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General

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Series

Velop1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Velop is the maker's mesh line. Velop Pro 7 sits next to Velop Micro 7, Velop Pro 6E and Velop Micro 6 in the Mesh WiFi menu.

UniFi1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MBE7001, MBE7002, MBE70032Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026FAQ for the Linksys MBE7000 Velop Pro 7 BE11000. The support page names the packs MBE7001 (one-pack), MBE7002 (two-pack) and MBE7003 (three-pack). The MBE7000PW-HK is for PCCW subscribers in Hong Kong and is not stored. Regional codes such as MBE7003-KE are not stored.

UX7, UX7-US, UX7-2-US, UX7-3-US1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026The store lists the model as UX7 with US SKUs UX7-US (single unit), UX7-2-US (2-pack) and UX7-3-US (3-pack).

GTIN / EAN

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81008469898313Retailer pagefleetnetwork.ca/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-wi-fi-7-tri-band-wireless-router-10gbe-quad-core-cortex-a53-3gb-ram-desktopRead 15 October 2026UPC 810084698983 for SKU UX7. The Altex product feed (UX7-US) gives the same barcode. The code has a valid UPC check digit. The Fleet Network page also holds a different gtin value 810084698884 in its script data, which is not used.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

26 October 20234Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026Press release of October 26th, 2023: Linksys today announces its first WiFi 7 mesh system, Velop Pro 7.

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Status

Available3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026The MBE7000 support page is live. Latest firmware 1.0.14.216607 is dated 6/26/2025. Some US retailer pages, such as Best Buy, may no longer list new units. This could not be confirmed.

Available1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026The store page shows the product as Available. The single unit is listed at 199 USD excluding tax. The store adds a memory surcharge at checkout, so the single unit shows 219 USD with it.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$399.994Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026$399.99 for the 1-node pack, $749.99 for the 2-node pack and $999.99 for the 3-node pack. The base value is the 1-node pack. US dollars, excluding tax.

$1994Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026US launch cost 199 USD, excluding tax. NASCompares says it arrived at 199 USD.7Reviewnascompares.com/review/unifi-express-7-review-small-yet-powerfulRead 15 October 2026Arriving at 199 USD.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US4Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026US launch prices.

US4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026US launch price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Mesh system1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Sold as a mesh system. Velop Pro 7 is listed under Mesh WiFi in the maker's menu on 2026-10-15.

Mesh system1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026Listed as Whole Home WiFi: a mesh-scalable, super-compact 10G Cloud Gateway with integrated 6 GHz WiFi 7. It is sold as a single unit, a 2-pack and a 3-pack. The packs hold identical UX7 units, and the 2026 launch article says to add more Express 7 nodes for more coverage. It is stored as a mesh system even though a single unit also works as the router.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Home1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Listed in the maker's home Mesh WiFi range. The maker's business products are listed separately.

Home1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026Sold in the store collection Whole Home WiFi.

Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026WiFi 7 True Tri-band Router. The page prints no per-band rates or channel widths.

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026WiFi Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (WiFi 6/6E, WiFi 7).

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

BE110002Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 BE11000.6Press articletechadvisor.com/article/2116853/linksys-velop-pro-7-mbe7000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Called a BE11000 system, with the be referring to 802.11be.

BE110004Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The hardware table calls it a tri-band BE11000 router. Ubiquiti prints no class name. 688 + 4324 + 5764 Mbps is 10776 Mbps, which rounds to this class.

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

ALinksys Velop Pro 7

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	591	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	240	4,324	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,765	No

