DENVER - Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has become the industry's first to receive Wi-Fi 7 certifications for two of its wireless devices, according to the Wi-Fi Alliance's announcement at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 today. These devices, designed for Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) Fiber's residential and small business customers, promise enhanced speed and coverage compared to the previous Wi-Fi 6/6E standards.
The Wi-Fi Alliance certified the W1700K, a desk or wall mount unit, and the W1701K, a wall plug-in device, both aimed at delivering expansive Wi-Fi 7 coverage and reducing connectivity dead zones. These devices incorporate MediaTek's Smart Link-Dispatch technology, which improves application performance by optimizing high-bandwidth and low-latency traffic.
Quantum Fiber's Wi-Fi 7 solution operates on the FCC 6GHz Standard Power (6SD) class, allowing for higher transmit power that potentially doubles the range of standard indoor equipment. These advancements aim to fully utilize Quantum Fiber's high-speed service, which can reach up to 8 gigabits per second.
The devices also support OpenWRT standard with Wi-Fi EasyMesh™ and prplMesh for real-time orchestration and advanced device management. Quantum Fiber installed its first Wi-Fi 7 device in December and will offer the technology to new customers later this month in select areas across 16 states.
Lumen is showcasing this new wireless technology at CES, highlighting its capabilities such as covering up to 90% of a home's area, supporting multiple users, and integrating seamlessly with Quantum Fiber's multi-gig network.
This news is based on a press release statement from Lumen Technologies.
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