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Askey Showcases First Commercial RDK B EasyMesh Broadband Platform Powered by MaxLinear Puma® 8 and Wi-Fi 7 SoCs at RDK Tech Summit

June 17, 2026
  • First commercial‑ready platform combining DOCSIS® 3.1+ and Wi‑Fi 7 with the latest RDK‑B OneWiFi EasyMesh architecture, enable scalable multi‑gigabit broadband and managed Wi‑Fi experiences

Askey Computer Corp., a leading provider of broadband and wireless solutions, today showcased its first commercial‑ready RDK‑B EasyMesh broadband platform at the RDK Tech Summit in Düsseldorf. The platform combines DOCSIS® 3.1+, Wi-Fi 7, and the latest RDK‑B framework to accelerate next-generation broadband and managed Wi-Fi deployments.

Powered by the MaxLinear® Puma™ 8 platform and MaxLinear Wi-Fi 7 solutions, this architecture supports multi-gigabit broadband performance with up to 10 Gbps-class throughput under current network conditions. Running the latest RDK-B 2026 Q1 release, the solution leverages the OneWiFi framework with integrated EasyMesh support to simplify Wi-Fi management, improve multi-vendor interoperability, and enable seamless whole-home connectivity.

“At Askey, we are committed to delivering commercial-ready broadband platforms that simplify operator deployments while enabling next-generation connectivity experiences,” said Eric Lui, R&D VP of Askey. “Showcasing this platform at the RDK Tech Summit highlights our commitment to combining open software, proven silicon, and a strong ecosystem to accelerate service innovation.”

"At MaxLinear, our commitment to open, standards-based SDKs is reflected across every product we offer," said Puneet Sethi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Network Infrastructure & Carrier at MaxLinear. “Our Puma™ 8 platforms for DOCSIS 3.1+ and Wi- Fi 7 solutions are designed to support industry-standard technologies like RDK- B and EasyMesh, empowering service providers to accelerate deployments, ensure seamless interoperability and deliver highly scalable multi-gigabit broadband and managed Wi-Fi services to their customers.”

At the RDK Tech Summit, Askey will demonstrate interoperability with multiple vendor extenders and the latest OneWiFi-based EasyMesh architecture, highlighting how open platforms and ecosystem collaboration can accelerate next-generation broadband services.

  • DOCSIS
  • EasyMesh
  • Puma
  • RDKSummit2026
  • WiFi7