At the annual NetworkX conference, RDK Management, an open-source software solution, and MediaTek unveiled a new RDK-B hardware reference platform for companies to rapidly test and launch new Wi-Fi 7 RDK-B routers and gateways.
RDK-B provides core functionalities, including device management, telemetry, Wi-Fi services, Ethernet access, IPv6 transitioning, and more that work across all major network access technologies, including DOCSIS, GPON, DSL, and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).
By packaging and open-sourcing these functions in a single standard software stack, service providers can develop, deploy, and manage a consistent set of broadband services across SoCs and OEMs for use across their networks and geographic footprints.
The broadband operators, CPE manufacturers, and app developers now have an easy-to-use platform to accelerate their RDK-B development and deployment efforts by combining open-source hardware powered by MediaTek with RDK’s open-source software.
“This new open reference hardware, powered by MediaTek, gives the RDK community a powerful new tool to innovate with next-gen broadband applications and services atop of RDK-B,” said Jason Briggs, President and General Manager of RDK.
“By leveraging both open-source software and open-source hardware, companies can accelerate their RDK development and deployment initiatives in an easier and more frictionless way. MediaTek is recognized for delivering cost-effective and high-quality SoC solutions, and we’re very grateful for their efforts to bring this compelling new RDK-B reference board to the RDK community,” he added.
RDK is deployed on more than 100 million devices, and it standardizes core functions used in broadband and video devices.
“As a global leader in wireless connectivity, MediaTek’s collaboration with RDK Management underscores our commitment to driving Wi-Fi 7 technology to more markets like the open-source community,” said Alan Hsu, Corporate Vice President, Intelligent Connectivity Business Unit at MediaTek.
“We strive to provide the fastest, most reliable, and always-on Wi-Fi performance, which is ideal for the MediaTek Filogic 880 tri-band platform as the chosen solution on the Banana Pi-R4 Wi-Fi 7 router reference design. This will not only enable us to reach a broader developer base in the open-source community, but it will also allow easy access for operators, manufacturers, and developers who seek to adopt open-source software with the latest connectivity features,” he added.
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