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Ubiquiti Networks

Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-SHD access point

SKU CH-8CWA-VE6Z0

Enterprise dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 access point with dedicated security radio, 4×4 MU-MIMO and PoE+ power for high-density deployments

  • Interface type2 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports
  • Supported standards802.11 a/b/g/n/r/k/v/ac/ac-wave2
  • Security featuresWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA / WPA2, TKIP / AES) 802.11
  • Antenna configuration2.4 GHz: 2 x Dual-Port, Dual-Polarity Antennas, 6 dBi each 5
  • Button countReset
  • Power supplyPower Method: 802.3at PoE+ Supported Voltage Range: 44 to 57
  • Simultaneous dual-band 4×4 MU-MIMO delivers 800 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 1733 Mbps on 5 GHz
  • Dedicated security radio provides persistent threat management and real-time spectrum analysis
  • Two Gigabit Ethernet ports and 802.3at PoE+ simplify deployment with a single cable
  • Operates reliably from -10 °C to 70 °C in 5 % to 95 % non-condensing humidity
  • Scales to 500-plus concurrent users and is managed centrally through UniFi Controller software

Enterprise Wi-Fi Access Point for High-Density

The Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-SHD is an 802.11ac Wave 2 access point built for environments such as hospitals, universities and banks. It supports over 500 concurrent users with simultaneous dual-band 4x4 MU-MIMO and beamforming. A dedicated security radio provides persistent threat management and real-time spectrum analysis. The unit is managed through the UniFi Controller software or mobile app.

Suits Managed Enterprise Deployments.

This access point fits networks that need centralised controller-based management, advanced security monitoring and high client density across multiple units. It requires 802.3at PoE+ power from a compatible switch or injector. Buyers who need a simple plug-and-play router for a single flat or who lack PoE infrastructure should consider a different class of device.

Dual-Band Throughput Defines Capacity

The radio delivers 800 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 1733 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, which determines how many devices can be served at acceptable speeds. Two gigabit Ethernet ports handle uplink and wired backhaul. Maximum power draw is 20 W within a 44 to 57 V DC input range. Operating temperature spans -10 to 70 °C.

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Price $100.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameUbiquiti Networks
Model nameUAP-AC-SHD
Connectivity
Supported standards802.11 a/b/g/n/r/k/v/ac/ac-wave2
Antenna configuration2.4 GHz: 2 x Dual-Port, Dual-Polarity Antennas, 6 dBi each
5 GHz: 2 x Dual-Port, Dual-Polarity Antennas, 6 dBi each
Ports & slots
Interface type2 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports
Power
Power supplyPower Method: 802.3at PoE+
Supported Voltage Range: 44 to 57 V DC
Power Supply: UniFi Switch (PoE)
Power Save: Supported
Beamforming: Supported
Maximum Power Consumption: 20 W
Size & build
Product dimensions8.66 in × 8.66 in × 1.89 in
Product weight1.54 lb
1.83 lb (With Mounting Kits)
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: -10 to 70 degree C (14 to 158 degree F)
Humidity rangeOperating Humidity: 5 to 95% Non condensing
More details
Security featuresWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA / WPA2, TKIP / AES) 802.11w (PMF)
Button countReset

Questions about this item

Should I pick this model for a high-density environment like a lecture hall or a smaller office?

The UAP-AC-SHD is rated for 500+ concurrent users and provides 800 Mbps on 2.4 GHz plus 1733 Mbps on 5 GHz, making it suited to high-density deployments such as universities or hospitals.

What do the 800 Mbps and 1733 Mbps throughput figures mean once the AP is mounted and clients are connected?

Those are the maximum PHY rates per band; real-world throughput will be lower due to overhead, client capability, interference and the 1 Gbps wired uplink that caps total traffic leaving the AP.

The AP has two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports — what speed does the wired link actually cap at?

Each port negotiates up to 1 Gbps, so the backhaul is limited to 1 Gbps even though the 5 GHz radio can reach 1733 Mbps and the unit supports 802.3at PoE+ for power.

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