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Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 2 Comments on Mudi 7 (GL-E5800) 5G NR Wi-Fi 7 travel router supports up to 4.67 Gbps link rate

Mudi 7 (GL-E5800) 5G NR Wi-Fi 7 travel router supports up to 4.67 Gbps link rate

Mudi 7 5G WiFi 7 travel router

GL.iNet Mudi 7, codenamed GL-E5800, is a battery-powered 5G NR WiFi-7 travel router with 2.5GbE, up to 4.67 Gbps downlink cellular speed, up to 5.76 Gbps WiFi link rate, and 700 Mbps VPN transfer rate using OpenVPN-DCO (600 Mbps with WireGuard VPN). It’s the third model since the company introduced the Mudi portable 4G LTE WiFi router in 2019, and followed up with the Mudi V2 (GL-E750V2) 4G LTE router in 2024. The Mudi 7 is a serious upgrade with 2.5GbE, 5G cellular, and WiFi 7 connectivity, and a large 5380 mAh battery good for a full day. It also features two USB-C ports for power and tethering, a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, eight internal antennas, and two TS-9 connectors for external antennas. Mudi 7 specifications: SoC – Unnamed Qualcomm quad-core processor @ 2.2GHz (potentially IPQ9574 quad-core Cortex-A73) System Memory – 2GB LPDDR4X Storage – 8GB eMMC flash Display – 2.8-inch […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 8 Comments on Start9 RISC-V Router features SpacemiT K1 SoC, runs StartWRT OpenWrt fork (Crowdfunding)

Start9 RISC-V Router features SpacemiT K1 SoC, runs StartWRT OpenWrt fork (Crowdfunding)

Start9 open source RISC V router

Start9’s “RISC-V Router” is powered by a SpacemiT K1 octa-core RISC-V processor paired with 4GB RAM and 16GB eMMC flash, and offers dual GbE networking, as well as an AsiaRF AW7915-NP1 WiFi 6 4T4R module enabling up to 2401 Mbps combined data link. It’s not exactly a high-end router, but Start9 claims it is the “most open router on the market” thanks to its RISC-V processor, OpenSBI open-source boot stack, and StartWrt operating system, a fork of OpenWrt. Start9 router specifications: SoC – SpacemiT K1 CPU – 8-core X60 RISC-V processor with single-core performance equivalent to about 1.3x the performance of an Arm Cortex-A55 GPU – Imagination IMG BXE-2-32 with support for OpenCL 3.0, OpenGL ES3.2, Vulkan 1.2 VPU – H.265, H.264, VP9, VP8 4K encoding/encoding NPU – 2.0 TOPS AI accelerator System Memory – 4GB LPDDR4 Storage 16GB eMMC flash MicroSD card slot Networking 2x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments on Broadcom BCM67142, BCM67192, and BCM68565 chips target low-cost WiFi 8 10 Gbps fiber access points

Broadcom BCM67142, BCM67192, and BCM68565 chips target low-cost WiFi 8 10 Gbps fiber access points

Broadcom BCM67142 BCM67192

Broadcom has recently announced the BCM67142 and BCM67192 WiFi 8 (802.11bn) chips for low-cost residential access points, and the BCM68565 PON Gateway SoC with 10 Gbps Fiber support to enable complete broadband access points. The announcement follows the launch of the company’s flagship residential (BCM6718) and enterprise (BCM43840/BCM43820) platforms last year, with the new chips aiming to provide value-focused residential Wi-Fi 8 and 10G PON gateway solutions. Broadcom BCM67142 and BCM67192 WiFi 8 access point chips BCM67142/BCM67192 specifications: Wi-Fi Standards IEEE 802.11bn (Wi-Fi 8) compliant IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) compliant IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Spatial Streams BCM67142 – Dual-Radio: 3×3 (2.4 GHz) + 4×4 (5 GHz). Total 7 streams BCM67192 – Dual-Radio: 4×4 (2.4 GHz) + 4×4 (5 GHz). Total 8 streams Spectral Bands – 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Channel Bandwidths – 20/40 MHz (2.4 GHz), 20/40/80/160 MHz (5 GHz) Highest Modulation Rate – 4096-QAM (for UHR/Wi-Fi 8 operation) Multi-Link Operation […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 12 Comments on Wavkong V2700 Wi-Fi 6 router offers long-range and greater coverage with radio processing unit (RPU) for cleaner signals (Crowdfunding)

Wavkong V2700 Wi-Fi 6 router offers long-range and greater coverage with radio processing unit (RPU) for cleaner signals (Crowdfunding)

WavKong V2700 long range WiFi router

Installing a multi-node mesh network is one way to extend the range of your WiFi network, but the Wavkong V2700 Wi-Fi 6 router is said to remove that need, with the ability to provide 15,000 sq ft (about 1400 m2) of coverage from a single device. WavKong claims it’s possible thanks to the company’s Radio Processing Unit (RPU), a dedicated digital RF processing chip that continuously corrects signal distortion in real time using base-station-class Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) technology found in cellular infrastructure and satellite systems. WavKong V2700 specifications: SoC – MediaTek Filogic 820 (MT7981) dual-core Cortex-A53 processor @ 1.3 GHz System Memory – 256 MB RAM Storage – 128 MB flash Networking 4x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports (1x WAN, 3x LAN) IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax WiFi 6 @ 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; AX3000 router Channel bandwidth –  20/40/80/160 MHz WiFi security – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2, WPA3 Antennas – 2x 2.4 GHz […]

