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Actiontec Turbocharges In-home Wi-Fi with High-performance 802.11ac Wireless Network Extenders
[September 22, 2015]

Actiontec Turbocharges In-home Wi-Fi with High-performance 802.11ac Wireless Network Extenders


SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Do you want faster Wi-Fi in your home and the ability to stream multiple HD movies and TV shows at a time without any glitches? Actiontec Electronics' new family of 802.11ac Wireless Network Extenders delivers whole-home connectivity, with Gigabit wired and wireless speeds for faster HD video streaming and online gaming on any device, in any location in the home.

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The award-winning wireless network extenders make an ideal gift, as they take just minutes to install and are compatible with virtually any home network or Internet router. Homeowners will get an instant performance boost in their home network without having to run any new wires.

While service providers now offer ultra-broadband services with speeds up to hundreds of megabits per second, the typical home network isn't designed to maintain those speeds throughout all areas. Slow Wi-Fi networks, dead zones, and network congestion limit the full potential of the connected lifestyle. These connectivity issues will intensify as people increase the number of devices that are connected to the home network, including smart TVs, tablets, and gaming devices.

The new 802.11ac Wireless Network Extender family includes both coax and Ethernet-based models. The WCB6200Q uses the latest bonded MoCA 2.0 technology to extend the router's signal through the home's existing coax cabling and bring a fast and reliable 802.11ac Wi-Fi signal to those areas of the home that can't be reached with the existing router. The Ethernet-based WEB6000Q can plug into the Ethernet port of the subscriber's existing router or gateway and provides an instant upgrade to 802.11ac.

"We hav been working with some of the biggest broadband service providers in North America to deliver a better wireless experience inside the home," said Brian Henrichs, chief business development officer at Actiontec. "We are excited to release the new 802.11ac wireless network extenders to ensure people have faster, more reliable and better performing Wi-Fi in order to enjoy all their devices, HD content and apps." 



The Actiontec network extenders feature the latest advances in Wi-Fi technology. For example, with support for 4x4 802.11ac, the WxB6x00Q offers four streams of data for better performance, while Multi-User MIMO delivers the best possible performance when simultaneously streaming and gaming on multiple devices. In addition, Actiontec implemented a new antenna design that uniquely optimizes antenna placement in three dimensions.

About Actiontec WCB6200Q


The WCB6200Q Wireless Network Extender extends the range of the existing Wi-Fi network to the far corners of the home. And with next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi, bonded MoCA 2.0, and Gigabit Ethernet, the WCB6200Q doesn't just extend the home network, it turbocharges it, so users can enjoy more consistent bandwidth for gaming and video streaming.

Feature highlights:

  • 4x4 dual-band 802.11ac antennas (multi-user MIMO)
  • Bonded MoCA 2.0 technology (WCB6000Q supports standard MoCA 2.0)
  • Two 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet jacks
  • Dynamic TX power saving mode
  • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) security

About WEB6000Q

The WEB6000Q Wireless Network Extender can connect to the Ethernet port of an existing router, modem, or gateway and adds high-performance 802.11ac wireless speeds to the home network.

Feature highlights:

  • 4x4 dual-band 802.11ac antennas (multi-user MIMO)
  • Two 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet jacks
  • Dynamic TX power saving mode
  • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) security

About Actiontec Electronics

Actiontec Electronics develops broadband-powered solutions that connect people to the Internet, applications, and content they care about. Our products -- including gigabit Ethernet fiber routers, high-speed VDSL gateways, DSL modems, and home networking solutions -- are deployed by some of the largest telecom carriers in North America. We listen to our customers, delivering future-proof solutions that help them stay competitive today and tomorrow, with faster access rates, advanced performance, and exciting applications. Our innovation has been recognized throughout the industry, with numerous awards. As a minority owned company, we're committed to the world we live in by promoting diversity among our employees and partners, and actively pushing a variety of green programs designed to reduce the carbon footprint of our company, and customers. Founded in 1993, Actiontec is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, and maintains branch offices in Colorado Springs, CO; Shanghai, China; and Taipei, Taiwan.

For more information, call 408-752-7700 or visit http://www.actiontec.com.

 

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