Firewalla AP7 Ceiling Version (Status and Updates)
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The Firewalla AP7 Ceiling Version
Sale begins 4/15/2025, 9 AM PDT via https://firewalla.com/products/firewalla-ap7-ceiling
Guides:
Shipping:
- Everything shipped as of 5/2/2025
If you are not in the USA, please see this survey https://forms.gle/FeVYUSQXJksSEuUCA
Shipping Update 5/5
- All AP7C units shipped
- All new orders will be shipped 24 hours from payment
- All units should be shipped today. (including the t-bar brackets)
- On 5/5, we will be going to our standard shipping cycle. (shipping one day after order)
- We will be able to send out all AP7C orders on May 2nd
- 25% more units will be send out today
- next batch likely next week ... (hopefully)
Shipping Update 4/18
- Around 20% units will be send out 4/18 or 4/21 (pacific time)
- next batch time is unknown.
(shipping is not deterministic at the moment, so please be patient, we will do our best to update everyone as we have something)
FAQ:
What is the main difference between this ceiling unit and the desktop unit?
The ceiling unit antenna is optimized in one direction (downwards from the ceiling), while the desktop version has an antenna radiating in all directions. By having the AP mounted on the ceiling, you are going to get less interference and more focused power.
The ceiling unit is also powered by PoE+ via the 10Gbit interface, so you do not need to run another power line.
- Ceiling-mounted APs often avoid furniture and human body absorption, leading to cleaner signal propagation.
- Desktop APs may be affected by desks, walls, and objects, leading to signal obstructions and multipath interference.
- There is no power adapter included in the AP7C
Can I use the ceiling unit on the desktop?
It is fully possible, but we do not recommend it. You may get blind spots behind the unit.
Can I use the ceiling unit on the wall?
Yes, but behind the wall, signals may not be that good.
Can this unit be mounted over a 1 gang power box?
Yes, you have two screw holes that line up just for that. It also works nicely with a 2 gang power box with 4 holes.
Can I use these with WiFi backhaul?
Yes. You can power the unit either with a injector (with no ethernet) or a 12V barrel power cord. You can configure it work with WiFi backhaul from another AP7 ceiling or desktop unit.
Can I use this with the AP7 Desktop?
Yes.
What PoE Injector should I get?
PoE+ Injectors that can perform the speed you want. (2.5Gbit or 10Gbit)
Why is the AP7 Ceiling hot?
Wi-Fi 7 has many radios and it is very hot to operate. The AP7C is compact and the back side is a heatsink. A temperature of about 140F is normal for this unit.
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Here is the Firewalla AP7 Ceiling version unboxing https://youtu.be/ETFencW6sos
We also published AP7 Ceiling Product page https://firewalla.com/products/firewalla-ap7-ceiling
Physical installation guide: https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/39299429555603-Firewalla-Access-Point-7-Ceiling-Mount-Installation-Guide
This AP7 Ceiling unit will be on sale Tuesday, 4/15/2025, shipping 7 to 30 days after the order is placed.
Please complete this survey so we can notify you about the launch: https://forms.gle/msbLiT2525oMt9Xi6
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Best see the instructions here, there are 4 such screws, so enough hold much more
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Quick question: is this AP7 Ceiling installation guide good enough? or do you need a video? https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/39299429555603-Firewalla-Access-Point-7-Ceiling-Mount-Installation-Guide
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The installation guide for a single gang box shows when the box is only horizontal. What if we have a vertically installed box that we want to mount it on. Will it work? Will the AP be mounted sideways in that case? Or can it still clip into the bracket correctly on a vertical box?
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For your information, the final price of the AP7 ceiling is $365.78, adjusted to the recent March tariff increase. Those signed up before the sale will receive a per-unit beta discount coupon. (we refer to this as half beta). The AP7 Desktop once we get the next batch, the price will go to the same level.
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FYI
- We will close the survey on Monday, April 7th: https://forms.gle/w3w3VcBszX6BwJYH7
- We will send out the discount / half-beta coupon on April 8 or April 9.
- The discount is not yet finalized, but it will be approximately $8 to $10 per unit.
- The sale will start 4/15, 9 AM (US/Pacific Time).
- There is a 30% chance we may airlift some units and have them ship on 4/16 (a very limited number).
- The overall quantity we made is somewhat based on the survey results.
- Shipping should be in FIFO order and is expected to be completed within 30 days after the sale.
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