Description
Overview
Step into next-generation wireless networking with the Grandstream GWN7670, a new-generation enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) access point built for small-to-medium-sized businesses. With dual-band 2×2:2 MIMO, MLO technology, and speeds up to 3.6Gbps, it delivers fast, efficient connectivity for medium user density environments while remaining simple to deploy and manage through its controller-less design.
Quick Specs
- Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)
- Antenna Configuration: Dual-band 2×2:2 MIMO with DL/UL OFDMA
- Wireless Throughput: Up to 3.6Gbps aggregate
- Wired Throughput: Up to 5Gbps aggregate
- Network Ports: 2x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+
- Concurrent Clients: Up to 256 per AP
- Advanced Tech: MLO, 4096-QAM, Multi-RU, Preamble Puncturing
- Connectivity Extras: BLE 5.3 for BT location
- Management: Embedded controller, GDMS Networking, or GWN Manager
- Ideal For: Small-to-medium businesses and medium-density Wi-Fi deployments
Why Buy
- Wi-Fi 7 performance: 4096-QAM modulation and MLO deliver a significant jump in data transfer rates.
- Reduced interference: Multi-RU and Preamble Puncturing technology improve bandwidth utilisation in busy environments.
- Fast wired backhaul: Dual 2.5 Gigabit PoE+ ports support up to 5Gbps aggregate wired throughput.
- Simple deployment: Controller-less distributed design means no separate hardware controller is needed.
- Flexible management: Scale from a single embedded controller to unlimited cloud-based AP management.
- Voice-ready: Built for voice-over-Wi-Fi and seamless pairing with Grandstream Wi-Fi IP phones.
Insights
As businesses adopt more bandwidth-intensive applications and connect a growing mix of devices, Wi-Fi 6 networks can start to show their limits in medium-density environments. The GWN7670 addresses this with Wi-Fi 7 technology, including Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and 4096-QAM modulation, which together increase data transfer rates and make more efficient use of available spectrum, even as more users and devices share the network.
Its Multi-RU and Preamble Puncturing technology also improve how the access point handles interference and channel congestion, helping to maintain consistent performance in offices and commercial spaces where multiple wireless networks may be competing for the same airspace.
Key Features
Wi-Fi 7 Performance
Delivers up to 3.6Gbps aggregate wireless throughput using dual-band 2×2:2 MIMO with DL/UL OFDMA technology, purpose-built for medium user density environments.
MLO & 4096-QAM Modulation
Multi-Link Operation (MLO) optimises spectrum resource utilisation, while 4096-QAM modulation delivers a significant increase in data transfer rates.
Multi-RU & Preamble Puncturing
Improves bandwidth utilisation and anti-interference performance, helping maintain a stable connection in congested wireless environments.
Dual 2.5 Gigabit PoE+ Ports
Two 2.5GbE ports with PoE+ provide up to 5Gbps aggregate wired throughput along with convenient single-cable power and data delivery.
High Client Capacity
Supports up to 256 concurrent clients per access point, suitable for offices and medium-density commercial spaces.
BLE 5.3 Location Support
Built-in BLE 5.3 enables Bluetooth-based location services alongside standard Wi-Fi connectivity.
Controller-Less Management
A controller-less distributed design embeds the controller directly in the web interface, with support for GDMS Networking and GWN Manager for scalable, multi-site administration.
Enterprise Security
Supports WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, and WPA3, along with anti-hacking secure boot, digital signature-based lockdown, and a unique security certificate with a random default password per device.
Use Cases
- Small-to-Medium Business: Deliver fast, next-generation Wi-Fi 7 connectivity across offices and workspaces.
- Medium-Density Environments: Support up to 256 concurrent clients without sacrificing performance.
- Voice-over-Wi-Fi: Provide reliable, low-latency connectivity for Grandstream Wi-Fi IP phones and other VoIP devices.
- Mesh Network Deployments: Extend coverage across larger spaces using mesh networking support.
- Managed Multi-Site Networks: Administer multiple access points through GDMS Networking or GWN Manager.
Is It Right?
This access point is a great choice if you:
- Want to future-proof your network with Wi-Fi 7 technology.
- Operate a small-to-medium business with medium wireless user density.
- Need fast, PoE+-powered network ports with high wired throughput.
- Run voice-over-Wi-Fi or other latency-sensitive applications.
- Manage one or several access points through a centralised platform.
You may want to consider another option if you:
- Need to support very high-density deployments beyond 256 concurrent clients.
- Require an outdoor or long-range access point, as this model is designed for indoor use.
- Don’t yet have Wi-Fi 7 capable client devices to take advantage of the higher throughput.
Specifications
| Device Type | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Access Point |
| Antenna Configuration | Dual-band 2×2:2 MIMO with DL/UL OFDMA |
| Wireless Throughput | Up to 3.6Gbps aggregate |
| Wired Throughput | Up to 5Gbps aggregate |
| Network Ports | 2x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+ |
| Concurrent Clients | Up to 256 per AP |
| Advanced Wi-Fi Technology | MLO, 4096-QAM, Multi-RU, Preamble Puncturing |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.3 for BT location |
| Security | WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, WPA3, anti-hacking secure boot |
| Management | Embedded controller (up to 50 APs), GDMS Networking, or GWN Manager |
| Recommended Environment | Small-to-medium businesses and medium-density indoor deployments |
Compatibility
- Power Source: Compatible with 802.3at (PoE+) switches or injectors.
- Wi-Fi Devices: Supports Wi-Fi 7 client devices as well as legacy 802.11ax/ac/n devices, including Grandstream Wi-Fi IP phones for voice-over-Wi-Fi.
- Network Management: Compatible with GDMS Networking and GWN Manager for centralised administration.
- Multi-AP Deployments: Supports mesh networking alongside other GWN access points.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet