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GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m Overview
The Calix GigaSpire Mesh BLAST
u4m is the new generation Wi-Fi 6 mesh satellite that
complements the Calix GigaSpire family of products. With the broad portfolio of GigaSpire
smart home systems, BLAST
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u4m extends Wi-Fi coverage and capacity within the
subscriber’s home. The BLAST
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u4m Wi-Fi 6 backhaul allows communications service
providers (CSPs) to deploy satellites with either a wired or wireless connection to the
GigaSpire. When connected wirelessly, the 5.0 GHz 802.11ax 2x2 radio acts as an access
point (AP) to the end subscribers’ Stations (STA). The BLAST
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u4m enables subscriber self-
installs and results in fewer costly truck rolls. The combined solution – GigaSpire, BLAST
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u4m satellite and Calix Support Cloud is known as Mesh-Enhanced Carrier Class Wi-Fi and
it reduces the time to additional revenue by automating and simplifying the deployment of
complex multi-device networks. Besides supporting wired or wireless connectivity of data
and video services, this convenient service platform supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology,
extending the ultimate Wi-Fi to enhance the subscriber experience.