{"product_id":"netgear-wbe708-111nas-insight-managed-wifi-7-dual-band-ap","title":"NETGEAR WBE708-111NAS – Dual-Band WiFi 7 Access Point","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe NETGEAR WBE708 is a BE5000-class dual-band WiFi 7 access point for commercial deployment, managed through NETGEAR Insight, NETGEAR Engage or a standalone local web interface. It carries a single 2.5G PoE+ uplink, so data and power arrive on one Cat cable and the access point does not need a local outlet above the ceiling. Radios are 2x2 on 2.4 GHz and 2x2 on 5 GHz with multi-link operation and 4K-QAM. A four-year NETGEAR Insight subscription is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe clear on the band configuration before specifying this model. The WBE708 is genuinely dual-band — 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz only, with no 6 GHz radio. Most WiFi 7 access points are tri-band, so a design that assumes a 6 GHz layer for high-density client traffic or for backhaul needs a different model. What WiFi 7 brings here instead is multi-link operation across the two bands, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO and BSS coloring, which together improve behaviour in congested 2.4 and 5 GHz environments rather than adding spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe single 2.5G PoE+ port is the specification that matters most for installation planning. It removes the gigabit ceiling on the uplink, and 2.5GBASE-T generally runs over installed Cat5e, so upgrading an existing cabled ceiling position is usually a switch-side change. Power is 802.3at PoE+, which most commercial PoE switches supply without a budget conversation — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-ms510txup-100nas\"\u003eMS510TXUP multi-gig PoE++ switch\u003c\/a\u003e is the pairing NETGEAR itself uses in its example topology. There is a DC input as an alternative, but note that no power adapter ships in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManagement is flexible, which matters on mixed estates. The access point runs standalone from a local web GUI with no cloud dependency, or under NETGEAR Insight for cloud management from the app and portal, or under NETGEAR Engage where an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-gb406-100nes-align-controller\"\u003eAlign Controller\u003c\/a\u003e is deployed. A four-year Insight subscription is included with the unit, so cloud management is available from day one without a separate licence purchase. Instant Mesh is supported for extending coverage where a cabled position is not available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor commercial segmentation the essentials are present: up to eight SSIDs, 802.1Q VLAN support, SSID isolation and a dedicated guest SSID with VLAN isolation. Security covers WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal and WPA3\/WPA2 mixed mode — worth checking against the client requirement, because NETGEAR does not publish WPA3 Enterprise or 802.1X\/RADIUS support for this model. Client capacity is published as 150 maximum connected and 75 maximum concurrent active, which places it in small-to-medium rooms rather than high-density lecture theatres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhysically it is a 160 mm square, 32 mm deep unit at 0.69 kg, with a mounting bracket in the box for solid wall or ceiling and for 9\/16 inch and 15\/16 inch T-bar. NETGEAR does not publish a plenum rating for this model, so do not specify it into a plenum space on that basis. Operating range is 0° to 40°C and the unit carries NETGEAR's Enterprise limited lifetime hardware warranty, with Sprint and Overdrive coverage available separately through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-wbe708-support-contract\"\u003eWBE708 support contract\u003c\/a\u003e. Where a tri-band WiFi 7 access point or higher client density is required, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-wbe718-111nas\"\u003eWBE718\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-wbe758-111nas\"\u003eWBE758\u003c\/a\u003e sit above this model in the same family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBE5000 dual-band WiFi 7\u003c\/strong\u003e — 802.11be on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, backward compatible with 802.11ax, ac, a, b, g and n.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x2 on both bands with MLO\u003c\/strong\u003e — Multi-link operation runs traffic across both radios rather than pinning a client to one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4K-QAM modulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — NETGEAR publishes a speed increase of up to 20% over WiFi 6 from the higher modulation order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle 2.5G PoE+ uplink\u003c\/strong\u003e — One Cat cable carries both data and power, removing the gigabit ceiling on the uplink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e802.3at PoE+ powered\u003c\/strong\u003e — Draws power from standard commercial PoE+ switches, with a DC input as an alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-year Insight subscription included\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cloud management is available from commissioning without a separate licence purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree management modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runs under NETGEAR Insight, under NETGEAR Engage, or standalone from a local web GUI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to eight SSIDs with 802.1Q VLANs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Separates corporate, AV and guest traffic, with SSID isolation and a dedicated guest network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWPA3 and mixed-mode security\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal and WPA3\/WPA2 mixed mode for staged migrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Mesh capability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Extends coverage to positions where running a cable is impractical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall, ceiling and T-bar mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — The included bracket covers solid surfaces and both 9\/16 in and 15\/16 in T-bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Backed by NETGEAR's Enterprise limited lifetime hardware warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuddle room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoardroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial meeting space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:420px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNETGEAR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWBE708-111NAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWBE708\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWiFi Class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBE5000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWiFi Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIEEE 