The router is powered by Qualcomm’s Networking Pro 1210 platform. Qualcomm says it supports speeds of up to 8.4 Gbps and “VR class low latency performance.” The 6 GHz frequency range should also help to reduce network clutter.
The AXE8400 will be available in the US sometime in the spring or summer. A single knot will cost $ 450, a double knot will cost $ 850 and a set of three will cost $ 1,200. It should reach other markets at the end of the year.
Meanwhile, Linksys has revealed what lies ahead for its motion-sensing Aware platform. The subscription service detects movement using WiFi signals to help protect your home. Soon, Aware will be able to expand residential coverage by using third-party connected devices, such as Wemo smart plugs and Belkin smart speakers.
Linksys is also promising an improved live chart, which will display historical and real-time data on movement activity. Belkin’s proprietary brand aims to bring the Aware update to its application in the U.S. in March or April and then to other markets as part of a phased release. After a 90-day trial, Linksys Aware costs $ 3 / month or $ 25 / year.