Key Highlights:
Wi-Fi 6 dual-band router supporting speeds of up to 6,000 Mbps and 100+ devices.
Comes with AI Mesh, MU-MIMO, WPA3 security, and app-based installation at ₹5,999
Key Background:
1. Meeting contemporary connectivity needs
Jio’s AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 router is rolled out with a definite motive—to address the changing connectivity requirements of smart homes in India. With an increasing number of households depending on multiple connected devices, the AX6000 provides lightning-fast and seamless internet access for bandwidth-intensive applications such as cloud gaming, high-definition video streaming, and operations of smart devices.
2. Wi-Fi 6 for better wireless performance
Wi-Fi 6 technology is a giant leap over the previous ones, and Jio’s AX6000 takes advantage of this with dual-band speeds and higher-end features such as MU-MIMO (multi-user, multiple input, multiple output) and OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access). Both these technologies allow for various devices to interact with the router at the same time without any delay, thus making the entire network more efficient and less laggy.
3. True AI Mesh for seamless coverage
Jio’s addition of “True AI Mesh” enables the router to be coupled with other AX6000 units to form a mesh network. This provides seamless connectivity across multi-room residences or structures, with built-in routing and load balancing. A single unit can support about 2,000 sq. ft., and additional units eliminate dead spots.
4. Ease of use and smart controls
Installation of the AX6000 is easy and easy to use through the JioHome app, which is compatible with both Android and iOS. The app assists in controlling network settings, parental controls, guest networking, and smart band switching. Furthermore, WPA3 encryption provides new wireless security, shielding from cyber threats.
5. Compatibility limitations
Although touted as a universal router, the AX6000 has limited support for IP allocation using DHCP alone. There is no support for PPPoE or IPoE, the default modes by which ISPs like BSNL or many regional broadband operators provide connections. This restricts the actual universality of the device to users who rely on such methods.
6. Pricing and ecosystem strategy
Jio’s placing of the AX6000 at ₹5,999 indicates that it wants to shake up the premium router market. With a warranty of one year and adapter coverage for six months, the router finds its place within Jio’s broader strategy of constructing a connected ecosystem fueled by JioFiber and future IoT offerings. In doing so, Jio is not merely selling internet plans—it’s outfitting homes with the hardware they need to operate them optimally.