Source5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The system lacks a dedicated 5 GHz wireless backhaul channel. It can use 240 MHz channels between nodes and host. The review says 4x4 on every band, which does not fit the 2x2 radios and rates in the Tech Advisor and TechRadar articles, so the 2 streams per band are stored.6Press articletechadvisor.com/article/2116853/linksys-velop-pro-7-mbe7000.htmlRead 15 October 2026News of 2023-10-26 after a Linksys briefing: up to 591 Mbps over 2.4 GHz, 4324 Mbps on 5 GHz and 5765 Mbps on 6 GHz, which add up to 10680 Mbps. Each band is 2x2 on the Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 platform, six streams in total. The rates fit 2 streams at 240 MHz on 5 GHz and 2 streams at 320 MHz on 6 GHz. 40 MHz is the widest 2.4 GHz channel. The 24wireless article gives about 600 Mbps for 2.4 GHz, so the figure is approximate there.7Press article24wireless.info/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Japanese news article: 6 GHz up to 5,765 Mbps (2 streams, 320 MHz), 5 GHz up to 4,324 Mbps (2 streams, 240 MHz) and 2.4 GHz on IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) up to 600 Mbps. The Wi-Fi 6 radio standard of the 2.4 GHz radio comes only from this article and the 591 Mbps rate does not fit a 2-stream 802.11be 40 MHz radio. Linksys prints no per-radio standard.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Networking-Pro-620-product-brief_87-PW328-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 product brief: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 platform with 6 spatial streams, 10 Gbps peak PHY rate and channel support of 320, 240, 160, 80, 40 and 20 MHz. Six streams across three bands fit 2 streams per band. This is the chip maker's brief, not Linksys.

BUbiquiti UniFi Express 7

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	240	4,324	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,764	No

Source2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026MIMO is 2 x 2 (DL/UL MU-MIMO) on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. Throughput is printed as 5.7 Gbps (6 GHz), 4.3 Gbps (5 GHz) and 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz). Data rates: 802.11be 7.3 Mbps to 5.7 Gbps (MCS0 to MCS13, NSS 1 and 2, EHT 20/40/80/160/240/320). The exact link rates are the 802.11be MCS 13 rates for 2 streams at 320 MHz (5764 Mbps) and at 240 MHz (4324 Mbps), as in the UDR7 entry. The maker prints only the rounded figures. The 2.4 GHz rate of 688 Mbps is the 802.11be rate for 2 streams at 40 MHz. Max widths come from the Dong Knows Tech table. Neither band is a dedicated backhaul, see the UX7-3 review.4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Channel widths: 2.4 GHz 20/40 MHz, 5 GHz 20/40/160/240 MHz, 6 GHz 20/40/160/320 MHz. 2x2 BE on every band.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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6 GHz band

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Preamble puncturing, OFDMA, MU-MIMO1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and the ultrawide 320 MHz band and 4K QAM are named. The support FAQ calls MLO a beta feature.2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Features list OFDMA. MLO is currently in beta.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review names 4K QAM, preamble puncturing and 320 MHz channels.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00608117.htmlRead 15 October 2026Key features: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 MU-MIMO router and OFDMA. The MU-MIMO claim comes only from this retailer copy.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), MU-MIMO, Band steering2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026MU-MIMO is listed per band as DL/UL MU-MIMO. MLO is named in the store description (true 10G Multi-Link Operation). Band steering comes from the general UniFi help article, see its note.7Reviewnascompares.com/review/unifi-express-7-review-small-yet-powerfulRead 15 October 2026MLO is supported. The review says the architecture is E-MLSR MLO, a turn-based mode and not true multi-radio aggregation. The maker's page calls it Multi-Link Operation.9Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/32065480092951-UniFi-WiFi-SSID-and-AP-Settings-OverviewRead 15 October 2026General UniFi Network article, not a UX7 page. Band steering encourages 2.4 GHz clients to move to 5 GHz with BSS transition frames, and default SSIDs enable it on all bands the access point supports. The page itself blocks automated access, so the text was read from a search excerpt.

External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

05Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Its six antennas are inside. A retailer data sheet says 4 internal antennas, so no internal count is stored.

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Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

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Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Number of antennas/removable: 6/No.

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Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

279m²1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Seamless WiFi Up to 3000 sq. ft. per Node. 3000 sq ft is 278.7 m2, stored as 279.

160m²2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Coverage Area: 160 m2 (1,750 ft2). Some retailers print 140 m2 and NASCompares prints 1,500 sq ft. The maker's figure is used.

Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

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3002Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Simultaneous Users Connected: 300+. Max. Client Count: 300. Stored as 300 and the plus sign is kept here. The same row calls for 30+ managed UniFi devices.

Ports and modem

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

ALinksys Velop Pro 7

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5
RJ45	4	LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 20264x 1 Gbps ports for wired devices and a 2.5 Gbps internet port.2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Five ethernet ports: one internet port (2.5 Gbps) and four ethernet ports (1 Gbps per port).3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026Hardware: one 2.5 Gbps internet port, four 1 Gbps ethernet ports.6Press articletechadvisor.com/article/2116853/linksys-velop-pro-7-mbe7000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Each unit has four Gigabit Ethernet ports and only the WAN port is 2.5 Gbps.9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Ports per router: 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet (WAN), 4 x Gigabit Ethernet (LAN). There are no USB ports.

