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GigaSpire Wi-Fi 6 appliances

A complete family of high-performance, multiservice appliances delivering Calix SmartLife™ managed services

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GigaSpire Wi-Fi 6 Overview

Deploy optimum Wi-Fi coverage easily

The GigaSpire Wi-Fi 6 appliances can be deployed quickly and easily, enabling you to offer subscribers appealing new services while meeting the capacity and performance demands of emerging applications.

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Product details

Delivering next-generation experiences your subscribers deserve

GigaSpire Wi-Fi 6 appliances

Exceptional Wi-Fi coverage with on-board LAN and voice support

All GigaSpire appliances deliver superior throughput and complete Wi-Fi coverage to every part of your subscribers’ residences, multi-dwelling units, and businesses. Utilize the LAN and POTs ports to add on additional services while providing your subscribers with complete oversight using the CommandIQ® and CommandWorx™ applications.​

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CAPACITY AND SPEED​

GigaSpire Wi-Fi 6 indoor appliances

All GigaSpire Wi-Fi 6 appliancesare equipped with up to 6 radios supporting MU-MIMO functionality to handle a multitude of devices found in homes and businesses today. In fact, the appliances are designed to support up to 500 devices in one network, the largest in this product category.​

When speed and latency are factors, choose from appliances with integrated GPON/XGS-PON ONT functionality or multi-gig WAN connections, providing the performance needed for emerging high-speed, low-latency applications.

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SmartLife managed services​

Each GigaSpire Wi-Fi 6 appliance is a fundamental component of SmartLife™ managed service solutions, giving providers a wide selection of indoor units to support the needs of SmartHome™, SmartTown®, SmartMDU™, and SmartBiz™ subscribers, ensuring all subscriber applications operate efficiently.

With common software functionality across all GigaSpire appliances, element management, control, and provisioning are consistent, expediting implementation and time to revenue.

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Benefits and features

The ideal family of Wi-Fi 6 appliances

Attractive design and multiple deployment options

Desktop and wall mount configurations in different styles are available for consumer-friendly appeal​.

High-bandwidth connectivity

Choose from high-speed ethernet or fiber WAN connectivity to meet subscriber requirements.

Efficiency

Deliver multiple services on one platform greatly reducing capital and service delivery costs.

Standards compliant Wi-Fi solution

Dual-band or tri-band Wi-Fi gateway and satellite appliances are available.

Ethernet and POTS connectivity​

Up to 10GE and multiple GE connections support gaming and IPTV delivery.

Single management support platform

Appliance management consistency uses Calix Service Cloud.

Technical specifications

Standards-based for provider and subscriber investment protection

The GigaSpire u4.2 is a next-generation Wi-Fi 6 appliance offering enhanced security, improved Wi-Fi performance, and increased whole-home coverage.

Product Attributes:

  • Desk or wall mounted
  • 7" tall, 5" deep, 2" wide
  • Wi-Fi 6 - 2.4GHz (2x2), 5GHz (2x2)
  • 2.5GE WAN* port
  • 2.5GE LAN port
  • Managed by Calix Service Cloud

* If wireless used for backhaul, port functions as LAN

GigaSpire u4.2 Wi-Fi 6 systems

The GigaSpire u4hm is an outdoor satellite mesh solution designed to expand the Wi-Fi 6 indoor experience to the outdoors. Service providers can take advantage of the PoE capabilities, with easy and lower cost installations.

Product Attributes​:

  • Wi-Fi 6 - 2.4GHz (2x2), 5GHz (2x2)
  • GE WAN* port
  • GE LAN ports
  • 802.3at PD – Power Over Ethernet
  • Managed by Calix Service Cloud

* If wireless used for backhaul, port functions as LAN

GigaSpire u4hm Wi-Fi 6 systems

The GigaSpire u6.3 is the newest member of the redesigned Wi-Fi 6 appliance family delivering multi-gig performance and device connectivity.

Product Attributes: ​

  • Integrated stand for desktop or wall mounting
  • Wi-Fi 6 - 2.4GHz (2x2), 5GHz (4x4)
  • 2.5GE WAN* port
  • 2.5GE LAN port, 4 x GE LAN port
  • 2 x POTS
  • 2-pin and 8-pin power options
GigaSpire u6.3 Wi-Fi 6 systems

The GigaSpire u6t brings 10GE WAN/LAN connectivity to residential, business, and MDU markets requiring high-speed performance for emerging bandwidth-hungry applications and SaaS applications.

Product Attributes: ​

  • Integrated stand for desktop and wall mounting
  • Wi-Fi 6 - 2.4GHz (2x2), 5GHz (4x4)
  • 10GE WAN port
  • 10GE LAN port, 4 x GE LAN port
  • 2 x POTS
  • 2-pin and 8-pin power options
GigaSpire u6t Wi-Fi 6 systems

The GigaSpire u6txg is equipped with an XGS-PON ONT simplifying subscriber installations with a single appliance and offers 10GE LAN connectivity for high bandwidth applications.

Product Attributes: ​

  • Integrated stand for desktop and wall mounting
  • Wi-Fi 6 - 2.4GHz (2x2), 5GHz (4x4)
  • XGS-PON WAN port
  • 10GE LAN port, 4 x GE LAN port
  • 2 x POTS
  • 2-pin and 8-pin power options
GigaSpire u6txg Wi-Fi 6 systems

News and insights

A leading portfolio of carrier grade Wi-Fi appliances

The GigaSpire Wi-Fi 6 family is designed with simple plug-and-play connectivity, snapping right into the subscriber appliance ecosystem. ​

Discover how Calix subscriber solutions are the ideal on-premises option for service providers who want to deliver invaluable benefits to residential, multi-tenant, and business subscribers.

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