ExpressVPN launches Aircove Go , its first portable Wi-Fi 6 router with built - in VPN protection.
A recent Forbes study found that a significant percentage of users have had their personal information breached while using public Wi-Fi. Most breaches occur in airports, restaurants, and coffee shops, where connections are often unsecured .ExpressVPN wants to solve this problem by launching the Aircove Go. The new portable router will bridge the gap between privacy and the convenience of free public Wi-Fi.
Many people turn to public networks to connect to the internet for free when they're away from home. However, they're not as secure as home networks, as anyone can access them.
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“ We built Aircove Go to solve this problem, so you can take your home network on the road and activities online no matter where you are, even on public Wi-Fi. Think of Aircove Go as your digital security companion: You can use it in a home office, an entertainment room, a hotel, and many other places, protect your ” the company says
Aircove Go allows users to connect to the internet more securely. Built-in VPN protection offers anonymous browsing. The user's IP address is changed, making it difficult for third parties to track the user's online activity. In addition, protection is offered against various online threats, such as data logging and cyberattacks.
ExpressVPN promises an easy, one-time setup. Users only need to connect their devices to the Aircove Go once. After that, the portable router will be able to connect to public Wi-Fi in any new location and the user's device will automatically connect.
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Unlike the Aircove home router released in 2022, which requires Ethernet, ExpressVPN’s Aircove Go portable Wi-Fi 6 router features a new feature in AircoveOS called Wi-Fi Link that helps users connect to the internet by connecting to local Wi-Fi. No cables are required, except for a USB-C for power.
With coverage of up to 70 square meters, the Aircove Go supports any Wi-Fi-enabled smart home device and other tech gadgets that can’t install VPN software. According to ExpressVPN, users can connect unlimited devices.
ExpressVPN’s portable Wi-Fi 6 router is small, light, and convenient (palm-sized) and comes with Wi-Fi speeds of up to 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz bands and up to 1,200 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. It also features a 1.2 GHz 64-bit quad-core processor, 512 MB of RAM, and 128 MB of flash storage.
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Other features include Threat Manager, parental controls, ad-blocking protection, and automatic updates.
An ExpressVPN subscription is required to use the router.
See detailed technical details of Aircove Go:
- Wi-Fi: Dual-band (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) Wi-Fi, AX1800 MU-MIMO
- Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Wi-Fi speed: Up to 600 Mbps (2.4 GHz), up to 1,200 Mbps (5 GHz)
- Interface: 1 x WAN Ethernet port, 2 x LAN Ethernet ports, 1 x LED, 1 x reset button, 1 x USB Type-C power input, 2 x external antennas
- Coverage: 750 sq. ft. / 70 sq. m
- Processor, memory and storage: 1.2 GHz 64-bit Quad-Core CPU, 512 MB RAM, 128 MB flash storage
- Ethernet Connectivity: DHCP, PPPoE, Static IP
- Security features: Built-in ExpressVPN protection, WPA2/3 Wi-Fi security, Automatic updates
- Advanced protection features: Threat Manager, parental controls, and ad blocking
- Dimensions: 125mm x 82mm x 36mm
- Weight: 245g
Source: 9to5mac.com
