CommScope unveils AI-powered Wi-Fi 7 for all hotel types
The expanded portfolio includes a range of connectivity options designed to fit the varied demands of full-service, mid-scale, and limited-service hotels, with the goal of enabling seamless and personalised guest Wi-Fi alongside operational cost reductions.
Bart Giordano, Senior Vice President and President, NICS at CommScope, commented on the company's efforts: "RUCKUS has worked with leading hotels around the world to raise the bar for wireless connectivity and guest experiences. These cutting-edge RUCKUS solutions reflect our commitment to helping our hospitality customers and partners scale their networks, reduce operational costs, and improve performance and reliability through AI-driven network assurance systems. We offer a purpose- driven solution for every tier of the hospitality spectrum—enabling every guest, device and application to get the connection and attention it deserves."
The new offerings build upon the RUCKUS One platform, an AI-driven, cloud-native system delivering network assurance, service delivery, and business intelligence through a unified dashboard. The new solutions allow LAN service providers to offer more customised solutions and provide pre-configured bundles suited to different needs within the hospitality sector.
Full-service hotels
The RUCKUS H670 access point is featured as the primary solution for premium and full-service hotels. As an AI-driven, tri-radio, wall-mounted Wi-Fi 7 access point with dual concurrent IoT radios and dual multi-gigabit Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports, it facilitates seamless IoT integration, supporting innovations from smart locks to environmental sensors. Its design enables the accommodation of high device density, aiming to provide reliable, uninterrupted connectivity for activities such as streaming, video conferencing, and management of smart room controls.
Mid-scale hotels
For mid-scale properties, the company has introduced the RUCKUS R370 access point. This dual-band, AI-driven Wi-Fi 7 solution provides secure and manageable wireless coverage for guest rooms and communal spaces, offering data rates that are twice those of entry-level Wi-Fi 6 APs. Its capacity for seamless streaming, video calling, and IoT device integration is intended to deliver a future-ready network environment without extensive infrastructure upgrades.
Limited-service hotels
The limited-service bundle has been designed for affordability and simplified deployment, featuring cloud-managed services via the RUCKUS Unleashed platform, an integrated guest Wi-Fi portal, the RUCKUS R350e access point, and the ICX 8100 Ethernet switch. This combination is described as delivering secure, enterprise-grade networking for cost-conscious organisations.
Advanced hospitality features
The new RUCKUS One Hospitality Edition expands the portfolio's capabilities, providing automated onboarding and dynamic network access based on guest identity. The edition includes agentic AI-powered dashboard customisation, patented DPSK3 technology for secure large-scale Wi-Fi 7 access, role-based access control for secure delegation of network roles, and a configuration template engine to streamline deployment and reduce errors.
The enhanced Brand 360 Dashboard offers organisations a global view of property performance, compliance tracking, and assessment of connectivity quality and network service partner efficacy. An AI onboarding assistant is provided to boost productivity and accuracy in configuration and policy management, complemented by features such as improved single sign-on and multi-factor authentication for enhanced administrative security.
Jillian Kenney, Property Internet Services Manager at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, shared her experience: "I've been very impressed by how intuitive RUCKUS One is! It makes managing the entire network effortless for any hotel in Sonesta's portfolio, regardless of which provider we are working with. The full visibility it offers means I can pinpoint issues, down to the AP level, before it becomes a problem, making operations smoother and more secure every day."
New wireless access points
Two new wireless access points have joined the existing portfolio. The RUCKUS H670 is described as the first tri-band, wall-mounted Wi-Fi 7 AP with dual concurrent IoT radios and dual multi-gigabit PoE output, intended to improve in-room connectivity and IoT integration. The RUCKUS R370 is a compact, entry-level, dual-band Wi-Fi 7 AP offering multi-gigabit performance for low to medium density environments, focusing on economical and reliable connectivity.
The company has stated these solutions are aimed at delivering fast speeds, low latency, increased capacity, and stable connections in demanding radio frequency conditions to ensure performance across all segments of the hospitality market.
RUCKUS Networks solutions are already in use at global hotels, including Passalacqua on Lake Como, Le Royal Monceau in Paris, and Sonesta Hotels in the United States.
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