Zyxel has reached a significant milestone by becoming one of the first vendors to achieve OpenSync 6.4 certification—a move that reinforces our commitment to open standards, cloud-driven innovation, and high-performance connected home solutions.
We sat down with Jason Han, Director of Product Management at Zyxel, to explore what this means for service providers, how our EE6510 Wi-Fi 7 router and extender with OpenSync played a pivotal role, and what the future holds as OpenSync continues to evolve.
Q: What is OpenSync, and why does this certification matter?
JH: OpenSync is an open-source, cloud-agnostic framework that enables seamless management and control of connected devices within the smart home. For service providers, OpenSync unlocks cloud-based orchestration, analytics, and feature deployment—without being locked into proprietary platforms.
Certification ensures Zyxel devices meet the most up-to-date performance, compatibility, and security standards, giving providers confidence in their deployment strategy.
Q: What’s new in OpenSync 6.4?
JH: The 6.4 release introduces important upgrades that elevate the user experience and backend performance, including:
- Improved stability and telemetry for better device insights
- Expanded support for Wi-Fi 7, enabling faster, lower-latency performance
- Enhanced cloud orchestration and compatibility with third-party apps
- Stronger end-to-end security features
For service providers, these advancements mean smoother deployments, more reliable performance, and greater visibility across the customer network.
Q: How did the EE6510 contribute to the certification?
JH: The Zyxel EE6510 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 was instrumental in achieving OpenSync 6.4 certification. Purpose-built for high throughput, low latency, and robust in-home coverage, it was designed with OpenSync requirements in mind.
Its optimized firmware and next-gen radio capabilities made it a natural candidate for certification, and a strong choice for providers looking to enhance their managed Wi-Fi offerings with a future-ready device.
Q: What are the benefits for service providers?
JH: With OpenSync 6.4-certified devices like the EE6510, service providers gain:
- Faster integration with cloud-based platforms
- Reduced time-to-market and lower operational overhead
- Enhanced network performance, leading to better customer satisfaction
- A path to deploying value-added services such as parental controls, security, and QoS optimization
It’s a turnkey solution that delivers agility, reliability, and scalability.
Q: What does this say about Zyxel’s long-term strategy?
JH: Achieving this certification demonstrates Zyxel’s ongoing commitment to open standards and smart-premise innovation. By investing in platforms like OpenSync, we’re enabling our partners to remain flexible and competitive in a fast-changing technology landscape.
We believe in giving providers the tools they need to build smarter, more adaptable networks.
Q: Is this just the beginning?
JH: Yes—OpenSync support is a core part of our roadmap. Several new Zyxel devices, including upcoming Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 CPEs, are being developed with OpenSync integration in mind. Our goal is to offer a consistent, cloud-manageable experience across the entire home network ecosystem.
Q: How can providers get started with Zyxel’s OpenSync-enabled solutions?
JH: We encourage providers to reach out to their Zyxel account representative to request demo units, technical documentation, or schedule a consultation. You can also access more information through the Zyxel Partner Portal.