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Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite | WiFi 7 Dual-Band | 2.5 GbE Uplink | 200-Plus Clients | 115 Square Metre Coverage
An affordable entry into current-generation networking for apartments, small shops and studios.
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Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Mascom International stocks the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite at KSh 19,000, a compact dual-band WiFi 7 access point with a 2.5 GbE uplink, support for more than 200 devices and about 115 square metres of coverage. Each unit is brand new and sealed. Ubiquiti designed the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite as the entry point to its WiFi 7 UniFi line, with peak 5 GHz rates of 4.3 Gbps and a slim 171.5 mm body. It runs on PoE, so one Ethernet cable brings both data and power. Find it at our store in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for apartment dwellers, Airbnb hosts, small retailers, salons, pharmacies and home-office workers across Kenya, the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite handles the everyday load of streaming, video calls and card-payment terminals without the dead corners that ISP routers leave. Many Kilimani and Kileleshwa flats have thick concrete walls that choke the signal from a fibre router in the living room. Mounting the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite on a central ceiling, or meshing two units, carries a strong signal into bedrooms, kitchens and back offices, with room for every phone, laptop and TV in the household.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that only stock consumer mesh kits, Mascom International carries the full UniFi WiFi 7 range, so you can start with one Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite and add units as your space grows, all managed from one app. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the guest hotspot and voucher tools turn this small access point into a paid WiFi service for cafes and rentals. Walk into our Kimathi Street shop to compare it with the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 LR, or order on WhatsApp for same-day delivery inside Nairobi and pay-on-arrival delivery across Kenya.
Common Questions About the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite
What is the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite price in Kenya?
The Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite sells for KSh 19,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. The price includes the access point, its Lite Mount for ceiling or wall fitting, and a 12-month warranty through Mascom International. A PoE switch or adapter is not included and is sold separately. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties. Moving up to the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 LR costs KSh 10,000 more, while the tri-band Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro is KSh 16,500 more.
Is the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite enough for a two- or three-bedroom apartment?
One Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite covers about 115 square metres, which matches most two- and three-bedroom apartments in Nairobi. Ceiling placement near the middle of the flat gives the most even spread. Thick concrete or block walls between rooms shorten the reach, so a large maisonette or a house with a servant's quarter may need a second unit. Two units link through UniFi's wireless meshing, and phones move between them as you walk around the house.
How does the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite differ from the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 LR?
The Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite runs two data streams on 5 GHz, while the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 LR runs three, with stronger 27 dBm output against 24 dBm. That lifts the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 LR to about 160 square metres of coverage and more than 300 clients, against 115 square metres and 200-plus here. The Ubiquiti UniFi U7 LR also handles heat up to 50°C. Choose the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite for flats and small shops, and the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 LR for open floors and halls.
Can the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite run a guest hotspot with vouchers for my cafe or Airbnb?
Yes, the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite supports a captive hotspot portal with custom branding, vouchers, password login and payment options. A cafe in Nairobi CBD can print time-limited vouchers and sell them at the counter after a Lipa na M-Pesa payment. Guest network isolation keeps visitors away from your payment terminal and office laptop. WiFi speed limits stop one guest from eating all the bandwidth, and WiFi schedules can switch the guest network off after closing time.
Does the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite cope with Mombasa heat and coastal humidity?
The Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite is rated for -30 to 40°C and 5 to 95% non-condensing humidity, which suits air-conditioned or well-ventilated rooms on the coast. Its UV-stabilized polycarbonate body resists yellowing near bright windows. The 40°C ceiling matters under hot iron-sheet roofs in Mombasa, Malindi or Garissa, where roof spaces can climb past that in the afternoon. For those spots, the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 LR, rated to 50°C, is the safer pick.
Will the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite work with my Safaricom or Zuku fibre router?
The Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite works alongside any fibre router from Safaricom, Zuku, Airtel or Faiba. You plug it into a LAN port through a PoE switch or adapter, the router keeps handing out internet, and the access point takes over the wireless side. Many homes then switch off the router's own WiFi to avoid two competing networks. Setup needs UniFi Network 9.0.114 or later, or the UniFi phone app on iOS 10.20.2 or Android 10.21.7 or later.
Can I add more Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite units later without changing my setup?
You can add more Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite units at any time, and each one joins the same network name and settings automatically once adopted in UniFi. Support for 802.11r, 802.11k and 802.11v lets phones hand over smoothly between units during a video call. Band steering nudges capable devices onto the faster 5 GHz band. Where running Ethernet to a second room is hard, wireless meshing links the new unit back to the first one through the air, though it still needs power.
Who is the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite right for, and who should look elsewhere?
The Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite is right for apartments, small offices, salons, clinics and rentals that want a business-grade access point on a modest budget. Look elsewhere if you run a warehouse, church hall or open-plan floor over 115 square metres, where the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 LR reaches farther. Offices full of WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 laptops that would use a 6 GHz band should choose the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro instead, since this model has no 6 GHz radio.
Technical Specifications
Wireless Performance
- WiFi 7 (802.11be) standard — the current wireless generation, and it still serves WiFi 6, WiFi 5 and 802.11n devices.
- Dual-band radios on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz — 5 GHz carries fast traffic while 2.4 GHz reaches farther through walls.
- 5 GHz peak rate of 4.3 Gbps using 240 MHz channels — fast enough for 4K streaming and large cloud uploads at once.
- 2.4 GHz peak rate of 688 Mbps on 40 MHz channels — steady links for printers, card terminals and older phones.
- Channel widths of 20 to 240 MHz — wider channels move more data, like adding lanes to a road.
Coverage and Capacity
- Coverage of about 115 square metres — enough for most two- and three-bedroom apartments or a small shop with a back office.
- More than 200 connected clients — room for a full household or a busy cafe with every guest online.
- 2x2 MU-MIMO on each band, four spatial streams in total — serves several devices at the same moment instead of queuing them.
- Antenna gain of 5 dBi on 5 GHz and 4 dBi on 2.4 GHz — signal focused downward into the room below.
- Wireless meshing support — a second unit can link back through the air where pulling cable through concrete is impractical.
- Transmit power of 24 dBm on 5 GHz and 23 dBm on 2.4 GHz — solid output for a compact indoor unit.
Power and Uplink
- Powered over Ethernet (PoE) — one cable carries data and power, so no wall socket is needed beside the unit.
- Peak power draw of 13W — 8W less than the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro, an easy load for a small UPS.
- Runs through KPLC outages when its PoE switch sits on a UPS — the WiFi stays up while the lights are out.
- Supported voltage of 42.5 to 57V DC — the standard range delivered by PoE switches and adapters.
- One 2.5 GbE RJ45 uplink — faster than gigabit, so the cable does not hold back wireless speed.
- No PoE injector in the box — a PoE switch or adapter such as the Ubiquiti U-POE-AT is sold separately at Mascom International.
Management and Software
- Managed through UniFi Network 9.0.114 or later — one dashboard for network names, passwords, guest access and usage.
- UniFi phone app on iOS 10.20.2 and Android 10.21.7 or later — set up and check your network from anywhere.
- Captive hotspot portal with vouchers, custom branding and payment options — turns guest WiFi into a paid or branded service.
- Private Pre-Shared Key (PPSK) and RADIUS over TLS (RadSec) — separate passwords per user group and secure enterprise logins.
- WiFi speed limits and schedules — cap each guest's bandwidth and switch networks off after business hours.
- Up to 8 network names (BSSIDs) per radio — separate networks for staff, guests and devices on one access point.
Build and Inclusions
- Diameter of 171.5 mm and depth of 33 mm — a small, low-profile disc that blends into a ceiling or wall.
- Weight of 313 g — light enough for gypsum ceiling boards and plastered walls.
- UV-stabilized polycarbonate enclosure — resists yellowing from sunlight near windows and skylights.
- Operating range of -30 to 40°C and 5 to 95% non-condensing humidity — suits indoor rooms across Kenya.
- Lite Mount included, made of UV-stabilized polycarbonate and galvanized steel — fixes to ceilings or walls in minutes.
Package Contents
The Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite comes brand new and sealed in Ubiquiti's retail packaging, holding the access point and its Lite Mount for ceiling or wall fitting. Ubiquiti provides the installation guide online. There is no PoE injector in the box, so plan for a PoE switch or adapter before installation day. A PoE switch or adapter such as the Ubiquiti U-POE-AT is sold separately at Mascom International, and our staff can advise on Ethernet cable lengths for your rooms.
Warranty
The Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. That means faults in the radios, the uplink port or the housing that show up during ordinary use. Claims are handled in person at our service desk in Nairobi CBD, so keep your receipt with the unit.
Buying the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite from Mascom International
You can pick up the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Drop by to hold it, compare its size with the larger UniFi models, and get advice on placement for your flat or shop. Ubiquiti makes it in white.
Talk to us before you order:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order travels with pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. Customers in Nairobi and its environs receive theirs the same day, and buyers in Thika, Machakos, Nyeri, Kisumu and other major towns get delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The 12-month warranty described above stays with your unit. We quote specifications straight from Ubiquiti, keep pricing plain, and remain on hand after the sale when you mesh a second unit or set up vouchers.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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