Zyxel Networks expands OpenWiFi-ready portfolio with four WiFi 7 access points for ISPs

Zyxel Networks, a leader in delivering secure and AI-powered cloud networking solutions, today announced that four of its WiFi 7 access points are now OpenWiFi-ready. This integration gives Internet Service Providers (ISPs) a powerful new way to deploy open, interoperable and customizable wireless services, bringing full-fledged, business-grade WiFi 7 performance to their subscribers.

As subscriber demand for faster, more reliable WiFi continues to grow, ISPs are increasingly constrained by closed ecosystems that limit flexibility, interoperability and long-term scalability.

“ISPs need the freedom to innovate without being constrained by proprietary ecosystems,” said Kell Lin, Senior Associate Vice President, Networking Strategic Business Unit, Zyxel Networks. “By making our WiFi 7 access points OpenWiFi-ready, we’re giving service providers the performance their subscribers expect, while empowering them with the openness, flexibility and scalability required to grow their businesses.”

Zyxel Networks’ OpenWiFi-ready access points combine WiFi 7 performance with open networking principles. This will help ISPs improve subscriber satisfaction while retaining full control over their service architecture, thanks to the following offerings:

· Versatile deployment options: Indoor and outdoor models ranging from entry-level dual-radio BE5100 to ultrafast triple-radio BE12300, including the NWA50BE, NWA55BE, NWA130BE and NWA210BE, enabling ISPs to support diverse environments such as shared housing, co-working spaces, offices and hotels.

· Industry-first RF-first design: Engineered to cut through noise where performance matters most, the RF-first design minimizes interference from adjacent channels and nearby 4G/5G mobile networks. The rectangular form factor of the NWA210BE and NWA130BE provides increased space for superior antenna isolation, delivering stronger signal-to-noise ratios and more consistent coverage.

By providing vendor-agnostic, open-source WiFi networks, Zyxel Networks helps ISPs unlock key operational and business benefits, including:

· Reduced vendor lock-in: Standardized WiFi hardware allows ISPs to mix and match interoperable hardware and software from different suppliers, lowering CapEx for large-scale deployments and simplifying future expansion without disruptive rip-and-replace upgrades.

· Faster innovation: Open-source, community-driven development enables deeper customization, helping ISPs tailor WiFi services and stand out in an increasingly competitive market.

Select models in Zyxel Networks’ AP portfolio will also support OpenWrt, an open-source embedded operating system that further expands customization options. For more information, please visit https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/32423.