Zyxel Networks has introduced the NWA50BE MAX and NWA90BE MAX, two BE9300 access points aimed at small businesses, home offices and professional users moving to WiFi 7.
Both models combine simultaneous 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz radios with a quoted aggregate wireless rate of up to 9.3Gbps. They also support Zyxel’s Nebula cloud-management platform, Smart Mesh with Multi-Link Operation (MLO), and flexible PoE or USB-C power.
Six-stream WiFi 7 with a 2.5GbE uplink
The two access points use a six-stream, triple-radio design, allowing the three frequency bands to operate at the same time. Zyxel positions the 6GHz radio for newer high-bandwidth clients while 2.4GHz and 5GHz remain available for older equipment and broader device compatibility.
A built-in 2.5GbE LAN port is intended to prevent the wired connection from becoming a 1Gbps bottleneck. The 9.3Gbps figure is an aggregate theoretical wireless rate rather than a promise of real-world throughput to one device; actual performance will depend on clients, interference, channel availability and network configuration.
Smart Mesh MLO targets hard-to-cable spaces
Zyxel’s Smart Mesh MLO feature can establish wireless links between compatible access points across all three bands. It is designed for extending coverage into stockrooms, back offices and other areas where running Ethernet would be difficult.
The company says the multi-band backhaul can offer more bandwidth and better interference resilience than a traditional mesh link that relies on one radio. As with the headline speed, deployment conditions and the surrounding radio environment will determine the practical result.
Nebula management is included at the core tier
Both models can be configured and monitored through the Zyxel Nebula cloud platform. Zyxel says the free core tier covers essential remote configuration, real-time monitoring and centralised management, with paid capabilities available for organisations that need more advanced functions.
The NWA90BE MAX adds features aimed at customer-facing networks, including a captive portal for guest access and branded login pages, plus IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS authentication. Zyxel presents the NWA50BE MAX as the simpler option for home offices and smaller workplaces, while the NWA90BE MAX is positioned for shops, service locations and offices needing stronger access controls.
PoE or USB-C power, with adapter-free versions
The access points can be powered through a compatible PoE source or USB-C connection. Zyxel will sell each model with or without a power adapter, giving organisations with suitable existing power hardware an option that avoids another bundled adapter.
Zyxel lists a maximum power draw of 15W and claims this can be up to 38% lower than comparable triple-radio WiFi 7 access points. That percentage is based on the company’s comparison with published maximum-power figures of 21W to 24W, using the highest figure for the maximum claimed saving; TTR has not independently verified the comparison.
Sales channels and further information
The NWA50BE MAX will be sold through e-commerce channels, while the NWA90BE MAX will be available through Zyxel Networks’ channel partners. The announcement did not include Singapore pricing or a market-by-market on-sale date.
Full specifications are available on Zyxel’s official pages for the NWA50BE MAX and NWA90BE MAX.
Source: Zyxel Networks media release dated 20 October 2026 and official product pages. Performance, power and management claims are manufacturer-stated; TTR has not tested these access points.
