Zyxel Networks has expanded its product line with the introduction of four new WiFi 7 access points aimed at business and professional environments. The launch focuses on delivering faster connectivity, reliable coverage, and simplified deployment for organizations of varying sizes, ranging from small offices to large venues.
The new access points are powered by quad-core Qualcomm processors and integrate Zyxel’s NebulaFlex, a feature that allows businesses to manage devices either locally or through the Nebula Cloud Networking platform. Installation is supported through zero-touch provisioning and app-based onboarding, where administrators can activate and configure devices by scanning a QR code. This approach helps reduce the need for on-site IT personnel during setup. Security features such as SSID VLAN tagging allow network traffic segmentation for staff, guests, and smart devices, improving management and privacy.
Performance enhancements are a central part of the design. The devices use Smart Mesh multi-link operation (MLO) and a dual-radio mesh backhaul, which Zyxel states can increase throughput by up to 40 percent while lowering latency. Antenna isolation and optimized layouts are also included to minimize interference from neighboring WiFi, mobile, and Bluetooth signals, ensuring stable connections in high-density areas.
Zyxel has positioned the four new access points for specific scenarios.
- The NWA90BE PRO BE6500 ($99.99) and NWA50BE PRO BE6500 ($89.99) target offices, meeting rooms, and crowded public spaces. These models include BandFlex tri-band support, offering flexibility between 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands to reduce congestion.
- For businesses providing guest access, such as hotels, clinics, and cafes, the NWA90BE PRO and NWA90BE BE5100 ($89.99) feature RADIUS authentication and Captive Portal functions to ensure secure and branded WiFi login experiences.
- Compact spaces and small office environments are addressed by the NWA50BE PRO and NWA50BE BE5100 ($79.99), which are designed to provide low-latency, high-performance connectivity at an affordable price point.
Shawn Rogers, Market Development Manager at Zyxel Networks, stated that the company’s goal with these products is to deliver WiFi 7 solutions that are accessible to small businesses, enabling them to upgrade networks without changing existing management platforms or requiring advanced IT resources. Each new access point comes with a limited lifetime warranty and is now available through Amazon, Zyxel Store, authorized distributors including D&H, IngramMicro, TD Synnex, Target, Wav, and Zyxel’s network of value-added resellers and managed service providers.
