Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) announced an 802.11ac Wave 2 access point, Ericsson AP 6335. The new strand-mounted cable WiFi access point includes a DOCSIS modem and multi-user MIMO for increased network capacity.

The AP 6335, the evolution of the Ericsson BelAir 100SNE cable access point (AP) and part of Ericsson's small cell portfolio, mounts directly on the HFC line to connect both power and backhaul.

The AP 6335 is designed to enable network deployment flexibility through standards-based protocols including Passpoint Release 2.0 and IPv6. Supporting data offload with instant network detection, selection and authentication, the AP 6335 enables new value streams through inter-carrier WiFi roaming, reaching new devices and new venues for existing subscriber bases. Passpoint 2.0 offers security for SIM and non-SIM devices.