BUbiquiti UniFi Express 7

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	10
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	2.5

Source2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Default WAN Ports: (1) 10 GbE RJ45. Port layout: 1 x 10 GbE RJ45 (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) and 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M). Max. WAN port count is 1. NASCompares says the 2.5G port can be set as the WAN port after the 10G port is set to LAN or disabled, so both ports are stored as WAN or LAN. There is no PoE and no USB port.7Reviewnascompares.com/review/unifi-express-7-review-small-yet-powerfulRead 15 October 2026The 10GBASE-T port is the WAN port. A correction in the review says the 2.5G port can be set as WAN after the 10G port is set to LAN or Disabled. Only one 2.5G LAN port, no PoE, no USB port and no internal storage.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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USB ports

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

Cognitive Mesh1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026The support FAQ names Linksys Cognitive Mesh technology. It joins other Cognitive Mesh nodes only. A node that is not a Cognitive Mesh router is not detected.

UniFi Wireless Meshing8Press releaseblog.ui.com/article/introducing-whole-home-wifi-by-unifiRead 15 October 2026Ubiquiti's 2 September 2026 launch article for Whole-Home WiFi by UniFi: true multi-gigabit wireless meshing with WiFi 7, and add more Express 7 nodes for more coverage with no reconfiguration. The maker's help center calls the setting wireless meshing, with Mesh Parent and Mesh Connect. The name stored is UniFi Wireless Meshing.

Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

1, 2, 31Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026The page is shared by the one, two and three node packs. See the pack sizes in the press release.

1, 2, 31Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026Store variants: Single Unit, 2-Pack and 3-Pack.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

279 to 836m²3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 20264Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026

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Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

Yes5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The devices are identical out of the box and are set up as router and nodes during installation.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026The packs are UX7 units. Dong Knows Tech says a pack is the same as buying several standalone UX7 units in terms of hardware setup.6Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-3-unifi-whole-home-wifi-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Buying the pack is the same as buying multiple standalone UX7 units in terms of hardware setup. The units are not pre-synced.

Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Support for wired and wireless backhaul.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026For all-out top speed the units can be wired together using Ethernet cabling.

Yes4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026A factory reset UX7 can be connected to the primary gateway with one of its network ports. Network cables are recommended for the uplink.6Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-3-unifi-whole-home-wifi-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026You can choose a 2.5GbE or even a 10GbE wired backhaul. Without a cable the UX7 uses the bonded 5 GHz and 6 GHz link as backhaul, with no 2.4 GHz band in the MLO link.

Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app, Web interface2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026The node's dashboard can be reached with the Linksys app or the web interface. The support page says the latest web browser is needed to configure the router settings. Tom's Guide says in 2024 that there is no way to reach the nodes through a browser, so the maker's statement is used.3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026Product requirements: the latest web browser version to configure the router settings.

Mobile app, Web interface4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026You can set it up and manage it with the local web server at 192.168.1.1 or with the UniFi mobile app.7Reviewnascompares.com/review/unifi-express-7-review-small-yet-powerfulRead 15 October 2026First-time setup works with the mobile application or with a desktop browser.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

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No4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026No Ubiquiti account is needed for the web UI or the mobile app. A vendor account adds features such as remote management, backups and Teleport VPN.7Reviewnascompares.com/review/unifi-express-7-review-small-yet-powerfulRead 15 October 2026No UI.com account is needed. The device can be set up without a UI account and even without an internet connection, with a local administrator account.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Mesh node2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Supports parent and child modes.

Router, Access point, Mesh node, Repeater4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Operating Roles: Wi-Fi Router, UniFi Access Point, UniFi Mesh Point, Extender. The text says it can also function as an access point or mesh extender, and the role cannot be changed once it is set up as a router.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, QoS, Parental controls1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Guest Access for a separate guest network. Daily schedules for internet bedtime and free safe browsing blocks are listed. Parental controls are still in beta per TechRadar.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026QoS can prioritize up to three systems. Guest Access and Parental Controls are in the app.

