Cambium Networks , a leading global provider of networking solutions announced the next evolution in Wi-Fi with the launch of its new mass market Wi-Fi 7 access point. The X7-35X is a tri-radio, tri-band 2+2+2 solution, powered by Qualcomm Technologies’ leading Wi-Fi 7 networking platform, offering the latest in Wi-Fi technology for delivering exceptional user experiences at an exceptional value as part of Cambium’s ONE Network for the enterprise.
Chris DePuy, Technology Analyst and co-founder of 650 Group commented, “Wi-Fi 7 is redefining wireless communication standards. With unprecedented speeds, low latency, and enhanced efficiency, Wi-Fi 7 is poised to revolutionize industries, unlocking a new realm of possibilities for seamless connectivity and advanced applications.”
“Enterprises need to keep pace with the adoption of new Wi-Fi devices and use cases without breaking the bank,” said Morgan Kurk, President and CEO. “Cambium Networks offers a very attractive Wi-Fi 7 price-to-performance with this new solution. Enterprises now have access to the advanced capabilities of Wi-Fi 7 at an affordable price, and with backwards compatibly for current devices.”
Highlights of the X7-35X include:
- High Throughput: a 9.2 Gbps aggregate data rate, ensuring lightning-fast downloads, seamless streaming, and lag-free experiences. Technology advancements including Multi-Link Operation (MLO) 4096-QAM, 320 MHz wide channels, and 16 spatial streams enhance Wi-Fi 7 performance compared to previous Wi-Fi generations.
- Low Latency: reduced latency makes the X7-35X ideal for high quality delivery of applications such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and video collaboration.
- Enhanced Capacity: with improved spectrum utilization, Wi-Fi 7 can handle a greater number of devices simultaneously, making it an excellent choice for education, hospitality, healthcare, public spaces and dense IoT applications.
- Improved Efficiency: Wi-Fi 7 incorporates advanced technologies to optimize power consumption, resulting in improved energy efficiency and prolonged battery life for connecting devices. Integrated controller functionality in the X7-35X reduces cost and complexity by eliminating separate controller appliances from the network.
- Backward Compatibility: While pushing the boundaries of performance, Wi-Fi 7 remains backward compatible with previous Wi-Fi standards, ensuring seamless integration with existing devices.
- Ease of Use: the X7-35X works seamlessly with the cnMaestro management system for secure, end-to-end network control. Cambium’s ONE Network architecture integrates Wi-Fi, switching, security, SD-WAN and fixed wireless backhaul into a single solution.
- Exceptional Value: The X7-35X provides significant value to organizations looking to upgrade to the latest Wi-Fi technology without paying a premium. The X7-35X is priced at less than half the MSRP of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 7 introduced to the market to date, making it practical for a wide variety of organizations to adopt.
“We are thrilled to continue our longstanding collaboration with Cambium Networks as the chosen provider of the Wi-Fi 7 platform for the X7-35X access point,” said Ganesh Swaminathan, Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Infrastructure and Networking, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “With the Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 7 Networking platform, we are committed to redefining enterprise networking performance, enabling seamless connectivity and advanced applications that shape the future of wireless connectivity.”