Posted on by Debashis Das - 1 Comment on Digi IX25 – A rugged 5G RedCap/eMBB industrial cellular router

Digi IX25 – A rugged 5G RedCap/eMBB industrial cellular router

Digi IX25 5G Industrial Cellular Router

Digi International Digi IX25 is a rugged, industrial 5G cellular router designed for critical and enterprise applications. Built around a 1.2 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 processor, this router combines cellular networking, edge computing, remote management, and secure connectivity into a single device, simplifying deployment across utilities, oil & gas, transportation, kiosks, ATMs, and digital signage. The platform comes in multiple variants, including 5G eMBB (Enhanced Mobile Broadband), 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability), and LTE-only, with some models supporting Wi-Fi 6E and others not. Other features, including dual SIM + eSIM for remote provisioning, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, GNSS, serial, and GPIOs, stay the same across all varieties. It is designed for harsh environments with −40°C to 75°C operation and certifications like C1D2, ATEX, and MIL-STD-810H. Digi IX25 specifications: Processor – 1.2 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor (could be NXP i.MX 8 family or MediaTek/Rockchip based chips) System Memory – 1 GB DDR […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments on Industrial Wi-Fi 7 access point with redundant 12V – 48V DC inputs targets autonomous systems

Industrial Wi-Fi 7 access point with redundant 12V – 48V DC inputs targets autonomous systems

Industrial Wi-Fi 7 access point

Advantech EKI-6333BE-4GD is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 industrial-grade access point designed for autonomous systems with support for redundant 12V – 48V DC inputs and a -40°C to 75°C operating temperature range. The access point delivers up to 5.8 Gbps throughput over Wi-Fi 7, features four 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, and the Taiwanese company also highlights compliance with IEC 62443 industrial cybersecurity standards and CE RED (Radio Equipment Directive) regulations, as well as support for WPA3 authentication and encrypted SNMP communication. Advantech EKI-6333BE-4GD specifications: SoC / Memory / Storage – TBD Wireless Compatible with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be standard WiFi 7 bands and maximum speeds 2.4 GHz up to 700 Mbps 5 GHz up to 2,900 Mbps 6 GHz up to 5,800 Mbps Operation modes – Access Point, Client, Repeater Highlighted features – Multi-Link Operation (MLO),  Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), Preamble Puncturing Security – WEP, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise Up to 6x antennas; 2x2x2 MU-MIMO Ethernet  […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments on Turris Omnia NG Wired dual 10GbE, quad 2.5GbE router drops Wi-Fi for cost savings

Turris Omnia NG Wired dual 10GbE, quad 2.5GbE router drops Wi-Fi for cost savings

Turris Omnia NG Wired router

Not everybody needs Wi-Fi in their router. That’s why Turris has now introduced the Omnia NG Wired dual 10GbE, quad 2.5GbE router without built-in Wi-Fi 7 connectivity to reduce costs. The specifications are the same as those of the earlier Turris Omnia NG Wi-Fi 7 router introduced last November, and it still features two 10 Gbps Ethernet SFP+ cages and four 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, but Wi-Fi 7 (and 5G cellular) connectivity is optional. Turris Omnia NG Wired (RTROM04-NGW) specifications: SoC – Qualcomm IPQ9574 (Networking Pro 820 Platform) quad-core Arm Cortex-A73 processor @ 2.2GHz Memory – 2 GB RAM Storage 8 GB eMMC storage M.2 socket for NVMe SSD Display – 240 × 240 px IPS color display Networking 2x 10 Gbps Ethernet SFP+ cages (WAN/LAN) 4x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports Optional WiFi 7 via upgrade kit Optional 4G LTE/5G cellular connectivity via mini PCIe slot and 2x SIM slots USB – […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 15 Comments on pureLiFi Bridge XC Flex delivers gigabit broadband internet through windows (made of glass)

pureLiFi Bridge XC Flex delivers gigabit broadband internet through windows (made of glass)

pureLiFi Bridge XC Flex

pureLiFi Bridge XC Flex is a consumer-installable solution designed to be installed on windows (the ones made of glass, not Windows operating system!) in order to provide up to 1 Gbps broadband internet to the home. The solution leverages LiFi data transmission using invisible infrared light combined with up to 25W wireless power transfer for fast, cost-effective broadband deployment that does not require any cabling. It is comprised of indoor and outdoor units compatible with a wide range of window types, including single, double, and triple-glazed panes, as well as energy-efficient Low-E coatings. pureLiFi Bridge XC Flex highlights: Data Rates – Up to 1 Gbps, full-duplex, symmetrical Power – Up to 25W delivered from indoors to outdoors Installation – Self-install in minutes using weather-proof Gecko tape; high tolerance to misalignment CPE Compatibility – Accepts any Ethernet input from CPE: 4G/5G/mmWave FWA, fibre ONTs, private 5G, satellite, and more Security – […]

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