Cambium Networks announced new Wi-Fi 6E solutions for the enterprise. The Cambium NetworksXE-series Wi-Fi 6E software-defined access points with intelligent migration assistant delivers industry leading performance in all three Wi-Fi bands (6, 5 and 2.4 GHz). Cambium Networks' software-defined radios enable graceful and cost-efficient migration to the newly available 6 GHz band.

The solution's unique multi-radio architecture scales to support high device density deployments. Wi-Fi 6E triples the available spectrum for Wi-Fi usage by adding support for the 6 GHz band, enabling fast and reliable wireless access like never before. Cambium Networks' Wi-Fi 6E solutions enable network operators to not just add support for 6 GHz to their networks, but to optimize how and when it is used.

Service providers and enterprises such as education, hospitality, healthcare, public venues, and more will benefit from the new clean spectrum, enabling more streaming video, voice and data experiences that expand and improve their customer service. Cambium Networks' Wi-Fi 6E solution includes: Software-defined Wi-Fi 6E technology, enables the selection of 5 or 6 GHz operation per radio; Intelligent Wi-Fi 6E migration assistant automates the transition to 6 GHz; 5 radio, tri-band 8x8/4x4 Wi-Fi 6/6E access point designed for high/ultra-high density use cases; The first two access points in the XE Series are: XE3-4: 3-radio, access point in a 4x4/2x2 configuration with 5/6GHz SDR; Designed for a broad range of use cases in enterprise and service provider networks where reliable wireless performance is important; Features the Qualcomm Networking Pro 810 Platform. XE5-8: 5-radio, access point in a 8x8/4x4 configuration with dual 5/6 GHz SDRs; Designed for high/ultra-high density uses cases in public venues, auditoriums, etc., resulting in a significant reduction in equipment required and associated costs; The XE5-8 carries forward the high density innovation of Xirrus Wi-Fi wit; multi-radio solutions for Wi-Fi 6/6E; Features the Qualcomm Networking Pro 1610 Platform.

Key components of Cambium Networks' Wi-Fi 6E solution include: 3- and 5-radio APs; Wi-Fi 6E migration assistant that monitors 6E clients and recommends software-defined radio configuration based on changing client populations; Wi-Fi 6E band steering to automatically direct clients to the highest performing available band; Wi-Fi 6E meshing supporting high performance, congestion-free AP bi-directional backhaul over channels up to 160 MHz; Automated Wi-Fi 6E access point onboarding with Cambium Networks'cnMatrix switches; Integrated Application Control supporting visibility and policy control of 2400+ applications; EasyPass access control for secure onboarding of users and devices, including direct integration with Microsoft Azure and Google G-suite; Cloud Management – Network management that simplifies wireless service deployment and provides insights and tools to optimize the user experience – all from a single console. A range of options to meet organizational needs: cnMaestro X; cnMaestro Essentials; XMS-Cloud; Swift mobile app; The XE3-4 access point has an MSRP of $895 and will be available First Quarter 2022. The XE5-8 MSRP is $2195 and will be available in Second Quarter 2022.