The router is powered by Qualcomm’s Networking Pro 1210 platform. Qualcomm says it supports speeds of up to 8.4 Gbps and low-latency VR-class performance. The 6 GHz frequency band can also help reduce network clutter.
The AXE8400 will be available in the US in spring or summer. A single knot costs $ 450, a two-pack costs $ 850 and a set of three is $ 1200. It will have to hit other markets later in the year.
Meanwhile, Linksys has revealed what’s next for its motion-sensing Aware platform. The subscription service detects movement via WiFi signals to protect your home. Aware will soon be able to expand the coverage of the home by tuning in to third-party devices such as Wemo smart plugs and Belkin smart speakers.
Linksys also promises an enhanced live chart that will display historical and real-time data on movement activity. The Belkin-owned brand is aimed at bringing the Aware update to the app in the US in March or April, and then to other markets as part of a phase-out rollout. After a 90-day trial, Linksys Aware costs $ 3 / month or $ 25 / year.