Guest network, VLAN, IPTV, QoS, Dynamic DNS2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Listed: Guest Traffic Isolation, 802.1Q VLAN, Advanced QoS and IGMP Proxy. IGMP Proxy is the IPTV feature. Multi-WAN Load Balancing is not listed, and Max. WAN Port Count is 1. The page lists Additional Internet Failover with UniFi LTE Backup, but no second WAN port, so dual WAN is not stored. Content filtering and IDS/IPS are listed but are not stored as parental controls.10Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/14957610078615-UniFi-Gateway-IGMP-Proxy-IPTVRead 15 October 2026IGMP Proxy forwards IPTV multicast traffic from the ISP to the LAN. The article names Next-Gen UniFi Gateways and UniFi Cloud Gateways. The UX7 spec page lists IGMP Proxy. The page blocks automated access, so the text was read from a search excerpt.11Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/9203184738583-UniFi-Gateway-Dynamic-DNSRead 15 October 2026General UniFi Gateway article on Dynamic DNS, not a UX7 page. UniFi supports many Dynamic DNS providers and updates are sent automatically. The UX7 runs UniFi Network as a UniFi gateway. The page blocks automated access, so the text was read from a search excerpt.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

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WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026VPN Server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, plus Teleport and Identity Endpoint One-Click VPN, which are not in the options.

VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

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WireGuard, OpenVPN2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, WireGuard. Site-to-site VPN lists Site Magic, IPsec and OpenVPN, and IPsec is not stored as a client.

USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

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Security

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, Enhanced Open (OWE)2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026WPA2/WPA3 Mixed Personal, WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, Enhanced Open Only, Open and Enhanced Open, Open.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, Enhanced Open (OWE)2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2/WPA3/PPSK). OWE comes from the general UniFi help article, see its note. The page does not say which of WPA2 and WPA3 apply to the personal mode.9Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/32065480092951-UniFi-WiFi-SSID-and-AP-Settings-OverviewRead 15 October 2026General UniFi Network article, not a UX7 page. For guest networks UniFi recommends OWE with an open network, which gives modern clients WPA3-level encryption without a password. All 6 GHz networks use OWE or WPA3.

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

Cognitive Security2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Cognitive Security blocks malicious websites and adult content with Fortinet Secure DNS and Cisco OpenDNS. Only one of the two can be active at a time.

CyberSecure1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026The store sells Enhanced Cyber Security (CyberSecure, powered by Proofpoint) as an add-on, billed yearly. The spec page lists 20,000+ IDS/IPS signatures with CyberSecure.

Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Free5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Cognitive Security has a choice of Fortinet Secure DNS or OpenDNS. Unlike Armor, there is no charge for updates.

Paid1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026CyberSecure is a separate add-on at 99 USD per unit and year. The basic IDS/IPS in the gateway is free. Stored as paid because the paid tier is a separate add-on, as for the UDR7 entry.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Firmware Auto Update: automatic updates for the latest security patches.2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026The node automatically installs the latest firmware overnight. Automatic Firmware Update must be ON.

Yes12Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/7605005245975-UniFi-UpdatesRead 15 October 2026Automatic updates for the console and apps are set under Settings, Control Plane, Updates, with a release channel choice. The page blocks automated access, so the text was read from a search excerpt.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

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Smart home

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Thread border router

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

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Hardware

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

Qualcomm Networking Pro 6204Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026Powered by the latest Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 Platform.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Powerful 1.5 GHz quad-core processor optimized for WiFi 7.

42Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Processor: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.5GHz1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 20261.5 GHz quad-core processor.

1.5GHz2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Processor: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz.

RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

1GB9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Memory 1GB SDRAM. Storage is listed as unspecified, so no flash size is stored.

3GB2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026System Memory: 3 GB. NASCompares says DDR4.

Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

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Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The system is passively cooled and never got over 93 degrees Fahrenheit.

No4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Internal Fan: No. According to Ubiquiti, the UX7 has no internal fan and it stayed silent in the review.6Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-3-unifi-whole-home-wifi-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Compact and fanless.

Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

External DC adapter2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026A power adapter is in the box for each node.

