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Meet Wi-Fi 6E

Next-gen technology for wireless connections, certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance®

All new 6 GHz band with less interference

Up to 3x faster wireless speeds1

Supports up to 2x the devices

Significantly reduced latency2

Longer connected device battery life

WPA3 security option

Up to 1.6 gigabit wireless speeds, unlocked3

Wi-Fi 6E brings the future forward with cutting-edge tri-band connectivity, built to handle more devices with fewer slowdowns. Best of all? This premium tech isn’t an add-on — it comes included with every GFiber 1 Gig and faster plan at no extra cost.

So you can go faster, longer and more securely than ever before.

Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6E

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

6 GHz

A wider spectrum of connectivity

Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6E

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

6 GHz

Wi-Fi 6E introduces an all new, extra 6GHz band, opening up the roadway for reduced latency, minimal interference and 4x the bandwidth to get more done.

Want to learn more about how tri-band technology maximizes your Wi-Fi speeds?

A lineup of routers designed to handle it all

Do more with Wi-Fi made for your home setup.

GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router

Wi-Fi 6E • Included with 2, 5, and 8 Gig plans6
  • Wireless speeds up to 1.6 gigs
  • Additional 6 GHz band
  • 4x4 antenna
  • Includes up to 2 mesh extenders4
  • Coverage up to 5,000+ sq ft with mesh extender

Nest Wifi Pro

Wi-Fi 6E • Included with 1 Gig5
  • Wireless speeds near 1 gig
  • Additional 6 GHz band
  • 2x2 antenna
  • Includes a mesh extender4
  • Coverage up to 4,000+ sq ft with mesh extender

Coming soon: Wi-Fi 7

Our most advanced equipment yet is on the way.
GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router Nest Wifi Pro

Technology

Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi 6E

Standard

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Frequency bands

  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
  • 6 GHz
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
  • 6 GHz

Antenna

4x4

2x2

Max Data Rate

9.6 Gbps

5.4 Gbps

Range (router only)

Up to 2,000+ sq ft

Up to 2,000+ sq ft

Range (mesh, 1 extender)

Up to 5,000+ sq ft

Up to 4,000+ sq ft

Mesh compatible

True

True

Security option

WPA3

WPA3

RAM

1 GB DDR4

1 GB

Flash

4GB eMMC

Number of ethernet ports

5 (4 LAN, 1 WAN)

2 (1 LAN, 1 WAN)

LAN port

  • 1 x 10 Gig Ethernet
  • 3 x 2.5 Gig Ethernet
  • 1 x USB A port

1 x 1 Gig Ethernet

WAN port

1 x 10 Gig Ethernet

1 x 1 Gig Etherent

Parental controls

In development

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How your Wi-Fi router and devices were made makes a difference

Learn how to go from fast to faster.

Every room in your home, connected

With an easy-to-set-up, seamless mesh network.

Get corner-to-corner coverage across your home with a mesh-ready Wi-Fi network. Even in those hard to reach places.

Our plans come with everything you need to set up a home network that weaves (or meshes) together, including an advanced router and mesh extender.

What do you get with our Wi-Fi?

Get the best speeds on your devices.

Just like Wi-Fi routers, your connected devices (like your tablet and gaming console) were also built on a Wi-Fi standard — which impacts the Wi-Fi speeds you’ll be able to receive on those devices.

Want to get the most out of your connected tech?

What’s next for Wi-Fi?

You’re asking the right question. In fact, it’s the same question we ask ourselves at GFiber all the time. While we’re jam-packed with the latest in Wi-Fi technology now, we’re leading the industry in engineering the future of internet tech.

That means we’re always looking ahead to what the next generation of Wi-Fi will be (like Wi-Fi 7) — and what could be.

General
Wi-Fi with GFiber
Using your own router

General

FAQs

How does Wi-Fi work?

Wi-Fi uses radio waves to send and receive signals from your wireless router. These radio waves connect your devices to the internet. Wi-Fi transmits at frequencies of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz — and now, with Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, 6 GHz. Generally, the higher the frequency, the faster the data transmission. You can learn more about Wi-Fi bands here.

Is wireless or wired internet faster?

Wired internet is generally faster, allowing you to get the highest speeds available, but it’s not always possible or practical to plug in many devices (think of how many cables you would need!). And, some devices may not be capable of going as fast as your internet can, even if you could plug them in.

