Everything about Nokia Beacon 10: The ultimate Wi-Fi 6E tri-band gateway

Earlier this week, Nokia showcased Beacon 10, a true tri-band device which can provide a Wi-Fi throughput of 10Gbps, for the first time at the Mobile World Congress 2023, Barcelona.

Beacon 10 is Nokia's first gateway that supports Wi-Fi 6E to provide seamless, high-capacity mesh networking. The gateway is based on EasyMesh which creates a seamless Wi-Fi 6E network throughout the home.

The "E" in Wi-Fi 6E stands for "extended", indicating the addition of the 6 GHz frequency band which allows for faster data transfer rates, lower latency, and more reliable connections. It is ideal for the latest office applications, home entertainment and home working experiences.

Below are the other key features and benefits of the Nokia Beacon 10:

• True tri-band: leverages 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands
• High-speed connectivity in the home with a 2.5 Gbps LAN port and Wi-Fi capacity of AX10200
• Extend the coverage with up to five Beacon 10 units
• Simple, app-based setup and management.
• Supports the latest, fully integrated cybersecurity application from F-Secure 

Furthermore, Nokia's User Services Platform (USP) agent in the Beacon 10 is based on the open-source OB-USPA, which means it can be managed by any USP controller, including the upgraded Nokia WiFi Cloud Controller.

"We are proud to introduce Nokia's first Wi-Fi 6E product for premium, high-performance Wi-Fi in the home and office. Not only does it offer faster speeds, but it also supports 3rd party applications and a USP agent to be fully compatible with multiple controllers, making it much easier for operators to manage," said Dirk Verhaegen, VP Broadband Devices, Nokia.

Nokia is proud to announce the release of the WiFi Beacon 10, our first Wi-Fi 6E home gateway device. Wi-Fi 6E means faster speeds and lower latencies, ideal for the latest office applications, home entertainment and home working experiences. https://t.co/4WvNXfiR7L #MWC23 pic.twitter.com/PzaCfvGpbX

— Nokia (@nokia) February 28, 2023