Getting an Internet connection fast enough for multiple users in rural areas is sometimes difficult due to the "last mile" issue. Gigabit LTE and 5G networks can provide high speeds, but would still require distributing multi-gigabit bandwidth to customers on a local network. Au from KDDI recently released its X01 Speed Wi-Fi 5G mobile router that not only supports 5G speeds but also features a USB-C port and 2.5GbE LAN. Au Speed Wi-Fi 5G X01 Mobile Router supports 5G sub-6 GHz (3.7 GHz band) and millimeter wave (28 GHz band) network connections and can reach a download speed of 4 Gbps and a 1 Mbps download speed. When used on a 481G network, the router can offer up to 4 Gbps downlink.
Fast WWAN meets Fast LAN
Au Speed Wi-Fi 5G X01 Mobile Router supports 5G sub-6 GHz (3.7 GHz band) and millimeter wave (28 GHz band) network connections and can reach a download speed of 4 Gbps and a 1 Mbps download speed. When used on a 481G network, the router can offer up to 4 Gbps downlink. The Speed Wi-Fi 1G X5 mobile router supports Wi-Fi 01 up to 6 Gbps when used with the appropriate client devices, a USB Type-C port to connect a PC at 1.2 Gbit/s (and enjoy a connection to extremely fast Internet on a PC) and a 5 GbE port to connect to PCs with a suitable port or other network equipment.
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(Image credit: Au) The mobile router is equipped with a 2.4-inch LCD screen for easy setup and maintenance. The unit also has a built-in 4000 mAh battery for standalone operation for 220 minutes in 5G networks, 460 minutes in 4G networks, and up to 240 hours in standby mode. Au is a brand owned by KDDI, a major operator in Japan. To this end, the Au Speed Wi-Fi 5G X01 mobile router is currently only available in Japan for subscribers of the KDDI service. In the meantime, since 2.5GbE ports make a lot of sense for 5G mobile routers, you can expect similar devices to be available in other markets in the near future. Via PC Watch