
Six stream 802.11ac MIMO platform doubles WiFi speed
The platform has twice the bandwidth of existing 802.11ac routers and gateways, and provides advanced software to double performance of today’s best-selling Wi-Fi devices for high-definition (HD) streaming and data consumption. By offering Wi-Fi data rates up to 3.2 Gbps, the 5G WiFi XStream delivers an ideal experience for users who are simultaneously consuming more data, connecting Internet of Things devices and streaming HD content to multiple screens.
The compnay’s Intelligent Quality of Service (iQoS) advanced software identifies incoming traffic and allocates bandwidth so that applications like Netflix or YouTube get the highest priority while other applications, like file downloads, run at a lower priority. The company’s SmartConnect software automatically ensures that 802.11ac devices in the home are not sharing airtime with slower Wi-Fi devices. This process doubles the performance of all devices in the network.
The 5G WiFi XStream is a MIMO platform for home routers that includes six 802.11ac streams and three 802.11n streams that run simultaneously. The platform features five core "Penta Core" CPU made up of two 5 GHz radios and one 2.4 GHz radio as well as 2.96 GHz processing power to maximize network capacity. Support for recently released spectrum from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) through simultaneous multichannel capabilities in 5 GHz band enables six 802.11ac streams over 160 MHz of bandwidth.
Further features include:
- Greatest reach and rate at range through high power RF on upper 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands;
- Better range for video streaming with transmit beamforming and AnyBeam technology;
- SmartConnect software to ensure each Wi-Fi device operates on best frequency band in one of three appropriate wireless channels;
- Automatic separation of coexisting 802.11n and 802.11ac Wi-Fi devices into distinct frequencies;
- BroadStream Intelligent Quality of Service (iQoS) software to identify incoming traffic and allocate appropriate bandwidth for priority applications, wireless Insight software as visual tool to allow users to easily notice and diagnose common Wi-Fi issues, reducing the cost of ownership;
- Standards compliance to ensure all Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices seamlessly interoperate and benefit with the new platform.
