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Icotera r2501: Meeting the Demands of a New Broadband Era
As UK fibre infrastructure continues to advance toward full fibre and multi-gigabit capabilities, the main constraint on broadband performance is no longer in the core network or the on-street cabinet. The broadband experience is now shaped inside the home, where outdated routers and weak Wi-Fi often limit real-world speeds. In this landscape, Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) plays a critical role in shaping end-user experience, operational efficiency, and long-term customer satisfaction.
Icotera’s Sága Wi-Fi 7 portfolio
The r2501, part of Icotera’s Sága Wi-Fi 7 portfolio, is built for this reality. Designed for high-performance FTTH environments, this advanced Wi-Fi 7 gateway delivers industry-leading wireless throughput, robust security features, and streamlined setup. For ISPs seeking a future-ready solution that supports growing subscriber expectations and reduces support overhead, the r2501 is a compelling choice.
True Multi-Gigabit Wireless Performance
As a flagship product in the Sága Wi-Fi 7 portfolio, the r2501 supports combined link rates of up to 21.5 Gbps. With three radios and 12 spatial streams, leveraging tri-band 320 MHz technology and a 2+4+2 antenna array, it delivers consistent, high-throughput coverage across up to 3,000 sq ft. This makes it ideal for households with multiple users streaming, gaming, or video conferencing simultaneously, while enabling smart home devices such as energy monitors and surveillance cameras to operate without disruption.
Equipped with a 2.5G LAN port and multiple 1G Ethernet ports, the r2501 supports both wired and wireless multi-gigabit connectivity. This ensures that subscribers upgrading to premium fibre tiers can fully realise the benefits of higher bandwidth. For ISPs, this level of performance helps reduce churn and support calls related to in-home Wi-Fi underperformance.
Security That Starts at the Core
The r2501 goes beyond performance with a focus on operator-grade security. Secure Boot technology ensures the device runs only trusted software, protecting ISPs and end-users from firmware-level threats. Icotera’s commitment to regular software updates and long-term support ensures the device remains secure and compliant throughout its operational life, critical as ISPs face rising demands around data protection and regulatory compliance.
Seamless Setup and Smart Home Integration
Modern broadband users expect simplicity, and the Sága Wi-Fi 7 platform delivers. The r2501 supports Wi-Fi-certified EasyMesh and Easy Connect, enabling simplified setup and seamless mesh extension. This reduces onboarding time and minimises installation-related support.
Optional support for Bluetooth LE, Thread, and ZigBee makes the r2501 well-suited to smart home integration allowing ISPs to offer value-added services and support IoT ecosystems without requiring additional hubs or hardware.
Engineered for Longevity, Efficiency, and Operational Simplicity
Beyond its performance, the r2501 is designed for long-term environmental and operational efficiency. Built with a high-quality Qualcomm chipset and energy-efficient architecture, the device is optimised for low failure rates and reduced power consumption, fully compliant with EU Code of Conduct v9.
Its housing is made from 90% recycled plastic, and an innovative antenna holder design allows for easy refurbishment and housing repair, reducing e-waste, lowering CO₂ impact, and extending device lifespan. When devices reach end-of-life, Euroroute’s reverse logistics service supports responsible recovery, reuse, or recycling, aligned with ISP sustainability goals.
The device also features XGS-PON fibre termination and built-in diagnostics tools, including cable testing, to reduce troubleshooting time and avoid unnecessary field interventions. Its minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired design makes it a visually acceptable addition to modern homes.
Seamless Integration with Euroroute’s ISP Services
Euroroute helps ISPs deploy the r2501 with speed and confidence. Through our no-touch provisioning model, devices are pre-configured to ISP specifications and shipped directly to customers minimising activation delays and setup errors.
Combined with Cloud ACS management, powered by AVSystem, the r2501 becomes part of a fully managed ecosystem. ISPs gain full remote visibility, control over configurations, and the ability to deploy firmware updates or diagnose issues without dispatching field technicians. This contributes to reduced total cost of ownership, faster onboarding, and more consistent service delivery.
Ready for the Networks of Tomorrow
The r2501, as part of the Sága Wi-Fi 7 portfolio, is a robust, forward-looking CPE solution for ISPs adapting to the demands of multi-gigabit broadband. With support for next-generation Wi-Fi, smart home integration, advanced security, and remote management, it enables high-performance service delivery at scale. Built on prplOS, it provides an open, modular platform that supports ISP innovation and flexibility across service tiers and deployment models. To explore how the r2501 can support your next FTTH rollout, contact Euroroute today.
The Icotera r2501 is a future-ready FTTH gateway delivering Wi-Fi 7 speeds.
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