Bigleaf Networks, a leading provider of network optimization solutions, today announced integrated Wi-Fi capabilities for its BLR Edge 800W 5G router, which serves as the gateway to the Bigleaf Cloud Connect platform, delivering all-in-one wireless connectivity with network optimization and seamless failover for multi-site businesses.

With a focus on distributed businesses that have small to medium home offices, branch deployments, and locations needing immediate cellular internet and Wi-Fi capability, the BLR Edge 800W provides comprehensive wireless support alongside Bigleaf’s industry-recognized plug-and-play ease of use.

Product Highlights:

• Built-in Wi-Fi with Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4/5 GHz) offers extended coverage and reliable connectivity for attached LAN clients and devices, along with a dedicated guest network.
• Hybrid WAN Architecture supports up to three external wired/wireless connections and one internal 5G SIM WAN, enabling seamless failover, monitoring, and load balancing.
• Integrated 5G Connectivity includes a reserved high-speed modem as WAN4, offering a resilient wireless backup or primary circuit option.
• Plug-and-Play Simplicity enables businesses to deploy the solution immediately without complex configurations or policy requirements.
• Security Features include WPA2-AES authentication, MAC filtering, port forwarding, and access control, ensuring business-grade protection and device-level control.

“Adding Wi-Fi to the Bigleaf Cloud Connect platform expands our mission of delivering simplified, high-performance connectivity,” said Dave Idle, Chief Product Officer at Bigleaf Networks. “With the launch of integrated Wi-Fi capabilities in the BLR Edge 800W, businesses can now rely on a single device for 5G, Wi-Fi, and deliver Bigleaf’s signature optimized network performance without operational complexity.”

David Kubarycz, SVP of Engineering at Bigleaf Networks, added, “This launch unifies the core technologies our customers need — 5G, Wi-Fi, failover, and optimization — in a way that just works out of the box. It’s purpose-built for IT teams who demand performance but don’t have time for endless configuration and complicated vendor management.”

The new offering enhances Bigleaf’s position as a single-vendor solution for network optimization and wireless connectivity, helping multi-site businesses in distributed locations achieve higher uptime and performance without additional hardware or third-party services.

About Bigleaf Networks: Bigleaf provides internet connectivity without complexity, from network optimization to 5G wireless solutions, making it easy for IT pros and their organizations to conduct business on the internet with confidence. Seamlessly integrating with established firewalls, ISPs, and applications, Bigleaf's solutions are incredibly simple to install, begin working instantaneously, and continue to work unattended, preserving application performance and user productivity despite circuit degradation or outages. Founded in 2012 in Portland, Oregon, Bigleaf provides services across North America.

To learn more about Bigleaf’s all-in-one connectivity solutions, visit www.bigleaf.net.

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