Ubiquiti U6-IW – In-Wall WiFi 6 Access Point with 4-Port Switch
Wall-mounted WiFi 6 access point with built-in 4-port switch, ideal for hospitality and room-specific coverage.
The U6 In-Wall (U6-IW) delivers strong WiFi 6 coverage and switching functionality in a compact wall-mounted form. Designed to blend seamlessly into any room, it features dual-band AX6000 WiFi 6, six spatial streams, and a built-in 4-port Gigabit switch—one of which provides PoE passthrough when powered by PoE+. It’s ideal for hotel rooms, offices, and residential installations that demand both wireless and wired connectivity.
Key Features:
• WiFi Standard: WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with dual-band support
• Ports: (1) GbE uplink, (4) GbE LAN ports (1 supports PoE passthrough with PoE+ input)
• Max. Coverage: 115 m² (1,250 ft²)
• Max. Clients: 300+
• Spatial Streams: 6 total (4x4 5GHz, 2x2 2.4GHz)
• Mounting: Wall-mount (fits standard electrical boxes)
Ideal For:
• Hotels, dorms, and apartments
• Guest rooms or home offices
• Environments needing both WiFi and wired ports in-wall
Why You Should Use This:
• Combines high-performance WiFi and Ethernet switching in one device
• Clean wall-mounted installation with PoE passthrough
• Fully managed via the UniFi Network application
Key Highlights:
- ✅ Wall-mounted WiFi 6 AP with built-in 4-port switch
- ✅ Supports over 300 connected devices
- ✅ PoE passthrough support (when powered by PoE+)
- ✅ Compact design for room-specific coverage
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Does this device require PoE+?
A: It can be powered via PoE or PoE+, but PoE+ is required to enable PoE passthrough on one LAN port.
Q: Can it act as a switch?
A: Yes, it includes four LAN ports for hardwired devices, one of which supports PoE passthrough.
Q: Is it compatible with standard wall outlet boxes?
A: Yes, it is designed to mount into standard US/EU electrical boxes.
Technical Specifications
Overview
Dimensions: 139.7 x 96 x 31.2 mm (5.5 x 3.8 x 1.3")
WiFi Standard: WiFi 6
Spatial Streams: 6
Coverage Area: 115 m² (1,250 ft²)
Max. Client Count: 300+
Uplink: GbE
Mounting: Wall (Mount Included)
Power Method: PoE / PoE+ (Required for PoE output)
Performance
MIMO:
5 GHz – 4 x 4 (DL/UL MU-MIMO)
2.4 GHz – 2 x 2 (DL/UL MU-MIMO)
Max. Data Rate:
5 GHz – 4.8 Gbps (BW160)
2.4 GHz – 573.5 Mbps (BW40)
Antenna Gain:
5 GHz – 5.9 dBi
2.4 GHz – 5 dBi
Max. TX Power:
5 GHz – 26 dBm
2.4 GHz – 22 dBm
Max. BSSIDs: 8 per Radio
Supported Data Rates:
802.11ax (WiFi 6) – 7.3 Mbps to 4.8 Gbps (MCS0 - MCS11 NSS1/2/3/4, HE 20/40/80/160)
802.11ac (WiFi 5) – 6.5 Mbps to 3.4 Gbps (MCS0 - MCS9 NSS1/2/3/4, VHT 20/40/80/160)
802.11n – 6.5 Mbps to 600 Mbps (MCS0 - MCS31, HT 20/40)
Features
Wireless Meshing – Yes
Band Steering – Yes
802.11v BSS Transition Management – Yes
802.11r Fast Roaming – Yes
802.11k Radio Resource Management (RRM) – Yes
Advanced Radio Management – Yes
Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0) – Yes
Captive Hotspot Portal with Custom Branding – Yes
Voucher, Payment, Password Authentication – Yes
External Portal Server Support – Yes
Guest Network Isolation – Yes
Private Pre-Shared Key (PPSK) – Yes
WiFi Speed Limiting – Yes
Client Device Isolation – Yes
WiFi Schedules – Yes
RADIUS over TLS (RadSec) – Yes
Dynamic RADIUS-assigned VLAN – Yes
Hardware
Max. Power Consumption: 13W (Excluding PoE output)
Networking Interface: (1) Data-in: GbE RJ45 port, (4) Data-out: GbE RJ45 ports
Weight: 460 g (1 lb)
Management
Interfaces: Ethernet, Bluetooth
Built-In Switch: 4 GbE ports with 1 PoE output
Enclosure Material: Plastic, aluminum
Mount Material: Aluminum
LEDs: System – White/Blue
Wireless Channel Bandwidth: HT 20/40, VHT 20/40/80/160, HE 20/40/80/160 (MHz)
Certifications: CE, FCC, IC
NDAA Compliant: Yes
Operating Frequency
US/CA:
• 2400 - 2472 MHz
• U-NII-1: 5150 - 5250 MHz
• U-NII-2A: 5250 - 5350 MHz
• U-NII-2C: 5470 - 5725 MHz
• U-NII-3: 5725 - 5850 MHz
Worldwide:
• 2400 - 2483.5 MHz
• 5150 - 5725 MHz
Environmental
Operating Temperature: -30 to 60° C (-22 to 140° F)
Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% noncondensing
