KIANEWS Nokia launches world's first self-optimized network Wi-Fi 6 solution
10. 10. 2020 Saturday / By: Robert Denes / Industrial / Exact time: BST / Print this page
Nokia yesterday unveiled a new portfolio of EasyMesh-certified Wi-Fi 6 devices, launching the world’s first self-optimizing networked Wi-Fi 6 solution for CSPs. This makes Wi-Fi Beacons (network extensions), fiber gateways and 5G FWA gateways available.
9 October, 2020
Espoo, Finland - Nokia has launched a new portfolio of higher performance, lower latency and better performance Wi-Fi 6 solutions that deliver flawless Wi-Fi connectivity to customers in every corner of the home. Nokia Wi-Fi 6 solutions offer a unique combination of local intelligence on your home network and cloud-based intelligence through Wi-Fi hotspots to provide optimal performance for all customers.Wi-Fi 6 delivers 40% higher transfer rates, lower latency, and simply connects more users and more devices, offering a high standard for anyone who works, studies, or relaxes at home. In addition, Wi-Fi 6 uses much of the same technology as 5G, making it ideal for 5G mobile data.
Nokia's new Wi-Fi 6 devices include optical gateways, 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) gateways and networked Wi-Fi lights, all with self-optimizing Wi-Fi. Nokia WiFi Mesh Middleware is embedded in the device's operating system, which automatically and autonomously resolves Wi-Fi performance issues, including interference and congestion. This real-time Wi-Fi optimization ensures the selection of the best channels and bands to provide the fastest and most reliable connection for all users and devices. All devices are EasyMesh certified and include value-added features such as smart channel selection and wireless connection metrics. Nokia WiFi Cloud Controller provides full visibility to all access points and optimizes Wi-Fi performance in neighboring homes and apartments. The Home Console provides a real-time, holistic view of the Wi-Fi home network and allows customer service agents to identify problems and causes, while the Network Console gives the network administrator the power to monitor and optimize Wi-Fi networks. as a whole and solves problems proactively. For end users, Nokia offers an easy-to-use mobile app that can be used to set up, expand, or manage a Wi-Fi network, as well as enable additional services such as parental controls. Nokia is the first to launch an EasyMesh-certified Wi-Fi 6 portfolio with a combination of real-time, on-premises optimization and extended cloud-based optimization for the best Wi-Fi performance.
Sandra Motley, President of Fixed Networks at Nokia, said: “More than ever, we are all relying on our broadband connection. But as everybody is experiencing firsthand, a common bottleneck is now the connectivity in the home. With our new Wi-Fi 6 portfolio, we are not only bringing superfast speeds into the home; we also bring a unique combination of local, real-time Wi-Fi optimization and a network-wide cloud-based optimization so service providers can offer incredible Wi-Fi performance to their customers.”
Nokia Wi-Fi 6 enabled portfolio includes:Chris DePuy, Technology Analyst and Founder at 650 Group, says: “The introduction of Wi-Fi 6 brings significant increases in network capacity and device speeds to the home. The technology is also set to become an essential network element for those operators looking to offload 5G traffic in the home or deliver on the latency requirements needed to support applications such as gaming. Wi-Fi 6 delivers these benefits and more, but this requires unique network and performance management features to fully optimize the customer experience.”