Cambium Networks X7-56X Wi-Fi 7 Indoor Access Point for UHD

A 60° directive-antenna Wi-Fi 7 AP built for ultra-high-density venues — aim multi-gigabit 802.11be capacity exactly where the crowd is.

Cambium Networks X7-56X Wi-Fi 7 Indoor Access Point for UHD
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X7-56X
  • Specs: 802.11be Tri-band 2+4+4 with SDR Radio, 60° directive antenna, and IoT support
  • Tri-radio/Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 60° directive antenna
  • 6 GHz (4x4), 5 GHz (4x4), 2.4 GHz (2x2)
  • 17.9 Gbps aggregate data rate
  • 5 GbE uplink port
  • LPI (low power indoor) mode
  • IoT radio to support many protocols

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Product Overview

Cambium Networks X7-56X Wi-Fi 7 Indoor Access Point for UHD

The Cambium Networks X7-56X Wi-Fi 7 Directive Indoor Access Point (AP), with its software-definable third radio, is designed to deliver ultra-high density and cutting-edge performance with flexibility for current and future demands. Its 60° × 60° directive antennas focus capacity precisely where it is needed, making it the right choice for demanding scenarios where directive coverage is required from an easy-to-install solution.

Wi-Fi 7Indoor60° DirectiveUltra-High Density

Product Highlights

Ultra-High Density Made Easy for Any Market

The X7-56X with its software-definable third radio is designed to deliver ultra-high density and cutting-edge performance with flexibility for current and future demands. Easily deliver the performance needed in demanding scenarios where directive antennas are required with an easy-to-install solution and Wi-Fi technology. With an embedded IoT radio, the X7-56X supports BLE, Zigbee, Matter, or Thread and accommodates for any IoT requirement.1

Cloud and On-Premises Management

The X7-56X, as all other Cambium APs, operates using Cambium’s cnMaestro Network Management, accessible on both cloud and on-premises2 platforms. Aligned with Cambium’s ONE Network, cnMaestro facilitates the management of all devices through a user-friendly interface, streamlining control from backhaul to edge devices. This enables immediate management of the network, reducing training and troubleshooting time.

Flexible Installation

The X7-56X Wi-Fi 7 AP offers easy installation with its included multi-functional system to mount the access point over multiple types of telecom and electrical junction boxes, on a suspended drop ceiling, or to any flat surface. The optional articulated bracket allows operators to aim the AP at the high-density area and adjust the angle without an additional tool.

cnMaestro X Assurance3

Gain real-time insights into network health and troubleshoot client issues efficiently using AI-based analytics to move from reactive to proactive SLA management and deliver a high-performance wireless network.

1 Some IoT protocols will be made available in future software versions. 2 cnMaestro On-Premises support will be available in a future release. 3 cnMaestro X Assurance is available with cnMaestro Cloud.

Ideal Applications

Ultra-high-density venues where coverage must be aimed at a defined area — stadiums and arenas, auditoriums and lecture halls, houses of worship, convention centers, and transportation hubs — demanding multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 7 throughput. The 60° directive antenna concentrates capacity on the seating bowl or audience while limiting co-channel interference with neighboring sectors.

Technical Details

Hardware Specifications

Comprehensive technical data for the X7-56X to ensure compatibility with your deployment.

Access Point Specifications

Radios 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 with 802.11 b/g/n/ax/be
5 GHz 4x4:4 with 802.11 a/n/ac/ax/be
Software-definable 5 GHz or 6 GHz 4x4:4 with 802.11 a/n/ac/ax/be
IoT Radio Built-in BLE 5.1 or 802.15.4 IoT radio
Max transmit power 20 dBm with the integrated 3 dBi omnidirectional antenna gain
Zigbee, Matter, and Thread support
Antenna & Peak Gain 60° × 60° directive internal antennas
2.4 GHz: 8 dBi; 5 GHz: 9 dBi; 6 GHz: 9 dBi; IoT 2.4 GHz: 6 dBi
Supported Data Rates 802.11be: 7.3 to 11,530 Mbps
802.11ax: 7.3 to 4,804 Mbps
802.11ac: 6.5 to 3,466 Mbps
802.11n: 6.5 to 600 Mbps
802.11a/g and a: 6 to 54 Mbps
802.11b: 1 to 11 Mbps
Max PHY Rate 2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps; 5 GHz: 5,764 Mbps; 6 GHz: 11,530 Mbps
Maximum Radio Tx Power 2.4 GHz: 27 dBm, max EIRP 35 dBm
5 GHz: 27 dBm, max EIRP 36 dBm
6 GHz: 27 dBm, max EIRP 36 dBm
(combined Tx power across all Tx chains)
MIMO Support 2x2 (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz) SU-MIMO
2x2 (2.4 GHz) MU-MIMO both in UL and DL
4x4 (5 and 6 GHz) MU-MIMO both in UL and DL
Ethernet Interface One 10/100 Mbps / 1 / 2.5 / 5 Gbps PoE port
USB Interface One USB 2.0 type A port, max 5W power supply
Power Max power consumption 33W (802.3bt)
Typical power consumption with BLE / 802.15.4 radio enabled: 19W
LLDP power negotiation support (limited functionality on 802.3at / 802.3af)
Dimensions 240 mm x 240 mm x 50 mm (9.45 x 9.45 x 1.97 in)
Weight 1,600 g (3.52 lb)
Mount Options Included: drop-ceiling T-bar, ceiling tile, 4" square electrical box, 4" round box, NA single gang box, EU single gang box, wall, or ceiling mount
Optional: articulated mounting bracket to aim AP at ±60 degrees
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Operating Humidity 95% RH non-condensing

Network Specifications

Security & Authentication Open, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES either Enterprise and PSK, Support for ePSK in local, Cloud or RADIUS, WPA3 with PSK (WPA3-SAE), ePSK, Enterprise, Enterprise-CNSA, OWE (Enhanced Open), OSEN and PMF (802.11 W), MAC authentication with local database or external database using RADIUS protocol, 802.1X with EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS / MSCHAPv2, PEAPv0 / PEAPv1 / EAP-PEAP / EAP-SIM/AKA/AKA’/FAST, MAC auth fallback to guest portal, Hotspot WEB authentication
SSID 16 SSIDs per radio, 48 SSIDs per AP
SSID scheduling
Client Capacity 1,280 clients per AP, 256 on 2.4 GHz, 512 on 5 GHz and 6 GHz
Max client connections limit per SSID / radio / device
MESH Support Auto-discovery and self-healing wireless MESH support on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz band
MESH and Client SSIDs can co-exist on the same radio interface
Fast Roaming Support PMK, OKC, and 802.11r for fast Layer-2 roaming
Seamless L2 roaming for wireless and guest clients across APs in the same L2 network
VLAN Assignment Per SSID based 802.1q VLAN tagging
Dynamic VLAN assignment from external RADIUS server, max 4096
IP Support IPv4 and IPv6
Device Management & Diagnostics cnMaestro Cloud / On-Premises (V6.0 and above)
Web access with HTTPs/HTTP; CLI access with SSH/telnet, serial console port
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