Juniper adds Wifi 6E, launches access points AP 45 and AP 34
Juniper Networks introduces two new access points: AP 45 and AP 34, the first Wifi 6E options in Juniper's portfolio.
The first Wifi 6E access points became available in May of this year. As such, Juniper is relatively late in joining the ranks of manufacturers offering the new standard. Underst...
Wifi 6E: what is it, and is it relevant for your organization?
If you follow the wifi market, it probably hasn't escaped your notice that products with wifi 6E support are being introduced slowly but surely. What does that mean for you as a business? We decided to find out. After some thorough research and a good conversation with Dobias van Ingen (EMEA CTO of...
VMware and Amazon eero improve connectivity and security for remote work
VMware is teaming up with eero, a subsidiary of Amazon, to offer home workers better business networking functionality and security. To this end, eero 6-series mesh WiFi systems will be combined with VMware's SASE Work from Home solution.
The parties want to offer remote workers the best network...
New Netgear Orbi Pro Mini creates WiFi 6 mesh network
Netgear has announced the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini (SXK30) system. The system combines a router with a satellite to easily paint a small business or home office with a WiFi signal.
The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini transmits its signal based on WiFi 6, also known as 802.11ax. This allows for a theoretical ma...
Netgear releases new managed Wi-Fi access points for SMBs
This week Netgear announced the release of its latest dual-band WiFi 6 Access Point. The new dual-band access point brings next-generation premium WiFi 6 (802.11ax) performance to small and medium businesses (SMBs), according to the company.
Netgear claims it also delivers up to 40% higher commu...
Zyxel introduces new multigigabit switch for home-based professionals
The new product aims to attract power users and professionals home-bound by COVID
Late last month Zyxel announced a new multigigabit switch to serve "home-based professionals and content creators". Their press release from 23 February detailed the release of the XGS1250-12. The company describes...
Netgear introduces two WiFi 6 access points for SMBs
Netgear has introduced two access points intended for SMBs. The access points are capable of broadcasting multiple SSIDs, allowing for better separation of network traffic.
Two new access points have been announced: the WAX214 and WAX218. Both access points support WiFi 6 on 2.4 and 5 GHz freque...
Netgear expands wifi 6 mesh portfolio with Orbi AX4200
Network specialist Netgear introduces a new system to its Orbi wifi 6 mesh portfolio, the Orbi AX4200 (RBK572/573). This model should give consumers and small businesses better wifi coverage at a lower price.
Netgear's Orbi wifi 6 AX4200 mesh systems are designed to give homes and small business...
Qualcomm introduces new FastConnect chips with wifi 6E integration
Qualcomm has announced two new chipsets with support for wifi 6E. The FastConnect 6900 and 6700 will appear in the second half of this year.
The mobile chips, the FastConnect 6700 and FastConnect 6900 can reach a theoretical top speed of 3 Gbit/s and 3.6 Gbit/s. The new chips can reach this spee...
Aruba and HPE make transition between 5G and wifi easier
Aruba and parent company HPE are coming up with solutions to facilitate the transition between mobile wire networks and wifi networks and environments within companies. This should make the connections between 5G networks and wifi 6 networks smoother.
Specifically, the HPE subsidiary has now lau...
Broadcom wants to reach 2 Gbps speed with new WiFi-6 CPU
A doubling of the current Wifi 6 speed, by means of an upgraded CPU: Chip manufacturer Broadcom hopes to make it happen with the BCM4389, to provide flagship smartphones with a significantly faster internet connection and a longer battery life.
The new chip would be the first to use the 6 GHz ba...
Cisco launches Wifi 6 access points for better capacity, latency and bandwidth
Cisco today launched a portfolio of Wifi 6 access points in its Catalyst and Meraki portfolios. In addition, it also presents a Catalyst core switch that enables end users to integrate wireless and fixed networks more closely, especially within campus environments. It will also collaborate with more...