NETGEAR WBE700Y — Outdoor WiFi 7 Access Point
An IP66-rated, Insight-managed WiFi 7 access point built for outdoor business environments — campuses, courtyards, parking lots, hospitality venues and school yards — with a -40°C to 55°C operating range and PoE+ 2.5G single-cable install. Supplied across the UAE by Magnus Infotech, official NETGEAR distributor.
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NETGEAR WBE700Y Outdoor WiFi 7 Access Point
The WBE700Y brings WiFi 7 (802.11be) to outdoor deployments that previously topped out at WiFi 6. Its dual-band 2x2 radios deliver roughly 5 Gbps aggregate throughput, with Multi-Link Operation, 4K-QAM, OFDMA and MU-MIMO keeping performance consistent for multiple outdoor clients at once. The IP66-rated enclosure installs directly outdoors without a separate weatherproof housing, and a -40°C to 55°C operating range covers both extreme cold and intense heat. PoE+ 2.5G delivers power and data over a single cable, while Zero Touch Provisioning and NETGEAR Insight cloud management let IT teams and MSPs configure, monitor and troubleshoot from anywhere — reducing the number of site visits a distributed outdoor network needs.
Magnus Infotech is the official NETGEAR distributor in the UAE, supplying the WBE700Y to resellers, system integrators and enterprise partners. See the NETGEAR brand page or business WiFi solutions in the UAE.
Key Features
IP66 Outdoor-Ready Enclosure
Installs directly outdoors — no separate weatherproof housing or extra install labor.
Extreme Temperature Range
Operates from -40°C to 55°C, covering arctic winters and desert summers.
WiFi 7 with Multi-Link Operation
Transmits across 2.4GHz and 5GHz simultaneously for lower latency.
Zero Touch Provisioning & Insight
Mount, connect PoE+, and the unit joins the network automatically.
Built-In Mesh Expansion
Connects to all NETGEAR Insight APs — no trenching or new cable runs.
Dual 2.5GbE PoE+ Ports
1x PoE+ (802.3at) uplink + 1x 2.5GbE data port for high-speed connectivity.
Built for Outdoors, Managed from Anywhere
For lean IT teams and MSPs managing outdoor networks across multiple sites, the cost of a truck roll adds up fast. The WBE700Y is designed so most configuration and troubleshooting never requires a technician on site.
- Zero Touch Provisioning — mount, connect PoE+, and the unit joins the network automatically, no on-site IT expertise required
- Remote configuration, firmware updates and troubleshooting from the Insight app or web portal
- One Insight dashboard for indoor and outdoor access points, switches and routers — no separate controller
- Built-in mesh support extends coverage by adding more Insight APs, without trenching or re-cabling
- 1-year Insight subscription included on the WBE700Y IT SKU (4 years on the AV-line WBE708Y)
Advanced WiFi 7 Technology
Full IEEE 802.11be performance brought to outdoor environments previously limited to WiFi 6 and earlier.
- Multi-Link Operation (MLO) — simultaneous 2.4GHz + 5GHz transmission, reducing latency for calls and real-time apps
- 4K-QAM modulation — up to 20% greater throughput than WiFi 6 at equivalent signal strength
- OFDMA and MU-MIMO — serves multiple outdoor clients simultaneously; up to 75 concurrent active clients, 400 associated
- BSS Coloring (spatial reuse) — reduces co-channel interference between nearby access points
- Target Wake Time (TWT) — reduces radio activity, extending battery life on outdoor IoT and mobile clients
Network Security & Management
Enterprise-grade wireless security controls, managed centrally through Insight.
WPA3 Security
WPA3 Personal/Enterprise, WPA3/WPA2 mixed, WPA2 Personal/Enterprise, Open Enhanced.
VLAN Segmentation
SSID isolation and 802.1Q VLAN support for up to 8 SSIDs per access point.
Access Control
MAC address filtering and configurable SSID broadcast, including hidden SSID support.
Guest & IoT Isolation
Dedicated SSIDs with VLAN isolation keep guest and IoT traffic off the staff network.
NETGEAR Insight Management
Cloud-based management, monitoring and firmware updates from a unified dashboard.
Standalone Local GUI
Local management option is also available alongside cloud management.
Built for Extreme Outdoor Conditions
IP66-rated against dust ingress and powerful water jets (IEC 60529), with an operating range built for permanent outdoor mounting in demanding climates.
NETGEAR WBE700Y Technical Specifications
| WiFi Standard | IEEE 802.11be (WiFi 7); backward compatible with 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (dual-band) |
| Radios | 2.4 GHz: 2x2 (688 Mbps) · 5 GHz: 2x2 (4324 Mbps) |
| Aggregate Throughput | ~5 Gbps (BE5000) |
| Channel Widths | 2.4 GHz: 20/40 MHz · 5 GHz: 20/40/80/160 MHz |
| WiFi Technologies | MLO, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, BSS Coloring, TWT |
| Tx Power (per chain) | 2.4 GHz: 26 dBm · 5 GHz: 25 dBm (e-FEM) |
| Tx Power (combined) | 2.4 GHz: 29 dBm · 5 GHz: 28 dBm |
| Max. Concurrent Clients | 75 active |
| Max. Associated Clients | 400 |
| SSIDs | 8 per access point |
| Internal Antennas | 2× 2.4GHz + 2× 5GHz, directional sector, ~8 dBi / ~12 dBi, built-in patch array |
| External Antenna Ports | 2× 2.4GHz + 2× 5GHz, RP-SMA, omnidirectional ~4 dBi / ~5 dBi (included in box) |
| WiFi Security | WPA3 Personal, WPA3 Enterprise, WPA3/WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA2/WPA Personal, Open Enhanced, Open |
| Network Segmentation | SSID isolation, VLAN support (802.1Q) |
| Access Control | MAC address filtering |
| SSID Broadcast | Configurable (hidden SSID support) |
| Management | NETGEAR Insight Cloud (app + portal); standalone local GUI |
| Provisioning | Zero Touch Provisioning |
| Mesh | Yes — compatible with all NETGEAR Insight APs |
| Insight Subscription Included | 1 year (IT SKU: WBE700Y) · 4 years (AV SKU: WBE708Y) |
| Ethernet Port 1 | 1× 2.5 GbE PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at), RJ45 — power and data over one cable |
| Ethernet Port 2 | 1× 2.5 GbE, RJ45 — data uplink or daisy-chain |
| Power Input | PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) |
| Indicators | LED status indicator |
| Reset | Hardware reset button |
| Chipset | Qualcomm IPQ5332-1 (Quad-core A53, 1.5 GHz) + QCN6432-1 + QCA8081-1 (×2) |
| Memory | DDR4 1GB RAM + NAND Flash 512MB |
| OS / Firmware | Linux, NETGEAR internal firmware |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 250 × 182 × 46 mm |
| Mounting | Wall, pole or ceiling mount (outdoor-rated) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 55°C (-40°F to 131°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| IP Rating | IP66 (IEC 60529) — dust-tight, protected against powerful water jets |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Hardware Warranty | NETGEAR Enterprise Limited Lifetime hardware warranty* |
| Support Options | Sprint (24/5 phone/online, Advance RMA) or Overdrive (24/7, 2h SLA on P1 cases, next business day RMA) |
| Premium Support SKUs | Sprint: SPR-WBE700Y-12/36/60 (1/3/5yr) · Overdrive: DRV-WBE700Y-12/36/60 |
| In the Box | WBE700Y unit, mounting plate & screws, 4 wall anchors & screws, grounding screw & washer, 2 pole mounting straps, 4× RP-SMA omnidirectional antennas, Quick Start Guide, 1-year Insight subscription |
| IT SKU (Region) | WBE700Y-100NAS (NA) · WBE700Y-100APS (APAC) · WBE700Y-100EUS (EMEA) |
Applications and Use Cases
Purpose-built for outdoor sites that need reliable wireless coverage without extensive infrastructure or dedicated on-site IT at every location.
Campuses & School Yards
Open courtyard and campus-wide outdoor coverage.
Parking Lots & Structures
Pole- or wall-mounted with external omnidirectional antennas for broad coverage.
Hospitality Venues
Outdoor guest WiFi across pool decks, gardens and terraces.
Courtyards & Plazas
Even coverage across open public and semi-public areas.
Loading Docks & Walkways
Internal directional antennas for focused coverage in enclosed outdoor areas.
Multi-Site MSP Deployments
Remote monitoring and troubleshooting via Insight, without a site visit.
NETGEAR Distributor in the UAE
Magnus Infotech Trading LLC is the official NETGEAR distributor in the UAE, supplying NETGEAR's networking and wireless range — including the new WBE700Y outdoor WiFi 7 access point — to resellers, system integrators and enterprise partners, backed by pre-sales consultancy, warehousing, logistics and technical support.
- Pre-sales consultancy & solution design
- Warehousing across the UAE
- Logistics & delivery support
- Ongoing technical support
NETGEAR Access Points Supplied Across the UAE
NETGEAR solutions are supplied across the UAE through Magnus Infotech, serving reseller and integrator partners in the following Emirates.
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NETGEAR WBE700Y Datasheet
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