WavKong launches V2700 Wi-Fi 6 router with RPU chip to cut mesh nodes
WavKong has announced the commercial launch of its V2700 long-range Wi-Fi 6 router, which uses a proprietary RPU chip to clean up the radio signal so that homes may need fewer mesh nodes. The launch follows the fulfillment of all Kickstarter orders.
- WavKong has commercially launched the V2700 long-range Wi-Fi 6 router after fulfilling all Kickstarter orders on September 29.
- Its proprietary RPU chip applies digital predistortion to the 5 GHz radio path, improving EVM from approximately −29.3 dB to −41.2 dB in lab tests.
- In company testing at a California home, one V2700 provided up to 15,000 square feet of combined indoor-outdoor coverage.
- In one independent comparison, the V2700 beat a three-node mesh setup at two of four locations, while the mesh led at the other two.
- The router is sold via WavKong's website and supports Wi-Fi 6, 160 MHz channels and WPA3.
A signal-first approach to home coverage
According to WavKong, the V2700 is built on a simple principle: improve the wireless signal at its source, then use as few nodes as necessary to cover even large or complex homes. The company argues that a household can pay for fast broadband and still lose usable speed at the edges of the property, for example in a garden, a garage, an outbuilding or a bedroom two floors from the router.
WavKong acknowledges that mesh networking is an effective way to extend coverage, especially in homes with challenging layouts. It points out, however, that each extra node requires careful placement and coordination of radio channels, backhaul and roaming, which can be hard for people who are not networking experts. In many suitable homes, the company says, one V2700 can be enough. Where building materials or layout demand more coverage, two properly positioned V2700 units can work together in a mesh network. In the company's words, the goal is not to eliminate mesh but to simplify the network by needing fewer nodes.
How the RPU chip works
The V2700 relies on WavKong's RPU (Radio Processing Unit) chip, which the company says was developed over six years. It applies digital predistortion (DPD) to the router's 5 GHz radio path. As a Wi-Fi power amplifier runs at higher output levels, nonlinear distortion can degrade signal quality and limit the speeds devices can sustain at longer range. DPD compensates for that distortion before transmission. The source notes that DPD algorithms have long been used in cellular base stations and satellite communications.
In laboratory testing at 160 MHz channel bandwidth and 1024-QAM, WavKong says DPD improved error vector magnitude (EVM) from approximately −29.3 dB to −41.2 dB, a gain of more than 12 dB. The company describes the practical effect as cleaner RF transmission that helps maintain usable speeds farther from the router.
Test results and early user reports
In company testing at a single-story, wood-frame residence in California, one V2700 provided up to 15,000 square feet of combined indoor-outdoor coverage. At a distant garden location, the router measured 123 Mbps, versus 4.2 Mbps for the comparison mesh configuration. WavKong has also tested the router in three-story wood-frame homes in other U.S. states.
The release also cites technology creator Jeff Springer, who compared one V2700 with a well-known mesh Wi-Fi brand. The V2700 delivered higher speeds than an individual mesh node at several distant locations. Against the full three-node mesh setup, it was faster at two of four test locations, while the mesh system led at the other two.
- An Australian customer who previously used a router plus two mesh nodes reported 5 GHz downloads exceeding 500 Mbps after switching, versus about 250 Mbps before.
- Another user said a previously unreliable smart doorbell became more stable after six weeks.
WavKong states that these figures come from internal tests or individual user reports under specific conditions, and that results vary with walls and building materials, interference, router placement, client capabilities and network configuration.
Kickstarter background and availability
The V2700 launched on Kickstarter on April 22, 2026, and received "Project We Love" recognition within its first 24 hours. The campaign drew 1,074 backers and raised HK$3,272,087, which the company says is more than US$400,000. WavKong completed Kickstarter fulfillment on September 29, after product validation, early-user testing and the start of mass production.
The router is sold through WavKong's official website, with shipping to supported markets. It supports Wi-Fi 6, 160 MHz channel bandwidth, WPA3 security, and deployment as either a router or an access point. Pricing was not given in the announcement.
What it means for buyers
For households struggling with weak spots, WavKong is pitching a different starting point: a stronger individual radio link rather than more devices. "Wireless performance starts with the quality of the signal, not the number of devices," said CEO Dr. Ziming Wang. The company's own tests and the single comparison cited suggest results depend heavily on the home and the location in it, so buyers should treat the coverage figures as indicative rather than guaranteed.
PR Newswire: WavKong V2700 Takes a Signal-First Approach to Whole-Home Wi-Fi