USB2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Power Method: USB type C (5V DC/5A). Power Supply: USB type C (5V DC/5A) (Adapter included). Dong Knows Tech says it is not PoE-enabled.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

12 V, 2.5 A2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Ports: one power port (12V, 2.5A).3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026One power port (12V, 2.5A).

5 V, 5 A2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Power Method: USB type C (5V DC/5A).

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

30W2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Package contents: one power adapter per node (12V, 2.5A), so 12 x 2.5 is 30 W.

25W2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026The included adapter is rated 5 V DC and 5 A, which is 25 W.

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

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22W2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Max. Power Consumption: 22 W. NASCompares says it is the draw at peak Wi-Fi use with a 10G link.

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

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Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	916.7
15.24	Main unit	453.3
22.86	Main unit	170
27.432	Main unit	12.1
12.192	Satellite	350.7
12.192	Satellite	308.9

Source5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review published 2024-04-29 (Brian Nadel). Client is a Wi-Fi 7 Acer Swift Edge 16 notebook and the benchmark is Keysight IxChariot simulating 10 users. Direct rows: 15 ft (4.572 m) 916.7 Mbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 453.3 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 170.0 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 12.1 Mbps. The text prints the 15 ft figure as 916.7 Gbps, which is a typo for the table's Mbps. Satellite rows: nodes a floor above and a floor below the router with the test system 40 ft (12.192 m) away: 350.7 Mbps upstairs and 308.9 Mbps in the basement. Next to the router it measured 1.678 Gbps with IxChariot, which is not stored. The band is not named. Firmware not stated.

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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

553.1Mbps5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Across a 25-foot room and through a wall: 553.1 Mbps. IxChariot, Acer Swift Edge 16 client.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

28.956m5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Maximum range of 95 feet, which is 28.956 m.

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Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

11W5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026All three devices, router or node, consumed 11.0 watts and lacked an idle mode.

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Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

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225Wh5Measurementdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: power consumption about 225 Wh per 24 hours, measured when working as a router. Firmware UniFi OS 4.1.16 and Network 9.0.114.

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

Width95Height221Depth95mm(3.7 × 8.7 × 3.7 in)9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Dimensions 221 x 95 x 95mm. The LDLC data sheet gives 95 wide, 221 high and 95 deep. Tom's Guide gives 8.7 x 3.7 x 3.7 in.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00608117.htmlRead 15 October 2026Width 95 mm, height 221 mm, depth 95 mm for the MBE7003-KE.

Width117Height42.5Depth117mm(4.6 × 1.7 × 4.6 in)2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Published as 117 x 117 x 42.5 mm (4.61 x 4.61 x 1.67 in). Stored as width, depth and height.

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

950g(2.1 lb)9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Specifications: 0.95kg / 2lbs, per router. Stored as 950 g. Retailer data may show a gram figure such as 954, which TechRadar rounds.

443g(15.6 oz)2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Weight: 443 g (1 lb). Dong Knows Tech, NASCompares and several retailers print 422 g (0.93 lb), probably the figure from the launch spec. The maker's current spec page is used.

Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

No2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Can the router be wall-mounted? No, wall mounting is not supported.

No4Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-unifi-express-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The cons list says it is not wall-mount-ready. The maker's spec page lists no mounting.6Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-ux7-3-unifi-whole-home-wifi-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The cons list says it is compact and fanless, but not wall-mount-ready.

Certifications

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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Other certifications

FCC11Regulatory filingdownloads.linksys.com/support/assets/others/REG_MBE700X_LNKPG-00985_RevA00_US-FCC_v2-FN_Online.pdfRead 15 October 2026Linksys USA regulatory information for the Velop Pro 7 (MBE7000): FCC Part 15 statement for a Class B digital device. It prints no FCC ID.

CE, FCC, IC, Anatel, NDAA compliant2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, Anatel: 06656-25-08356. NDAA Compliant is listed as a feature.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

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Links

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Product page

www.linksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-71Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026

store.ui.com/us/en/products/ux71Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/ux7Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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techspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux72Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/ux7Read 15 October 2026

Manual

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ui.com/qig/ux73Owner's manualui.com/qig/ux7Read 15 October 2026UniFi Express 7 Installation Guide, the maker's quick start page linked from the store page. The guide is a graphic and has no spec text.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years4Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026All systems come with an extended three-year warranty. The release is from the US company and the warranty period depends on the country of purchase per the support FAQ.

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