9 NSS1/2/3/4, VHT 20/40/80/160) 802.11n: 6.5 Mbps to 600 Mbps (MCS0 - MCS31 , HT 20/40) |
| Features | |
| Wireless Meshing | ✓ |
| Band Steering | ✓ |
| 802.11v BSS Transition Management | ✓ |
| 802.11r Fast Roaming | ✓ |
| 802.11k Radio Resource Management (RRM) | ✓ |
| Advanced Radio Management | ✓ |
| Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0) | ✓ |
| Captive Hotspot Portal / Custom Branding Landing Page | ✓ |
| Voucher Authentication / Payment-Based Authentication / External Portal Server Support / Password Authentication | ✓ |
| Guest Network Isolation / Private Pre-Shared Key (PPSK) / WiFi Speed Limiting / Client Device Isolation / WiFi Schedules / RADIUS over TLS (RadSec) / Dynamic RADIUS-assigned VLAN | ✓ |
| Hardware | |
| Max. Power Consumption | 11W |
| Supported Voltage Range | 110—240V AC |
| Weight | US: 290 g (10.2 oz) EU: 340 g (12 oz) |
| Management | Bluetooth |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate |
| LEDs | System: White/Blue |
| Channel Bandwidth | HT 20/40, VHT 20/40/80/160, HE 20/40/80/160 (MHz) |
| NDAA Compliant | ✓ |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC |
| Operating Frequency | US/CA: 2400 - 2472 MHz U-NII-1: 5150 - 5250 MHz U-NII-2A: 5250 - 5350 MHz U-NII-2C: 5470 - 5725 MHz U-NII-3: 5725 - 5850 MHz Worldwide: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz 5150 - 5725 MHz |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -10 to 50° C (14 to 122° F) |
| Ambient Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% noncondensing |
| Software | |
| Application Requirements | UniFi Network Version 6.0.45 and later |
FAQs
Q: What is the Ubiquiti U6 Extender and what is it used for?
A: The U6 Extender is a WiFi 6 range extender designed to expand existing UniFi networks, providing stronger wireless coverage in hard-to-reach areas of homes or offices.
Q: What frequency bands and WiFi standards does the U6 Extender support?
A: It supports dual-band WiFi 6 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) with 2×2 MIMO, enabling faster speeds, lower latency, and improved client density compared to WiFi 5 extenders.
Q: How is the U6 Extender powered and connected?
A: The device plugs directly into a standard wall outlet and connects wirelessly to the UniFi network, requiring no additional cables for operation.
Q: How does the U6 Extender improve network performance?
A: It extends coverage while maintaining seamless roaming and optimised client connections, allowing devices to automatically switch to the strongest signal without dropping connectivity.
Q: How is the U6 Extender managed?
A: The U6 Extender integrates with the UniFi Network application, allowing centralised configuration, monitoring, performance analytics, and firmware updates.