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Which Araknis access point fits your home?

See the current Wi‑Fi 6 and Wi‑Fi 7 models side by side, understand the benefit of each one, and choose the right access point for the room—not simply the highest model number.

Published July 11, 2026By Denali Tech Team9 min read
Six white Araknis access point options shown together against a blue studio background
320520 Indoor820530 Wi‑Fi 7830 Wi‑Fi 7520 Outdoor
Top row: 320, 520 Indoor, 820. Bottom row: 530, 830, 520 Outdoor.
Fast answer: 320 is the value Wi‑Fi 6 model; 520 Indoor is the everyday midrange choice; 820 adds 4×4 Wi‑Fi 6 capacity; 530 brings midrange tri-band Wi‑Fi 7; 830 is the premium high-density Wi‑Fi 7 model; and 520 Outdoor extends managed Wi‑Fi to patios, pools, and yards.

All current choices, side by side

The product images and specifications below come from the authorized dealer catalog. The “best for” and client language translate those specifications into a practical design conversation.

Araknis 320

AN-320-AP-I
WI‑FI 6
Best for: bedrooms, offices, and lighter-use areas.
  • Entry-level 2×2 indoor access point
  • 1Gbps wired uplink
  • PoE+ powered for clean ceiling installation
Client language: Reliable professional Wi‑Fi where premium capacity is not required.

Araknis 520 Indoor

AN-520-AP-I
WI‑FI 6
Best for: the everyday whole-home design.
  • Midrange 2×2 indoor access point
  • 2.5Gbps uplink supports multi-gig networks
  • Strong balance of performance and project cost
Client language: The practical sweet spot for most family living areas.

Araknis 820

AN-820-AP-I
WI‑FI 6
Best for: busy rooms with many active devices.
  • High-performance 4×4 Wi‑Fi 6 radios
  • 2.5Gbps wired uplink
  • More capacity for high-density client environments
Client language: Choose this when simultaneous device load matters more than Wi‑Fi 7.

Araknis 530

AN-530-AP-I
WI‑FI 7
Best for: future-ready premium rooms.
  • Tri-band 2×2×2 Wi‑Fi 7 platform
  • 10Gbps uplink removes the wired bottleneck
  • PoE++ power for the new radio platform
Client language: Modern Wi‑Fi 7 performance without stepping to the highest-density model.

Araknis 830

AN-830-AP-I
WI‑FI 7
Best for: premium, high-density Wi‑Fi 7 areas.
  • Tri-band 2×4×4 Wi‑Fi 7 radios
  • 10Gbps wired uplink
  • Highest-tier indoor capacity in this comparison
Client language: The flagship choice for demanding rooms and long-term headroom.

Araknis 520 Outdoor

AN-520-AP-O
OUTDOOR WI‑FI 6
Best for: patios, pools, yards, and detached spaces.
  • Weather-resistant IP55 enclosure
  • 2×2 Wi‑Fi 6 outdoor coverage
  • Optional PoE-out port with the required 60W power source
Client language: Outdoor coverage designed for permanent installation—not a signal leaking through glass.

Technical comparison

ModelGenerationRadio tierWired uplinkPowerBest starting fit
320 IndoorWi‑Fi 62×2 entry1GbpsPoE+Lower-density rooms
520 IndoorWi‑Fi 62×2 midrange2.5GbpsPoE+Everyday whole-home areas
820 IndoorWi‑Fi 64×4 high performance2.5GbpsPoE+Busy, device-heavy rooms
530 IndoorWi‑Fi 7Tri-band 2×2×210GbpsPoE++Future-ready premium rooms
830 IndoorWi‑Fi 7Tri-band 2×4×410GbpsPoE++Premium high-density areas
520 OutdoorWi‑Fi 62×2 outdoor, IP55Multi-port designPoE+ / 60W for PoE-outPermanent outdoor coverage

Specifications reflect the signed Snap One dealer catalog viewed July 11, 2026. Product availability and specifications can change; the final bill of materials should be verified before ordering.

What Wi‑Fi 7 changes—and what it does not

It adds a new performance tier

The 530 and 830 add a tri-band Wi‑Fi 7 platform and 10Gbps uplink, providing more room for newer devices and faster networks.

Client devices still matter

A phone or laptop must support the newer Wi‑Fi features to receive their full benefit. Older devices still connect, but they do not become Wi‑Fi 7 devices.

Design still beats the model number

A premium access point cannot overcome poor placement, weak cabling, interference, or too few access points for the building.

A simple way to explain it to a client

Start with the room and device load. Then select the model that provides enough capacity and wired headroom without overselling hardware the room cannot use.

“The 320 covers lighter-use spaces. The 520 is our everyday Wi‑Fi 6 choice. The 820 adds capacity for busy rooms. The 530 and 830 bring Wi‑Fi 7 and 10-gigabit backhaul, with the 830 reserved for the most demanding areas. Outdoors, we use the weather-rated 520 instead of trying to push indoor Wi‑Fi through exterior walls.”

The model is only one part of the system

A reliable network also needs a wired PoE design, proper access-point count, clean channel planning, the right switch capacity, and a serviceable router and power strategy. Denali Tech chooses the access point after measuring the floor plan, construction materials, outdoor areas, and actual client-device load.

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