Even though the new superfast wireless 802.11ax
standard which offers four MIMO (multiple-input-multiple-output) spatial
streams, with each stream multiplexed with OFDA (orthogonal frequency division
access) is still in its infancy. Hardware manufacturers such as D-Link have
already started unveiling new 802.11ax routers at this year’s CES 2018
technology show in the form of the dual-band AX6000 Ultra Wi-Fi Router and the
tri-band AX11000 Ultra Wi-Fi Router.
The new Routers on paper are expected to provide
6,000 Mbps (via the AX6000) and a huge 11,000 Mbps from the AX11000, both
routers are expected to be made available before the end of 2018. But as you
might expect prices for the new 802.11ax routers have not been announced as yet
by D-Link and the launch date may slip back into 2019 as the new wireless
standard rolls out.
The 802.11ax wireless connectivity should deliver
real-world speeds above 2Gbps while the current festive standard 802.11ac
offers roughly 400Mbps in comparison. The 802.11ax wireless standard has been
designed to provide more robust handling of larger number of devices at one
time although the standard is still in its final stages of development and the
Wi-Fi Alliance not planning to roll out product certification for 802.11ax
until 2019.
In addition to its 802.11ax routers dealing also
unveiled new options for the companies Covr mesh network system, a dual-band
set sold in a US$ 249.99 three pack, which will be available sometime in Q1 2018,
an a tri-band two pack for US$ 319.99. All of which are expected to officially
launch sometime during Q2 2018, as more details are announced will keep you
up-to-date.
