{"product_id":"netgear-wbe718-111nas","title":"Netgear WBE718-111NAS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe NETGEAR WBE718 is a tri-band WiFi 7 access point sized for commercial AV and IT spaces that need next-generation wireless capacity without a 10G uplink. It runs 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz radios in a 2x2 design and delivers up to 9.4Gbps aggregate theoretical throughput over a single 2.5G\/Multi-Gigabit PoE+ port. NETGEAR Insight cloud management handles remote provisioning and monitoring with no on-site WiFi controller. It is a strong fit for conference rooms, training rooms, and meeting spaces that mix laptops, mobile devices, and wireless presentation endpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe WBE718 brings the 802.11be WiFi 7 standard to commercial wireless deployments, adding the 6GHz band with 320MHz channelization alongside the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. WiFi 7 features including Multi-Link Operation, 4K QAM, and preamble puncturing increase throughput, reduce latency, and improve reliability when many devices share the airspace. With 2x2 radios on every band, bidirectional MU-MIMO, OFDMA, and BSS Coloring, the WBE718 keeps a dense room of clients connected without the slowdowns common to older access points. A single 2.5G\/Multi-Gigabit PoE+ port supplies both power and the network uplink over one cable, which keeps ceiling-mount installations in conference and meeting rooms clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor AV integrators, the WBE718 supports a wireless presentation and BYOD strategy where dependable coverage and segmentation are required. Enterprise security including WPA3, WPA2\/WPA3 Enterprise, eight SSIDs, and dynamic VLANs separates guest, corporate, and AV control traffic on the same hardware. NETGEAR Insight delivers single pane-of-glass remote monitoring, zero-touch provisioning, and scheduled firmware updates across sites, and the unit forms a wireless mesh backhaul with other Pro WiFi Insight access points where cabling is impractical. A four-year Insight subscription is included. Browse the full lineup in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/netgear\"\u003eNETGEAR collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Creation Networks to pair the WBE718 with compatible Multi-Gigabit PoE switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi 7 tri-band performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — 802.11be radios on 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz deliver up to 9.4Gbps aggregate theoretical throughput for high-density coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320MHz channels in 6GHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ultra-wide channelization roughly doubles 5GHz-class throughput versus earlier WiFi 6 access points, reducing congestion in busy rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Link Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — MLO aggregates channels across bands into a single connection for higher throughput, lower latency, and better reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5G PoE+ uplink\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single 802.3at port delivers power and a 2.5G\/Multi-Gig connection over one cable, compatible with 100M\/1G\/2.5G links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsight cloud management\u003c\/strong\u003e — Remote provisioning, monitoring, and firmware scheduling with no on-site WiFi controller, plus a four-year Insight subscription included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise security\u003c\/strong\u003e — WPA3, WPA2\/WPA3 Enterprise, 802.1x RADIUS, eight SSIDs, and dynamic VLANs segment guest, corporate, and AV traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant WiFi Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e — Forms a wireless backhaul with other Pro WiFi Insight access points where structured cabling is not available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling or wall mount\u003c\/strong\u003e — Includes a wall\/ceiling mount kit for clean installation in conference rooms, training rooms, and meeting spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference room and huddle room wireless coverage for laptops, tablets, and wireless presentation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining rooms and commercial meeting spaces with high concurrent client counts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose rooms and all-hands rooms requiring WiFi 7 capacity and segmentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship and government spaces needing secure, reliable wireless coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoardrooms supporting BYOD connectivity for staff and visitors\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:480px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e802.11be WiFi 7 (tri-band, backward compatible to 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac\/ax)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggregate Throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eUp to 9.4Gbps theoretical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThroughput per Band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e6GHz: 5,765Mbps; 5GHz: 2,882Mbps; 2.4GHz: 688Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e2x2 in 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannelization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e6GHz: 20\/40\/80\/160\/320MHz; 5GHz: 20\/40\/80\/160MHz; 2.4GHz: 20\/40MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMU-MIMO \/ OFDMA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eBidirectional MU-MIMO (37 per group), OFDMA, BSS Coloring, MLO, TWT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eInternal 3.45 \/ 5.39 \/ 5.49 dBi (2.4GHz \/ 5GHz \/ 6GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eOne 2.5G\/Multi-Gigabit PoE+ port (802.3af \/ 802.3at \/ 802.3bt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoE Power Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e25W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eWPA2 \/ WPA3, WPA2\/WPA3 Enterprise, 802.1x RADIUS, 8 SSIDs, VLAN \/ dynamic VLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManagement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eNETGEAR Insight cloud (4-year subscription included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eWall\/ceiling mount kit included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e157 x 157 x 40 mm (6.2 x 6.2 x 1.6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e0.69 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F), indoor use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eNETGEAR Enterprise Limited Lifetime warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#666;\"\u003eSpecifications sourced from the NETGEAR datasheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the WBE718 compatible with existing WiFi 6 and WiFi 5 devices?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is backward compatible with 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac\/ax clients, so current laptops, phones, and AV endpoints connect normally while WiFi 7 devices gain 6GHz performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the access point mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt includes a wall\/ceiling mount kit and is intended for indoor use. Ceiling-mounting is typical for even coverage across conference rooms and open meeting areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the WBE718 need for power and network connectivity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt uses a single 2.5G\/Multi-Gigabit PoE+ port (802.3af\/at\/bt) for both power and data over one cable. Pair it with a Multi-Gigabit PoE switch such as the NETGEAR MS510TXUP. A 12V DC power adapter is optional and not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a separate WiFi controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The WBE718 is managed through NETGEAR Insight cloud for remote provisioning, monitoring, and firmware scheduling with no dedicated controller hardware. A four-year Insight subscription is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it handle VLANs and guest access?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unit supports up to eight SSIDs with VLAN and dynamic VLAN assignment, 802.1x RADIUS, and captive portal guest networks, so you can separate corporate, guest, and AV control traffic on one access point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty and support are included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe WBE718 carries the NETGEAR Enterprise Limited Lifetime warranty on hardware, with optional Sprint and Overdrive support tiers for 24\/5 or 24\/7 technical support and advanced RMA replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I scale across a larger deployment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Multiple WBE718 units and other Pro WiFi Insight access points form a scalable, centrally managed system, and Instant WiFi Mesh provides a wireless backhaul where running cable is impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Netgear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47725569409260,"sku":"WBE718-111NAS","price":714.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/wbe718111nas.jpg?v=1781114492","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-wbe718-111nas","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}