Grandstream GWN7605 802.11ac Wave-2 Access Point for 100+ Clients

The Grandstream GWN7605 is a dual-band 802.11ac Wave-2 access point with 1.27 Gbps of combined wireless speed, room for 100+ clients and up to 165 m of range. It suits small offices, clinics and villas that want stable Wi-Fi from a single PoE cable.

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The Grandstream GWN7605 is the 2x2:2 indoor model of the GWN7600 series: a dual-band 802.11ac Wave-2 (Wi-Fi 5) access point that runs 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz at the same time. Combined wireless speed reaches 1.27 Gbps, more than 100 devices can connect at once, and coverage stretches up to 165 m depending on walls and layout. It suits a small office, a clinic or a villa that has outgrown a single home router.

Grandstream GWN7605 key specs

At 180.4 x 180.4 x 40.8 mm and 388.2 g, the unit is small enough to disappear into a ceiling. The numbers that matter:

• 867 Mbps on 5 GHz with 2x2:2 MU-MIMO.
• 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, or 400 Mbps with clients that support 256-QAM.
• 16 SSIDs, 8 per band.
• Two internal dual-band antennas (3 dBi at 2.4 GHz, 4 dBi at 5 GHz).
• Beamforming that focuses signal toward each connected client.

One cable for power and data

The GWN7605 has two Gigabit ports. The NET/PoE port takes power and data from a PoE (802.3af) or PoE+ (802.3at) switch, so you need no power outlet on the ceiling. The second NET port links to your router or to another GWN76xx access point. Maximum draw is 10.16 W, a useful figure when you add up the power budget of a PoE switch feeding several units.

Free management with no controller box

Every GWN7605 has a controller built in that manages up to 50 local GWN access points. For a business with sites in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, GDMS Networking provides free cloud management for an unlimited number of APs, and GWN Manager is an on-premise option for up to 3,000. VLAN tagging keeps staff and guest traffic apart, and QoS (WMM, TOS) gives voice and video calls priority.

Where it fits

• Small offices and branches: one or two units for an open-plan area and a meeting room.
• Clinics and pharmacies: one SSID for reception PCs, another for waiting patients.
• Villas: one unit per floor, all managed from a single account.
• Cafés and shops: a customer network kept separate from point-of-sale devices.

Compatibility

Any switch with 802.3af or 802.3at PoE will power it, and the unit detects which standard it is getting and adjusts its consumption. It serves Wi-Fi clients from legacy 802.11b through 802.11ac and supports WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise (802.1x). Secure boot, signed firmware and a random default password on every unit cover the basics of device security.

GWN7605, GWN7615 or GWN7625?

All three are indoor ceiling or wall models with two Gigabit ports. The GWN7615 moves to 3x3:3 on both bands for 1.75 Gbps, 200+ clients, 175 m of range and 32 SSIDs. The GWN7625 uses 4x4:4 on 5 GHz for 2.03 Gbps and 200 clients, though its built-in controller handles 30 APs instead of 50. Pick the GWN7605 for spaces with fewer than 100 devices. For a courtyard or farm, the outdoor version is the GWN7605LR.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the GWN7605 need a power outlet?

No. It runs on 802.3af PoE or 802.3at PoE+ through the NET/PoE port, from a PoE switch or injector. The datasheet does not list a power adapter in the box.

How many devices can the GWN7605 handle?

Grandstream rates it for 100+ concurrent clients. For busier spaces, the GWN7615 supports 200+.

Can several GWN7605 units be managed together?

Yes. The built-in controller on any unit manages up to 50 GWN APs, or you can use the free GDMS Networking cloud platform.

Specifications

• Model: GWN7605
• Series: GWN7600 (Wi-Fi 5)
• Wi-Fi standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wave-2)
• Aggregate wireless throughput: 1.27 Gbps
• Antennas: 2 internal dual-band antennas; 3 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 4 dBi at 5 GHz
• 802.11ac data rates: 6.5 to 867 Mbps
• 802.11n data rates: 6.5 to 300 Mbps; 400 Mbps with 256-QAM on 2.4 GHz
• 802.11a/g and 802.11b data rates: 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps; 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
• Frequency bands: 2.4 GHz: 2412-2484 MHz; 5 GHz: 5180-5825 MHz (not all bands available in every region)
• Channel bandwidth: 2.4 GHz: 20/40 MHz; 5 GHz: 20/40/80 MHz
• MIMO: 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 (MIMO); 5 GHz 2x2:2 (MU-MIMO); beamforming
• Wi-Fi and system security: WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (TKIP/AES); secure boot and critical data/control lockdown via digital signatures; unique security certificate and random default password per device
• Coverage range: Up to 165 m (varies by environment)
• Maximum TX power: 2.4 GHz: 24 dBm; 5 GHz: 22 dBm (varies by country, band and MCS rate)
• Receiver sensitivity 2.4 GHz: 802.11b: -96 dBm @1 Mbps, -88 dBm @11 Mbps; 802.11g: -93 dBm @6 Mbps, -75 dBm @54 Mbps; 802.11n: -73 dBm @MCS7 (20 MHz), -70 dBm @MCS7 (40 MHz)
• Receiver sensitivity 5 GHz: 802.11a: -92 dBm @6 Mbps, -74 dBm @54 Mbps; 802.11ac: -67 dBm @MCS8 (20 MHz), -63 dBm @MCS9 (HT40), -59 dBm @MCS9 (80 MHz)
• SSIDs: 16 total, 8 per radio
• Concurrent clients: 100+
• Network interfaces: 2x autosensing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (NET/PoE and NET)
• Auxiliary ports: 1x reset pinhole, 1x Kensington lock
• Mounting: Indoor ceiling or wall mount, kits included
• LEDs: 3 tri-color LEDs for device tracking and status
• Network protocols: IPv4, IPv6, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1x, 802.11e/WMM
• QoS: 802.11e/WMM, VLAN, TOS
• Network management: Embedded controller for up to 50 local GWN APs; GDMS Networking (GWN.Cloud) free cloud management for unlimited APs; GWN Manager on-premise controller for up to 3,000 APs
• Power: PoE 802.3af / PoE+ 802.3at; max consumption 10.16 W
• Environmental: Operating: 0 to 40°C; storage: -10 to 60°C; humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Unit dimensions and weight: 180.4 x 180.4 x 40.8 mm; 388.2 g
• In the box: GWN7605 access point, mounting kits, quick start guide (no power adapter listed)
• Compliance: FCC, CE, RCM, IC

Features

• 1.27 Gbps across two bands: up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, so each device joins the band that suits it.
• 100+ concurrent clients and up to 165 m of range: right-sized for a small office, an open-plan area or one villa floor.
• 2 Gigabit ports with PoE/PoE+: one cable from the switch carries power and data; the second port links a router or another AP.
• Built-in controller for 50 APs: run a multi-branch Wi-Fi network from one interface with no separate controller.
• 16 SSIDs (8 per band) with VLAN tagging: keep staff and guest traffic on separate networks.