Alta Labs
Alta Labs AP6 PRO WiFi 6 Access Point
Dual-band WiFi 6 access point delivering 6.3 Gbps combined throughput with 4x4 MU-MIMO, IP54 rating and cloud management
- Standards801.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WiFi4/WiFi5/WiFi6
- Device ManagementManaged Via Local Controller or Cloud Controller
- Wireless Data Rates6Gbps
- SecurityWPA2-PSK, WPA2-SAE, WPA-Enterprise (WPA2/WPA3)
- Frequency Band2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
- Antenna2.4 GHz: Up to 3.3 dBi, 5 GHz: Up to 4.3 dBi
- 3 Gbps combined WiFi 6 capacity for high-density environments
- 8 Gbps on 5 GHz 4x4 radio and 573 Mbps on 2.4 GHz 2x2 radio
- 4096 QAM modulation boosts spectral efficiency and peak throughput
- IP54 rated enclosure withstands dust and splashes in demanding locations
- Cloud controller manages the AP from anywhere via browser or mobile app
Product Identity
The Alta Labs AP6 PRO is a dual-band WiFi 6 access point delivering up to 6.3 Gbps combined throughput. It supports 4x4 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz and 2x2 on 2.4 GHz, with 4096 QAM modulation for higher spectral efficiency. Management is handled through a local or cloud controller, and the unit includes Bluetooth for setup assistance. An IP54 rating allows installation in damp or dusty environments.
Ideal vs Unsuitable
Installers needing centralized, cloud-managed WiFi with seamless roaming and advanced features like Alta Pass and DPI will find this access point well suited. It also fits deployments that require PoE+ power and outdoor-rated durability. Buyers who need a standalone router with built-in WAN routing, NAT or a hardware controller should look elsewhere, as this device functions only as a managed access point.
Deciding Specification
The 5 GHz radio uses a 4x4 MIMO configuration rated at up to 5.8 Gbps, while the 2.4 GHz radio uses 2x2 MIMO at up to 573 Mbps. This asymmetry means total capacity is heavily weighted to the 5 GHz band, so environments with many legacy 2.4 GHz clients will not utilise the full 6.3 Gbps figure. Confirm your client mix matches this profile before purchasing.
Highlights
- 3 Gbps combined WiFi 6 capacity for high-density environments
- 8 Gbps on 5 GHz 4x4 radio and 573 Mbps on 2.4 GHz 2x2 radio
- 4096 QAM modulation boosts spectral efficiency and peak throughput
- IP54 rated enclosure withstands dust and splashes in demanding locations
- Cloud controller manages the AP from anywhere via browser or mobile app
Specifications
| Brand | Alta Labs |
|---|---|
| Part Number | AP6 PRO |
| Standards | 801.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WiFi4/WiFi5/WiFi6 |
| Device Management | Managed Via Local Controller or Cloud Controller |
| Wireless Data Rates | 6Gbps |
| Security | WPA2-PSK, WPA2-SAE, WPA-Enterprise (WPA2/WPA3) |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Antenna | 2.4 GHz: Up to 3.3 dBi, 5 GHz: Up to 4.3 dBi |
| Transmitted Power | 2.4 GHz: 23 dBm @2NSS, 5 GHz: 26 dBm @4NSS |
| Buttons | Reset / Factory Reset |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Multiple SSIDs | Yes |
| MIMO | 2.4 GHz: 2 x 2, 5 GHz: 4 x 4 |
| Power Supply | POE |
| Features | Hotspot, Alta Pass, DPI |
Questions about this item
How do I install the AP6 PRO and what step is often missed?
Connect the access point to a PoE+ switch port or injector using a single Ethernet cable; the step often missed is confirming the switch port actually supplies PoE+ power so both radios can operate at their rated 23 dBm and 26 dBm transmit levels.
What maintenance or replacement will the AP6 PRO need later?
No user-serviceable parts exist; keep the firmware current through the cloud controller and, if the IP54-rated enclosure shows seal degradation after years of exposure, replace the entire unit.
What limit appears first on the AP6 PRO under sustained heavy load?
The 5 GHz 4x4 radio is capped at 26 dBm transmit power and 5.8 Gbps throughput, so client density and channel contention will hit that ceiling before the 2.4 GHz 2x2 radio reaches its 573 Mbps limit.
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