Keep in mind, our upload and download speed claims are always based on maximum wired speeds. Internet speeds are not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hardware and software limitations, latency, packet loss, etc.

What’s a wireless router?

A wireless router is what lets your wireless devices connect to the internet. With a traditional router, all wireless traffic on your devices rely on that single point of access (the router) — instead of the multiple points you’d get with a mesh network. The reach of a traditional router is limited by the size of the antennas, and walls can often get in the way of the signal. You can use an extender to give you more “reach,” but it may not always cover some corners of your home.

What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and a wired connection?

You can connect to the internet either wired or wirelessly. A wired connection requires an ethernet cord to connect your device directly to the internet. A wired connection will generally allow you to get the maximum speed available at your home, which means it will usually be faster.

Wi-Fi (or a wireless connection) allows you to connect Wi-Fi-enabled devices to the internet without cables. Instead, you use a wireless router. Wi-Fi can sometimes have interferences that may slow down the speed of your connection.

What’s a mesh network?

A mesh network uses multiple access points (extenders) that communicate with each other to give your whole home seamless Wi-Fi coverage. A mesh network provides you with further reach than you’d get with a single traditional router. Every gigabit and multi-gigabit GFiber plan comes with mesh Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi with GFiber

FAQs

Will GFiber include everything I need to get my Wi-Fi started?

Yes, generally. Depending on your plan, your internet will come with a router and up to two extenders, depending on the plan. However, if your home requires more than two extenders, we can provide you with additional extenders for a one-time fee. This is typically only necessary if your home is larger than 3,000 square feet or has an atypical layout.

And with your multi-gig plan, you’ll get to use GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router and a Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Extender to handle even more wireless devices without interruptions, congestion, or dead zones.

Is there a fee for GFiber Wi-Fi?

GFiber does not charge extra for Wi-Fi and you’ll receive up to two extenders based on your plan. Additional extenders can be purchased and are between $85 and $120 depending on the type of plan and router you have.

Using your own router

FAQs

Can I use my own router?

You are always welcome to use your own router with any of our plans.

What requirements must my router meet?

To use your own router, we recommend your router meets the following specs:

GFiber 1 Gig

  • Wi-Fi 6 or newer Router
  • 1 Gbps or faster WAN port
  • 2.5 Gbps or faster LAN ports

GFiber 2 Gig or higher plans

  • Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 Router
  • 2.5 Gbps or faster WAN port
  • One 10 Gbps LAN port and multiple 2.5 Gbps LAN ports

Learn more about router requirements.

Do you have any router recommendations?

You can explore some of our recommended options here.

Can GFiber provide me with support if I use my own router?

We can still provide advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics with your Fiber Jack, however we can only help with basic troubleshooting when you use your own router (we cannot provide advanced diagnostics and remote troubleshooting when you use your own router). That’s why we only recommend using your own router if you’re already comfortable with it.

What’s the difference between Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E?

Wi-Fi 6 uses the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency bands with speeds up to 800 Mbps on a modern smartphone, while Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 introduce an additional new frequency band in the 6 GHz range (making it a tri-band technology). This allows for up to 1.6 Gbps speeds on a compatible smartphone or device.

You can refer to the chart below for a quick look at the differences between all of the frequency bands.

Wi-Fi Technologies
Wi-Fi 5
  • Uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands
  • Up to 500 Mbps on a modern smartphone
Wi-Fi 6
  • Uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands
  • Up to 800 Mbps on a modern smartphone
  • Up to 50% faster than Wi-Fi 5
  • Supports more devices at a greater distance than previous generations
Wi-Fi 6E
  • Is the only certified standard that supports 6 GHz
  • Introduces a new frequency band in the 6GHz range
  • Has the least congestion compared to Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6
  • More than 1 Gbps on a Wi-Fi 6E smartphone
  • Supports more devices across peak times than previous generations
Wi-Fi 7
  • Anticipated to be fully certified in 2024
  • Planned to have better congestion management in crowded Wi-Fi networks
  • Planned for much more data traffic across multiple compatible devices at max speeds

If I use my own router and decide I’d like to use your router down the line, can I still get your router?

Absolutely! However, you might want to hold on to your old router in case you want to switch back.

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