However, it's important to consider the characteristics of the access point you choose to take full advantage of the new standard. Some models only support WiFi 6 on the 5GHz WLAN, using WiFi 4 technology for the 2.4GHz frequency. This results in slower connection speeds that don't utilize the full potential and efficiency of the new standard.

The 2.4GHz frequency remains important for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) because it is better suited to longer ranges and low-density or less congested environments such as warehouses, retail spaces, and small shops. If the 2.4GHz frequency supports WiFi 6, users can expect improved quality, lower latency, less jitter, and nearly double the throughput*.

Zyxel's full range of WiFi 6 access points, including the new WAX610D and NWA210AX, delivers true WiFi 6 technology across both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, and also features OFDMA support. Each access point offers powerful quad-core performance distributed across a Qualcomm A53 CPU, ensuring consistent wireless delivery.

Preparing SMEs for the New Normal:
Zyxel's Wi-Fi 6 range is flexibly managed with standalone options controlled via the cloud with Nebula. This enables users to meet the challenges of working in the new normal. The Nebula management system facilitates network monitoring and control anytime, anywhere through a centralized interface. The Wireless Health feature uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to automatically diagnose and optimize network quality, saving administrators time and effort.

“When investing in a WiFi 6 access point, SMEs expect to reap the benefits of increased speed and improved connectivity for their businesses. Therefore, it’s important to choose an access point that offers the advantages of the WiFi 6 standard at both 2.4 and 5 GHz. And that’s precisely what Zyxel models guarantee,” explains Gonzalo Echeverría, country manager of Zyxel Iberia. “With the two new models, the WAX610D and NWA210AX, we’ve completed our range to offer the most comprehensive portfolio of WiFi 6 access points in the SME market. We have everything from affordable entry-level models to high-end, high-performance solutions that support smart antennas to meet the diverse applications and scenarios that SMEs may require.”.

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*Compared to access points that support WiFi 4 at 2.4GHz.