Grandstream GWN7672 Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Indoor Access Point – BE11000, 11Gbps, 384 Clients

Overview

Push wireless performance to the next level with the Grandstream GWN7672 Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Indoor Access Point, an enterprise-grade BE11000 access point built for demanding, high-density environments. Delivering up to 11Gbps of aggregate wireless throughput across three bands, support for up to 384 concurrent clients, and dual 5 Gigabit network ports, the GWN7672 is designed for organisations that need maximum capacity and speed from a single access point.

Built on tri-band 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with DL/UL Enhanced OFDMA, MLO, and 4096-QAM modulation, the GWN7672 makes full use of the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands to maximise throughput and device capacity. With 10Gbps of aggregate wired throughput across two 5 Gigabit PoE+ ports, it’s built for offices, schools, and public venues that need next-generation Wi-Fi without compromise.

Quick Specs

• Product Type: Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Indoor Access Point
• Wireless Class: BE11000
• Aggregate Wireless Throughput: Up to 11Gbps
• Aggregate Wired Throughput: Up to 10Gbps
• Bands: Tri-band 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz
• Antenna Configuration: Tri-band 2×2:2 MU-MIMO with DL/UL Enhanced OFDMA
• Wi-Fi 7 Technologies: MLO, 4096-QAM, Multi-RU, Preamble Puncturing
• Coverage Range: Up to 175 metres
• Concurrent Clients: Up to 384
• Ethernet Ports: 2 x 5 Gigabit ports with PoE+
• Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.3 with BT location
• Management: Embedded controller, GDMS Networking, and GWN Manager support
• Ideal For: Enterprises, offices, schools, hospitality, and other high-density venues

Why Buy

• Maximum Wi-Fi 7 performance: 11Gbps aggregate wireless throughput across three bands delivers a substantial step up from dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 access points.
• Full use of available spectrum: Tri-band operation across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz spreads client load more effectively and reduces congestion in busy environments.
• High-capacity wired backhaul: Two 5 Gigabit PoE+ ports provide 10Gbps of aggregate wired throughput, keeping the uplink from bottlenecking Wi-Fi 7 speeds.
• Built for high device density: Support for up to 384 concurrent clients suits demanding office, school, and public venue deployments.
• Efficient bandwidth use: Multi-RU and Preamble Puncturing technology improve bandwidth utilisation and anti-interference performance in busy RF environments.
• Flexible management: A controller-less design with an embedded web interface, plus GDMS Networking and GWN Manager support, fits deployments from a single AP to large multi-site networks.
• Built-in security: Anti-hacking secure boot, digital signature lockdown, and a unique security certificate per device help protect the network from tampering.

Insights

The Grandstream GWN7672 sits at the top of Grandstream’s Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point range, built for organisations that need every bit of capacity a modern Wi-Fi standard can offer. Unlike dual-band Wi-Fi 7 access points, its tri-band design adds a dedicated 6GHz radio, giving compatible devices a clean, less congested band to connect to alongside the traditional 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios.

That extra band, combined with MLO (Multi-Link Operation) and 4096-QAM modulation, is what pushes the GWN7672’s aggregate throughput up to 11Gbps (BE11000) — a meaningful jump for environments running bandwidth-heavy applications across hundreds of connected devices at once.

On the wired side, two 5 Gigabit PoE+ ports give network designers the option to run link aggregation or simply ensure the wired connection never becomes the limiting factor for the access point’s wireless throughput. Whether managed through the embedded controller for a handful of local APs or centrally through GDMS Networking for larger, multi-site rollouts, the GWN7672 is built to be the anchor point for demanding, high-density Wi-Fi 7 deployments.

Key Features

Tri-Band BE11000 Wi-Fi 7

The GWN7672 operates across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands with 2×2:2 MU-MIMO and DL/UL Enhanced OFDMA, delivering up to 11Gbps of aggregate wireless throughput.

10Gbps Aggregate Wired Throughput

Two 5 Gigabit network ports with PoE+ provide high-capacity wired backhaul that keeps pace with the access point’s Wi-Fi 7 wireless speeds.

