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GigaSpire BLAST™ u6 System

The Calix GigaSpire BLAST u6 family will take your subscribers to the next level of Wi-Fi performance with the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard

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GigaSpire BLAST u6 Overview

Deliver the optimum Wi-Fi coverage and throughput

The u6 Wi-Fi systems can be deployed quickly and easily, enabling you to offer subscribers appealing new services and applications as they emerge. The u6 family consists of both Wi-Fi 6 and 6E capable systems to meet capacity and performance requirements.

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Product details

Delivering next-generation experience your subscribers deserve

GigaSpire BLAST u6.1/u6.2

Amazing Wi-Fi coverage with hard-wired connectivity support

Like the other GigaSpire BLAST u6 systems, the new GigaSpire BLAST u6xw delivers superior throughput and complete coverage to every part of your subscribers’ homes. It's additionally equipped to support multi-service delivery of POTS and LAN connectivity.

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World’s first, designed to have a 10-year lifespan

GigaSpire BLAST u6xw

The GigaSpire u6 systems support six simultaneous streams of Wi-Fi producing better performance and device connectivity.

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GigaSpire BLAST u6e/u6me

World’s first, designed to have a 10-year lifespan

The GigaSpire BLAST u6e is a tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E residential gateway that provides connectivity for the latest generation of 6 GHz-compatible connected devices, providing uninterrupted connectivity and reduced latency.

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Benefits and features

Bringing Wi-Fi 6E to a mainstream service offering

Investment protection

Systems bringing subscribers to the latest Wi-Fi standard with backwards compatibility

High-bandwidth connectivity

Choose from high-speed ethernet or fiber WAN connectivity that meets the subscriber requirements

Efficiency

Deliver multiple services on one platform greatly reducing service delivery costs

Consistent 6 stream Wi-Fi solution

Higher capacity support using either two band or 3 band capable systems

Ethernet and POTS service delivery

Multiple GigE connections to support gaming and IPTV delivery with direct POTS termination

Single management support platform

System management consistency using Calix Support Cloud

Technical specifications

Standards based for provider and subscriber investment protection

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U6.1 product attributes​:

  • 6x6 Wi-Fi 6 antenna array, with 4x4 @ 5 GHz and 2x2 @ 2.4 GHz 
  • 4 x GigE LAN ports
  • 1 x GigE WAN port 
  • 2 x POTS ports 
  • 1 x USB 3.0 (Type A) 
  • Enhanced PuF security 
  • Managed by Calix Support Cloud 

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U6.2 product attributes​:

  • 6x6 Wi-Fi 6 antenna array, with 4x4 @ 5 GHz and 2x2 @ 2.4 GHz 
  • 4 x GigE LAN ports 
  • 1 x 2.5 GigE WAN port 
  • 2 x POTS ports 
  • 1 x USB 3.0 (Type A) 
  • Enhanced PuF security 
  • Managed by Calix Support Cloud 

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u6xw product attributes​:

  • 6x6 Wi-Fi 6 antenna array, with 4x4 @ 5 GHz and 2x2 @ 2.4 GHz
  • 4 x GigE LAN ports (1 LAN port can become WAN)
  • WAN options: GPON, 1 GigE and 10 GigE (Active Ethernet), 10 Gig E (Ethernet), and XGS PON.
  • 2 x POTS ports
  • 1 x USB 3.0 (Type A)
  • Enhanced PuF security
  • Managed by Calix Support Cloud

News and insights

A leading portfolio of carrier grade Wi-Fi 6E systems

The GigaSpire® BLAST portfolio includes multiple Wi-Fi 6E systems. All are designed with simple plug-and-play connectivity, snapping right into the Unlimited Subscriber ecosystem. ​

Let your subscribers take advantage of the new 6 GHz spectrum and benefit from uninterrupted connectivity and reduced latency. 

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