Realtek Reveal some SERIOUS WiFi 7 Hardware!

Realtek Unveils Exciting WiFi 7 Innovations at Computex 2023

Realtek, a globally renowned semiconductor manufacturer, showcased a host of innovative solutions in the upcoming WiFi 7 standard at the Computex 2023 event in Taipei. The tech giant’s exciting new range includes WiFi 7 Network Interface Card (NIC) solutions, new router motherboards, and a roadmap for their router lineup.

The star of Realtek’s stand was the RTL8922AE Wireless Network Controller, an imminent addition to the new age of WiFi 7 connectivity. This solution supports frequency bands spanning from 2.4GHz to 6GHz, a modulation of 4096QAM, and a channel bandwidth of up to 160MHz. It offers two Spatial Streams (SS) or an alternative configuration of 1 SS + 1 SS. In terms of performance, the RTL8922AE boasts an impressive Maximum PHY Rate of 2800Mbps when connected to the 5GHz and 6GHz bands simultaneously and combining the bandwidth of both bands, heralding Realtek’s commitment to the high-speed future of WiFi 7.

Realtek also introduced the RTL8922AE in two formats, a new M.2 2230 WiFi Adapter and a solder-down 1620 WiFi 7 module. These modules stand to change the WiFi landscape by offering unrivaled speed and seamless integration.

The company made waves with the presentation of two new barebones internal router motherboards. The first, a Tri-Band AX5400 2×2 motherboard, integrates a quad-core ARM A55 CPU with two dedicated packet engines to optimize speed.

It delivers a throughput of over 4.3Gbps, and comes with 2 Hi-SGMII for 2.5GE WAN/LAN and built-in 4GE for more configurations. The second motherboard, an AX3000 with AI QoS, comes with a 3-core AP SoC, a dual-core 1.25GHz MIPS IA CPU and a 800MHz coprocessor. Further details of these motherboards were not presented in the demo, but Realtek revealed an insightful roadmap for their AP Router lineup. The roadmap details the transition from WiFi 6 to WiFi 7 routers, showcasing how the new models will integrate Realtek’s newest chips. The BE6500 (2+2+2), BE9400 (2+2+4), BE3600 (2+2), BE6400 (2+4) and BE7200 (4+4) are all expected to be part of Realtek’s WiFi 7 lineup, launching sometime in Q3 or Q4 of 2024.

The RTL8922AE Wireless Network Controller is designed to be the bedrock for WiFi 7 connectivity. It is designed to support a range of frequency bands from 2.4GHz up to 6GHz, while providing a channel bandwidth of up to 160MHz. This controller offers an impressive Maximum PHY Rate of 2800Mbps when combining 5GHz and 6GHz bands. It’s also equipped with Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and Bluetooth 5.4 features, which further enhance its connectivity capabilities.

For more substantial WiFi solutions, Realtek showcased a variety of chips for use in WiFi routers, each with their unique specifications and applications. Specific router chipsets and their configurations were not shown in the product demo, but were detailed in the roadmap. These chip systems all leverage Realtek’s technology, specifically designed to enhance the user experience by accelerating latency-sensitive applications and enabling adaptive control.

In a dynamic display of technological prowess, the Computex 2023 Realtek stand also featured real-time performance benchmarks that brought their groundbreaking innovations to life. Not just presenting theoretical capabilities, Realtek’s live demonstration allowed attendees to witness firsthand the true potential of their latest WiFi 7 solutions.

This tangible showcase painted a vivid picture of the future of wireless connectivity, showcasing the raw speed and reliability of their latest generation chips in a variety of real-world usage scenarios. In the following sections, we’ll delve into the intricacies of these performance benchmarks, breaking down their implications and shedding light on how Realtek’s cutting-edge technology could revolutionize your connectivity experience.

The roadmap further reveals future WiFi 7 routers, such as the BE6500, BE9400, BE3600, BE6400, and BE7200, each to be powered by Realtek chips designed for specific router configurations. These chips are tailored to meet a variety of consumer and commercial needs, promising to deliver on the high-speed and reliable connectivity that WiFi 7 will bring to the market.

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