384 Concurrent Clients

The GWN7672 supports up to 384 concurrent Wi-Fi client devices per access point, making it well suited to high-density offices, schools, and public venues.

175-Metre Coverage Range

A sophisticated antenna design provides a coverage range of up to 175 metres, helping maintain performance across larger indoor spaces.

MLO, 4096-QAM, and Advanced Wi-Fi 7 Technologies

MLO (Multi-Link Operation) optimises spectrum resource utilisation for a smoother experience across connected devices, while 4096-QAM modulation, Multi-RU, and Preamble Puncturing improve data rates and bandwidth efficiency.

Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 with BT Location

Integrated BLE 5.3 support with BT location adds capability for proximity and location-based applications alongside standard Wi-Fi connectivity.

Controller-Less Management

The GWN7672 uses a controller-less, distributed network management design, with the controller embedded directly in the product’s web interface, and is also supported by GDMS Networking and GWN Manager for centralised, multi-site administration.

Advanced QoS and Mesh Networking

Support for advanced QoS, mesh networking, and captive portals helps maintain performance for real-time applications such as voice and video over Wi-Fi.

Robust Security

Anti-hacking secure boot, digital signature-based data and control lockdown, and a unique security certificate with a random default password per device help protect the access point from unauthorised access.

Use Cases

• Enterprise Offices: Support demanding, high-density Wi-Fi across open-plan floors and meeting rooms.
• Schools and Universities: Handle hundreds of concurrent student and staff devices without compromising speed.
• Hospitality: Deliver fast, reliable Wi-Fi across guest rooms, lobbies, and conference spaces.
• Public Venues: Serve large numbers of simultaneous connections in stadiums, conference centres, and auditoriums.
• Bandwidth-Intensive Applications: Support video conferencing, streaming, and cloud-based workloads that benefit from tri-band Wi-Fi 7 speeds.
• Voice-over-Wi-Fi Deployments: Pair with Grandstream’s Wi-Fi capable IP phones for reliable, high-quality voice communication.

Is It Right?

This access point is a great choice if you:

• Need maximum Wi-Fi 7 throughput from a tri-band access point.
• Have devices that support the 6GHz band and want to take advantage of it.
• Need to support up to 384 concurrent clients on a single AP.
• Want dual 5 Gigabit PoE+ ports for high-capacity, resilient wired backhaul.
• Are deploying in demanding, high-density office, school, or venue environments.
• Plan to manage multiple access points through GDMS Networking or GWN Manager.

You may want to consider another option if you:

• Have a smaller deployment that doesn’t need tri-band or 384-client capacity.
• Don’t have 6GHz-capable client devices and don’t need the extra band.
• Need an outdoor or weatherproof-rated access point instead (consider the GWN7670LR).
• Want a simpler, single-port deployment with lower power draw (consider the GWN7672L instead).

Specifications

Compatibility

• Grandstream Wi-Fi Capable IP Phones: Designed for seamless voice-over-Wi-Fi connectivity with Grandstream’s Wi-Fi enabled IP phones.
• GDMS Networking: Grandstream’s cloud-based management platform for centralised AP monitoring and configuration.
• GWN Manager: On-premise Wi-Fi management platform for larger, self-hosted deployments.
• PoE+ Switches and Injectors: Compatible with standard PoE+ power sources for both 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• 6GHz-Capable Client Devices: Fully utilises the 6GHz band on compatible Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 client devices.

Setup

1. Mount the GWN7672 to a ceiling or wall in a central location for optimal coverage.
2. Connect one or both 5 Gigabit ports to your network using a compatible PoE+ switch.
3. Access the embedded web interface to configure basic network and Wi-Fi settings.
4. Configure SSIDs, band settings, security, and VLANs as required for your deployment.
5. Add the access point to GDMS Networking or GWN Manager for centralised management across multiple sites.
6. Test wireless coverage and throughput across the intended coverage area, including 6GHz-capable devices.

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