The connected home division within Belkin International and Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), Linksys introduced a family of new 5G devices for the home and office at CES 2020. 5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology and will deliver faster speeds for downloads faster, lower latency to improve network reliability and the ability to connect even more devices at the same time. As global deployment and adoption of 5G grows, Linksys is gearing up with new hardware designed to take advantage of the latest cellular technology that will also support smart cities. The first device announced by the company at CES this year is the Linksys 5G mobile hotspot. With this new access point, users can take advantage of the most efficient wireless technology and the WiFi standard with 5G and WiFi 6 for seamless and fast connectivity anywhere. The Linksys 5G Mobile Hotspot also includes a USB port for fast charging to ensure all your devices are optimally powered and connected at home or on the go. The company also announced its new Linksys 5G modem that will allow users to access 5G broadband speeds at home. Modem capabilities can be even further extended by adding smart mesh technology with Linksys Velop systems to cover an entire home with uninterrupted high-speed connectivity.
5G networks and meshes
In addition to its new 5G modem, Linksys also announced its Linksys Velop 5G mesh gateway that conveniently combines the power of 5G networks with the flexibility of the company's smart mesh technology. The devices support AX/WiFi 6 in a two-in-one router and modem solution that can work with other Linksys Velop systems to extend mesh coverage and cover an entire home with optimal WiFi. To help users stay connected while outdoors, the company introduced its Linksys 5G outdoor router that can seamlessly operate Millimeter Wave 5G networks and 10Gbps wired connections for super-fast internet speeds. At CES, Linksys has also expanded its range of WiFi 6 routers with the dual-band WiFi 6 Mesh router and the Velop WiFi 6 system. Deploying 5G networks and 5G-enabled smartphones will improve connectivity on the go, but with With Linksys' new 5G routers and modems, consumers can also benefit from faster Internet speeds at home or in the office.- Discover all the CES 2020 covers from LaComparacion. We're live in Las Vegas to bring you the latest technology news and releases, as well as hands-on reviews of everything from 8K TVs and folding screens to new phones, laptops, and smart home devices.