Singapore will be the first in the world to launch the Linksys E9450 WiFi 6 EasyMesh Router. Price and availability below.
* In this story, the abbreviation “Wi-Fi” is used for the network protocol while the term “WiFi” is used as part of the name of the Linksys router.
The Linksys E9450 Dual Band WiFi 6 Mesh router for consumers who want to optimise their home Wi-Fi experience and coverage.
Linksys, the connected home division within the Belkin International and Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) (HK: 6088) entity, has just announced the global launch of Linksys’ first WiFi 6 EasyMesh router, the E9450 (AX5400).
Pricing & Availability
The E9450 WiFi 6 router retails at S$399.
At launch, it will be available at the special introductory price of S$10.00/mth to the first 100 Singtel customers to sign up for or re-contract Singtel Fibre 1Gbps at S$39.90/mth (U.P. $49.90/mth).
Subsequently, customers can purchase the E9450 at S$14.00/mth (U.P. S$16.00/mth) with Singtel fibre plans.
The Linksys E9450 will roll out to other retailers from 10 December 2020.
Singtel is the first operator in the world to offer the new Linksys WiFi 6 router in its effort to bring next-generation Wi-Fi connectivity to Singtel fibre broadband customers in Singapore.
The Wi-Fi 6 standard enables customers to enjoy faster data transfers, increased capacity, better connectivity performance in environments with many connected devices, and improved power efficiency.
As the latest Wi-Fi 6 solution for consumers’ increasingly demanding wireless connectivity needs, the E9450 router will be exclusively available to Singtel fibre broadband customers for two months starting from 10 October, 2020.
The new E9450 Dual Band WiFi 6 router is Linksys’s latest advanced model under its updated E-series, launched in September 2020.
More details below from the press release.
Enhanced with the latest OFDMA and MU-MIMO in Wi-Fi 6 technology, the router will adapt to users’ Wi-Fi needs so that devices can have a full-strength signal for uninterrupted gaming, streaming and smart home device support.
“Asia has the greatest number of internet users in the world, accounting for 50.3% globally. In 2019, 81% of Singaporeans were using the internet, with a trajectory to continue growing year-on-year. As a tech savvy nation, it is no wonder that Singaporeans are discerning when it comes to the routers they use at home. We are pleased to offer consumers an opportunity to optimize their home internet speeds and capacity with the next generation Mesh Wi-Fi system in order to cater to growing bandwidth demands,” said Jenny Ng, General Manager for Asia.
The E9450 router is also backward compatible so that users can experience the fastest speeds with all existing WiFi enabled devices from smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart home devices and more.
The new E9450 router will offer users faster speed and wider coverage than the standard Wi-Fi 5 routers.
The router targets users who need more capacity with the capability to cover up to 2,500 square feet at speeds up to 5.4 Gbps.
The router can also support up to 40 devices, all competing for the same bandwidth, without any interference for continuous 8K video streaming, social media, and uninterrupted use of heavy apps.
Users will also be the first to experience E9450’s EasyMesh system – the latest connection technology that was built from the ground up.
The new technology allows users to future-proof and expand their home network by adding more nodes to the network.
Technical specifications for the Linksys E9450 Dual Band WiFi 6 Mesh router. Click to enlarge.
Additional features for E9450 Dual Band WiFi 6 router
- OFDMA – You’ll also always have a more efficient Wi-Fi experience with OFDMA that enables more data to and from your devices in a more streamlined manner.
- Target Wake Time – You’ll even have 7X more battery life with Target Wake Time (TWT) that reduces network interference allowing your devices to remain in sleep mode longer
- 1.5 GHz high-performance tri-core CPU – The E9450 has a powerful 1.5 GHz tri-core processor that supports multiple, simultaneous activities across all wired and wireless interfaces. This gives the router the speed and brainpower it needs to process all of your activities quickly, up to 5.4 Gbps
- 160MHz channel support – Enjoy over 1Gbps Wi-Fi speeds for blazing-fast streaming and downloading to client devices that support 160MHz bandwidth
- 4×4 MU-MIMO – 4×4 Wi-Fi 5GHz radios with Downlink/Uplink MU-MIMO allows downloads and uploads on 4 devices simultaneously (good for upload-heavy uses like uploading photos, social media, live streaming or vlogging, online games, etc.)
- Simple and user-friendly browser-based setup – Easy setup with browser-based installation and you can install the router using an iPad, tablet, smartphone, PC, or laptop. No need to download the app and the on-screen instructions will guide you the rest of the way no CD makes router installation easy using an iPad, tablet, smartphone, or computer
Tags: broadband, Linksys, Mesh, networking, new arrivals, routers, Singapore, SingTel, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 6
How long is the contract term for the $10/mth?
It’s a 24 month contract.
Is the $10/mth for the router part of the $39.90 per mth or over and above?
It’s a top-up. The plan is for a Wi-Fi 5 router, but customers can top-up $10/mth for the E9450
Will the Singtel Fibre 1Gbps plan be available at $39.90 per mth after the 1st 100 customers?
Yes, the usual price for the 1Gbps plan is S$49.90. The promo for the first 100 customers is S$39.90. After the 1st 100 customers, the 1Gbps will revert back to S$49.90 per month.