Razer, One of the most recognizable names in gaming peripherals, has announced the Razer Sila Gaming router which is aimed at home users who need WiFi service optimized for high-performance gaming, streaming and downloading multimedia content. Much in the vein of other “Gaming Routers” The Razer Sila router is designed to deliver lag-free gaming and smooth, interruption-free streaming over a fast wireless network, meeting the needs of today’s mobile, console, and laptop users. That being said, it’s just basically a higher end router some features and software to optimize gaming traffic over everything else.
Razer Releases Sila Gaming Router
Razer has a new Suite of features which we will be going over below.
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The Razer Sila gaming router features a suite of technologies designed to give gamers the fastest, most reliable WiFi connection within their home or office with Razer FasTrack, Multi-Channel ZeroWait DFS and Mesh capability with a dedicated backhaul. Razer says that setup and management through a mobile app makes Sila installation and use simple and quick. Which will make those short on time and a little lazy an easier time. The Razer FasTrack software featured in the Razer Sila is a proprietary QoS engine for smart traffic management. By using deep packet inspection and adaptive learning technology, Razer FasTrack allows users to prioritize traffic based on application and device types, from mobile phones and smart TVs through to laptops, PCs or consoles. With built-in detection for PlayStation, Xbox and Switch consoles, users can easily fine tune their networks for the smoothest gaming or streaming experiences. Razer FasTrack also features a one-touch gaming mode, to automatically reserve bandwidth for online gaming. Again some nice software to save some time and energy for those who don’t want to look up guides or fiddle with settings for a long time.
“We are constantly achieving new performance heights with our hardware and software. But high precision and low latency can be rendered useless if the WiFi drops. So we took the next step to develop a strong foundation for our ecosystem; with WiFi that just works no matter where you are.”
Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO.
The patented Multi-Channel Zero-Wait DFS technology in the Razer Sila gaming router enables clean WiFi channels to avoid network traffic and maintain the highest speeds for the most demanding applications, without the susceptibility to downtime, hanging and disconnection.
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The Razer Sila Gaming router is also capable of advanced mesh networking. Two or more Razer Sila units can be combined to provide smooth, fast, WiFi coverage across areas up to 6,000 square feet with two units or multi-story locations over 6,000 square feet with three units. As a Tri-Band router Razer Sila features a dedicated 5 GHz backhaul and independent fronthaul links operating on up to 4 simultaneous DFS channels which further reduces interference and network congestion.
The Razer Sila was developed in collaboration with wireless home networking partner Ignition Design Labs-the technology and engineering firm founded by alumni of networking giants Qualcomm and Broadcom. Ignition Design Labs is best known for launching the award-winning Portal Smart WiFi router in 2016.
“Razer demands the very best in engineering, design and performance. We are thrilled to be Razer’s design partner, applying our engineering expertise and patented technologies to build a uniquely powerful pro-grade router for the world’s foremost gaming and entertainment ecosystem,”
Terry Ngo, CEO of Ignition Design Labs.
Product Features:
- Razer FasTrack – Intelligent continuously adaptive QoS with Deep Packet Inspection prioritizes applications devices for high-speed gaming streaming
- Multi-Channel ZeroWait DFS – Get additional bandwidth on protected fast channels for reliable, interference-free, lag-free connections
- Tri-Band Mesh with Dedicated Backhaul – For widespread coverage with maximum performance
- Intelligent Active Steering – Ensures client devices are always connected to the strongest signal
- App and Smart Software Support – iOS Android app with advanced features for guest network security controls
Specifications:
Wireless Interfaces
- Tri-Band AC3000
- IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- 11n 2.4GHz: up to 400 Mbps
- 11ac 5GHz-1: up to 1734 Mbps
- 11ac 5GHz-2: up to 866 Mbps
Encryption
- WPA / WPA2-PSK
Antennae
- 9 x powerful internal high-gain internal antennae
Wired Interfaces
- 4 Gigabit Ethernet (1x WAN, 3x LAN)
- 1 x USB 2.0 port
- 1 x USB 3.0 port
Pricing And Availability
- Price: USD $249.99 / EU €299.99
- Availability:
o Razer.com – 3rd October, 2018
o Worldwide – 3rd October, 2018