802.11be (WiFi 7); backward compatible with 802.11ax\/ac\/a\/b\/g\/n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBands\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual-band: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (no 6 GHz radio)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRadio Configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2x2 at 2.4 GHz, 2x2 at 5 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWiFi Features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMLO, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, BSS coloring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEthernet Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45, PoE+ (802.3at)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) or DC 12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Adapter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot included (optional adapter part number 272-14741-01)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAntennas\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 internal PIFA — two for 2.4 GHz, two for 5 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAntenna Gain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.4 GHz: 3.3 dBi; 5 GHz: 3.8 dBi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMaximum Connected Clients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e150 (idle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMaximum Concurrent Clients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e75 (active)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSSIDs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA3\/WPA2 Mixed Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVLAN Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e802.1Q, with SSID isolation and guest SSID VLAN isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMesh\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInstant Mesh supported with NETGEAR Engage or Insight access points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNETGEAR Insight cloud (app and portal), NETGEAR Engage, or standalone local web GUI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIncluded Subscription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4-year NETGEAR Insight subscription\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e160 x 160 x 32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.69 kg (1.5 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWall or ceiling; bracket included for solid surfaces and 9\/16 in and 15\/16 in T-bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0° to 40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNETGEAR Enterprise limited lifetime hardware warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications sourced from NETGEAR published documentation for this model. NETGEAR's datasheet and product page state different per-band and aggregate throughput figures for the WBE708, so no throughput rate is quoted here — contact us if a specific figure is needed for a submittal. NETGEAR does not publish a plenum rating, coverage area, PoE wattage or WPA3 Enterprise support for this model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the WBE708 dual-band or tri-band?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDual-band. It has 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios only, with no 6 GHz radio, which NETGEAR confirms across its datasheet, product page and installation guide. If the design depends on a 6 GHz layer, specify a tri-band model such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-wbe718-111nas\"\u003eWBE718\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-wbe758-111nas\"\u003eWBE758\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it need from the switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne 2.5G port supplying 802.3at PoE+. NETGEAR does not publish a wattage figure for this model, so confirm the PoE budget against the switch if several access points share it. NETGEAR's own example topology pairs it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-ms510txup-100nas\"\u003eMS510TXUP\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a power adapter supplied?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The box contains the access point and mounting brackets only. It is designed to run on PoE+; if a DC supply is required, the optional adapter is part number 272-14741-01, ordered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it require an Insight subscription to work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The access point runs standalone from its local web GUI with no cloud dependency. A four-year Insight subscription is included if you want cloud management, and it can alternatively be managed by NETGEAR Engage where an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-gb406-100nes-align-controller\"\u003eAlign Controller\u003c\/a\u003e is deployed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support WPA3 Enterprise or 802.1X authentication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNETGEAR publishes WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal and WPA3\/WPA2 mixed mode for this model. WPA3 Enterprise and 802.1X\/RADIUS are not published, so do not assume them where a client mandates enterprise authentication — contact us to confirm before specifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it integrate with an AV network?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUp to eight SSIDs with 802.1Q VLAN tagging and SSID isolation let wireless traffic be mapped onto the same VLAN scheme as the wired AV network, with a dedicated guest SSID kept isolated. Where an Align Controller is present, Engage manages the access point alongside the AV switches from one interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be installed in a plenum space?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNETGEAR does not publish a plenum rating for the WBE708, so it should not be specified into a plenum air handling space on that basis. Confirm the requirement with the local authority and contact us if a plenum-rated access point is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty and support coverage applies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe unit carries NETGEAR's Enterprise limited lifetime hardware warranty. Sprint (24\/5) and Overdrive (24\/7) support contracts are available separately in one, three and five year terms through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-wbe708-support-contract\"\u003eWBE708 support contract\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Netgear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48229182046444,"sku":"WBE708-111NAS","price":678.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/ss.jpg?v=1787783050","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-wbe708-111nas-insight-managed-wifi-7-dual-band-ap","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}