Open, standards-based WiFi 7 performance helps service providers break free from vendor lock-in and accelerate service innovation
Zyxel Networks, a leader in delivering secure and AI-powered cloud networking solutions, today announced that four of its WiFi 7 access points are now OpenWiFi-ready. This integration gives Internet Service Providers (ISPs) a powerful new way to deploy open, interoperable, and customizable wireless services, bringing full-fledged, business-grade WiFi 7 performance to their subscribers.
WiFi 7 performance without proprietary lock-in
As subscriber demand for faster, more reliable WiFi continues to grow, ISPs are increasingly constrained by closed ecosystems that limit flexibility, interoperability, and long-term scalability.
Zyxel Networks’ OpenWiFi-ready access points address these challenges by combining WiFi 7 performance with open networking principles. This will help ISPs improve subscriber satisfaction while retaining full control over their service architecture, thanks to the following offerings:
- Versatile deployment options: Indoor and outdoor models ranging from entry-level dual-radio BE5100 to ultrafast triple-radio BE12300, including the NWA50BE, NWA55BE, NWA130BE, and NW A210BE, enabling ISPs to support diverse environments such as shared housing, co-working spaces, offices and hotels.
- Industry-first RF first design: Engineered to cut through noise where performance matters most, the RF first design minimizes interference from adjacent channels and nearby 4G/5G mobile networks. The rectangular form factor of the NWA210BE and NWA130BE provides increased space for superior antenna isolation, delivering stronger signal-to-noise ratios and more consistent coverage.
Stay competitive with differentiated services
By providing vendor-agnostic, open-source WiFi networks, Zyxel Networks helps ISPs unlock key operational and business benefits, including:
- Reduced vendor lock-in: Standardized WiFi hardware allows ISPs to mix and match interoperable hardware and software from different suppliers, lowering CapEx for large-scale deployments and simplifying future expansion without disruptive rip-and-replace upgrades.
- Faster innovation: Open-source, community-driven development enables deeper customization, helping ISPs tailor WiFi services and stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
“ISPs need the freedom to innovate without being constrained by proprietary ecosystems,” said Mr. Gary Chen, SEA regional head at Zyxel Networks. “By making our WiFi 7 access points OpenWiFi-ready, we’re giving service providers the performance their subscribers expect, while empowering them with the openness, flexibility and scalability required to grow their businesses.”
Select models in Zyxel Networks’ AP portfolio will also support OpenWrt, an open-source embedded operating system that further expands customization options. For more information, please visit https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/32423
