UniFi Express 7 – Compact WiFi 7 Cloud Gateway with 10G WAN and Mesh Scalability
The UniFi Express 7 is a super-compact, mesh-scalable cloud gateway that integrates WiFi 7 and powerful routing in a minimalist desktop form factor. With 6-stream WiFi 7 and support for the 6 GHz band, it delivers ultra-fast wireless performance and low-latency coverage for up to 140 m² (1,500 ft²).
Ideal for small business networks, smart homes, or flexible workspace environments, the UX7 supports 30+ UniFi devices and over 300 clients while maintaining sleek, unobtrusive deployment. It features a 10 GbE RJ45 WAN port for high-speed internet uplink, plus a 2.5 GbE LAN port to extend your wired network.
The UX7 can function as a standalone UniFi gateway or be adopted as a wired or wireless Layer 2 UniFi access point to extend mesh coverage seamlessly. It supports the full UniFi application suite, offering integrated network, security, and device management in one compact unit.
Tech Specs
View the Ubiquiti UniFi Express 7 datasheet here.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Dimensions | 117 x 117 x 42.5 mm (4.61 x 4.61 x 1.67'') |
| UniFi Application Suite | Network ✓ |
| Managed UniFi Devices | 30+ |
| Simultaneous Users Connected | 300+ |
| Max. WAN Port Count | 1 |
| Default WAN Ports | (1) 10 GbE RJ45 |
| Port Layout | 2.5 GbE RJ45: 1 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) 10 GbE RJ45: 1 (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) |
| IDS/IPS Throughput | 2.3 Gbps |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop |
| Coverage Area | 160 m² (1,750 ft²) |
| Security | |
| Stateful Firewall | ✓ |
| Application-Aware Layer 7 Firewall | ✓ |
| DPI & Traffic Identification | ✓ |
| Zone-Based Firewall | ✓ Advanced Filtering (Regions, Domains, Apps) |
| Content Filtering | ✓ |
| Intrusion Prevention (IPS/IDS) | ✓ |
| Ad Blocking | ✓ |
| IDS/IPS Signatures | 20,000+ with CyberSecure |
| VLAN/Subnet-based Segmentation | ✓ |
| VPN & SD-WAN | |
| License-Free SD-WAN | ✓ |
| Site-to-Site VPN | Site Magic ✓ |
| IPsec | ✓ |
| OpenVPN | ✓ |
| VPN Server | Identity Endpoint One-Click VPN ✓ Teleport Zero-Configuration VPN ✓ WireGuard ✓ OpenVPN ✓ L2TP ✓ |
| VPN Client | OpenVPN ✓ WireGuard ✓ |
| Networking | |
| Dynamic Routing | OSPF ✓ |
| Advanced QoS | ✓ |
| Multicast DNS (mDNS) | ✓ |
| Advanced NAT | ✓ (SNAT / DNAT / Masquerade / NAT Pooling / 1-to-1 NAT) |
| Integrated RADIUS Server | ✓ |
| RADIUS over TLS (RadSec) | ✓ |
| LTE Backup Support | ✓ |
| Internet Quality Monitoring | ✓ |
| Policy-based Routing | ✓ |
| Custom DHCP Server | ✓ |
| IPv6 ISP Support | ✓ |
| IGMP Proxy | ✓ |
| Integrated WiFi | |
| WiFi Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (WiFi 6/6E, WiFi 7) |
| Throughput | 6 GHz: 5.7 Gbps 5 GHz: 4.3 Gbps 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps |
| MIMO | 6 GHz: 2 x 2 (DL/UL MU-MIMO) 5 GHz: 2 x 2 (DL/UL MU-MIMO) 2.4 GHz: 2 x 2 (DL/UL MU-MIMO) |
| Antenna Gain | 6 GHz: 6 dBi 5 GHz: 7 dBi 2.4 GHz: 4 dBi |
| Max. TX Power | 6 GHz: 24 dBm 5 GHz: 26 dBm 2.4 GHz: 23 dBm |
| Wireless Security | WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2/WPA3/PPSK) |
| Max. BSSIDs | 4 per Radio (Gateway Mode) 4 per Radio (AP Mode) |
| Supported Data Rates | 802.11a: 6–54 Mbps 802.11b: 1–11 Mbps 802.11g: 6–54 Mbps 802.11n: 6.5 Mbps – 300 Mbps (MCS0–MCS15, HT 20/40) 802.11ac (WiFi 5): 6.5 Mbps – 1.7 Gbps (MCS0–MCS9 NSS1/2, VHT 20/40/80/160) 802.11ax (WiFi 6/6E): 7.3 Mbps – 2.4 Gbps (MCS0–MCS11 NSS1/2, HE 20/40/80/160) 802.11be (WiFi 7): 7.3 Mbps – 5.7 Gbps (MCS0–MCS13 NSS1/2, EHT 20/40/80/160/240/320) |
| Hardware | |
| Max. Power Consumption | 22W |
| Power Method | USB Type C (5V DC/5A) |
| Power Supply | USB Type C (5V DC/5A) (Adapter included) |
| Supported Voltage Range | 100–240V AC |
| Processor | Quad-core ARM® Cortex®-A53 at 1.5 GHz |
| System Memory | 3 GB |
| Weight | 422 g (14.9 oz) |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate |
| LCM Display | 0.96" status display |
| Management | Ethernet, Bluetooth |
| LEDs | Ethernet ✓ |
| Button | (1) Factory-reset |
| ESD/EMP Protection | Air: ± 8kV Contact: ± 4kV |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 40° C (14 to 104° F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% noncondensing |
| NDAA Compliant | ✓ |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC |
| Software | |
| VLAN | 802.1Q |
| Guest Traffic Isolation | ✓ |
| Application Requirements | UniFi Network Version 9.0.108 and later |
FAQs
Q: What is the Ubiquiti UX7 and how does it function?
A: The UX7 (UniFi Express 7) is a compact cloud gateway that can serve as a WiFi 7 router, wired UniFi access point, or mesh node. It runs UniFi OS, supporting up to 30 UniFi devices and over 300 clients.
Q: What wireless and wired performance does the UX7 offer?
A: It features tri‑band WiFi 7 (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) with up to ~10.7 Gbps aggregate throughput (688 Mbps / 4.3 Gbps / 5.7 Gbps). It includes a 10 GbE RJ45 WAN and a 2.5 GbE LAN port for ultra-fast wired connectivity.
Q: What security, VPN, and SD‑WAN features are built into the UX7?
A: The UX7 includes enterprise-grade Layer 7 firewall, DPI, IDS/IPS (~2.3 Gbps throughput), content/ad filtering, license‑free SD‑WAN, and VPN options such as IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, and Teleport.
Q: What is the UX7’s hardware design and power setup like?
A: It runs on a quad-core ARM Cortex‑A53 CPU with 3 GB RAM, housed in a compact 117×117×42.5 mm polycarbonate body. It includes a 0.96″ status display and is powered via USB‑C (5 V ⎓ 5 A), consuming up to 22W.
Q: Does the UX7 include a fan and is it reliable as a gateway?
A: The UX7 is fanless and operates quietly—its heat vents are passive, and users report it works reliably as the main WAN gateway.
Resources
Guide: Setting Up a Ubiquiti UniFi Network for a Small Office or Business — MS Dist
Ubiquiti UniFi Setup Guide for Small Holdings — MS Dist