With the WRX560, Synology is launching a new Wi-Fi 6 router with SRM 1.3 that takes over the management functions of the Synology RT6600ax (test) but is cheaper. Instead of tri-band WiFi, the WRX560 uses dual-band WiFi with 2.4 and 5 GHz.
Thanks to SRM 1.3 with functions of RT6600ax
But it also has a 2.5 Gbit/s fast WAN/LAN connection, which brings either a fast Internet connection or a fast end device into the network. The WRX560 can also serve as a mesh node and be used to complement an RT6600ax. With SRM 1.3, the WRX560 also offers threat prevention, VLAN segmentation, flow control, web filtering, VPN, parental controls, remote access, and support for Synology's DS-router app. Apps such as the Cloud Station, Download Station, a Media Server, DNS Server, VPN Plus Server or RADIUS Server, which are known from the NAS systems and the RT6600ax from Synology, can be installed on the router.
< h2 class="text-width text-h2" id="section_600__2400_mbits_fuers_wlan">600 + 2,400 Mbit/s for WiFi
Featuring a quad-core 1.4GHz SoC and 512MB RAM, the WRX560 features an internal 2T2R + 4T4R omnidirectional dipole antenna for 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi. Up to 600 Mbit/s are possible over 2.4 GHz, and up to 2,400 Mbit/s over 5 GHz.
2.5 and 1 -Gbit LAN
For wired connections, the router offers one gigabit WAN port, three gigabit LAN ports, and one 2.5 Gbps combo WAN/LAN port, with each Ethernet port providing a dedicated 5.5 Gbps bandwidth, according to Synology /s. External storage media can be connected via a USB-A port (3.2 Gen 1) and integrated into the network with file services such as SMB, AFP and WebDAV and via an FTP server. Time Machine backups of macOS systems are also possible with the WRX560. With Synology QuickConnect and DDNS, the router can be accessed from anywhere if desired.
Synology WRX560
Available from November 2nd
The WRX560 measures 233 × 194 × 66 mm and can be operated either as a WLAN router or WLAN access point . The new router will be available worldwide starting November 2 for $209. The warranty is 2 years.
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