Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router 7

Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router 7

All-in-one UniFi gateway with tri-band Wi-Fi 7, a 10G SFP+ port and four 2.5 GbE ports, one with PoE.

  • Wi-Fi 7
  • 6 GHz 5.7 Gbps, 5 GHz 4.3 Gbps, 2.4 GHz 688 Mbps
  • 10 GbE
  • 2.5 GbE

PCPR score

8.2

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$307Nov 9

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The short version

The Dream Router 7 is Ubiquiti's compact UniFi gateway with tri-band Wi-Fi 7 rated at 5.7 Gbps on 6 GHz, 4.3 Gbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, plus a 10G SFP+ port and four 2.5 GbE ports, one with PoE. It runs UniFi Network, Protect and Access with IDS/IPS throughput rated at 2.3 Gbps. It suits UniFi buyers wanting one box, but it has 2x2 radios and is rated for only 1,750 sq ft.

Pros

  • Router, Wi-Fi 7 access point and UniFi controller in one compact box
  • 10G SFP+ port and four 2.5 GbE ports, one with PoE
  • IDS/IPS throughput rated at 2.3 Gbps
  • Runs UniFi Network, Protect, Access, Talk and Connect

Cons

  • 2x2 radios on each band limit peak Wi-Fi throughput
  • Rated coverage is only 1,750 sq ft
  • No independent throughput tests could be read for this entry

Best for

  • Buyers building a UniFi network from scratch
  • Small homes or apartments wanting advanced networking

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Full specifications

Core

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Speed class
6 GHz 5.7 Gbps, 5 GHz 4.3 Gbps, 2.4 GHz 688 Mbps
Bands
Tri-band
Units in box
1

Connectivity

Fastest WAN
10 GbE
Fastest LAN
2.5 GbE
LAN ports
3

Features

Coverage
1,750 sq ft

Compatibility notes

  • Default WAN ports are the 10G SFP+ and one 2.5 GbE RJ45, leaving three RJ45 ports for LAN by default.
  • UniFi Network 9.0.108 or later is required.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • StorageReview

    Positive

    StorageReview found the Dream Router 7 a strong all-in-one upgrade, praising its quad-core CPU, WiFi 7 support, 10G SFP+ uplink, and UniFi integration for small networks.

Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.

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Common questions

What ports does the Dream Router 7 have?

Ubiquiti lists one 10G SFP+ port and four 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports, one of which supports PoE. The SFP+ and one RJ45 port are the default WAN ports.

Can the Dream Router 7 record security cameras?

Ubiquiti lists UniFi Protect support for up to five HD, two 2K or one 4K cameras, and the unit includes microSD storage.

How many devices does the Dream Router 7 support?

Ubiquiti lists more than 300 simultaneous users and more than 30 managed UniFi devices in its technical specifications.

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