Wireless Access Point Netgear WBE718 — Tri‑band 2.4/5/6 GHz, 9400 Mbps, PoE, 1x 2.5GbE, white

The Netgear WBE718 is a tri-band wireless access point that supports 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands with a combined maximum throughput of up to 9400 Mbit/s. Designed for business and high-density environments, this indoor access point implements WiFi 7 (802.11be) capabilities including Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K QAM and support for 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band. The unit is supplied in white and provides a single 2.5 GbE RJ‑45 port with Power-over-Ethernet support and a maximum power draw up to 25 W. The WBE718 integrates with NETGEAR Insight cloud management and is compatible with existing NETGEAR-managed switches, routers and previous-generation access points.

Advantages

The WBE718 delivers significantly higher aggregated throughput by combining 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz radios for a total theoretical data rate of 9400 Mbit/s, enabling faster connections and greater capacity in congested environments. The addition of the 6 GHz band reduces interference and increases the number of available channels, while WiFi 7 features such as 320 MHz channel width and MLO improve peak speeds and multi-client performance. Enterprise-grade security options are supported, including OWE, WPA2/WPA3 in PSK and Enterprise modes. A 2.5 GbE PoE port simplifies deployment by allowing data and power over a single cable.

Suitable for

• High-density offices and open-plan workspaces
• University campuses, lecture halls and libraries
• Hotels, restaurants and conference centers
• Retail stores and public venues with many client devices
• Environments requiring cloud-managed WiFi and simplified administration

Key specifications

• Tri-band operation: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz
• Maximum combined throughput: 9400 Mbit/s
• Per-band example throughput: 2.4 GHz ~688 Mbit/s, 5 GHz ~2882 Mbit/s, 6 GHz ~5765 Mbit/s
• WiFi standards supported: 802.11b/g/n/ax/be
• Security: OWE, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise
• Ethernet: 1 × 2.5 GbE RJ‑45 port with Power-over-Ethernet support
• Power draw: up to 25 W (PoE)
• Device type: indoor ceiling/wall mountable access point (internal antennas)
• Product colour: white
• Weight: 0.69 kg

How to use

Mount the Netgear WBE718 in a central location for best coverage, following the included installation guide for ceiling or wall mounting. Connect a PoE-capable switch or injector to the 2.5 GbE RJ‑45 port to provide data and power over a single cable. Use NETGEAR Insight cloud management to adopt, configure and monitor the access point remotely; apply SSID configurations, security policies and firmware updates through the Insight interface. For mixed-device environments, enable appropriate security modes (WPA2/WPA3) and configure band-steering or client steering options to direct compatible devices to the 6 GHz band.

Recommendations

For high-density deployments, plan access point placement with overlapping coverage while avoiding co-channel congestion. Enable 320 MHz channels and Multi-Link Operation where client devices support WiFi 7 to maximize throughput; retain 160 MHz channelization on the 5 GHz band for WiFi 6 devices. Use a managed PoE switch that can supply up to 25 W per port and keep firmware updated via NETGEAR Insight to maintain security and compatibility.