Have you ever tried hiding a wireless router because, no matter how “high-tech” it looks, it is still an ugly chunk of plastic? I know. We have all been there. Somewhere along the way, we started lying to ourselves and saying things like “oh, that router looks sleek.” No, it does not. We just gave up. But Huawei is here to call us out with the new Huawei X3 Pro Wireless Router, featuring an industry-first: a transparent antenna.
Sure, there are nice-looking routers that you do not need to hide, but not only does the Huawei X3 Pro [CH] not need to be hidden; it is literally designed to be seen and to be admired like a work of art. Except that this “art” is loaded with the latest in wireless fidelity technology. Huawei even gave this design a poetic name, which translates to “sun shining on golden mountain,” or “golden mountain under the sun.” The idea is to bring the natural beauty of sunlight casting on snow-capped mountains during sunrise or sunset into everyday homes.
And it is not just a fixed light. The light will change based on the timing and the weather, so it could be a bright orange mountain at sunset or sunrise, or an ice-cool mountain, complete with a visible “snow-capped” peak. Users can change the brightness by knocking on the top of the router, and also change the color temperature via the app.
As for the tech, it starts with the transparent antenna. Using micron-level technology to etch circuitry onto transparent material allows the antenna to be transparent and concealed inside the snow-capped mountain, elevating the elegance and boosting the signal strength. Meanwhile, intelligent antenna algorithms dynamically track device location, ensuring a strong signal and consistently high-speed online connection.
And then there’s the third-generation exclusive PLC networking technology, equipped with the new Lingxiao PLC chip, that utilizes electrical wires to transmit signals. It also has a magical feature: sub-routers automatically form a network just by being plugged in. Tell me that’s not borderline voodoo. Anyhoo, this means, never mind if your home is new or old, you can get full WiFi coverage at home even without network cabling.
Speaking of sub-routers, the main router can hook up to 15 sub-routers, allowing the signal to pass through even walls or any form of obstacles. This means it is suitable for a variety of house types: single-level apartments, duplexes, villas, and whatnot.
Other features include Wi-Fi 7+ for faster speeds and longer range, a “Shark Fin” cooling fan to enable the router to unleash its full potential, and finally, it features a built-in gateway with support for Huawei’s NearLink connectivity, playing well with a range of devices in the HarmonyOS ecosystem.
The Huawei X3 Pro Wireless Router has been launched in China [CH] for 1,299 yuan (~186 USD) for the main router, and 799 yuan (~115 USD) for the sub-router. A main router and sub-router bundle, which is good for 2–3 room coverage, or equivalent to 90–120 square meters of area, goes for 1,999 yuan (~287 USD).
Images: Huawei [CH].