Edgecore Wi-Fi Reinforces the OpenWiFi Movement Vision to Accelerate Open Networking Innovation

Edgecore Networks announced its commitment to accelerating the OpenWiFi Movement. The company highlighted growing momentum from real-world evaluations and continued execution toward full-stack, modern, open, and interoperable network architectures.

As network environments grow more complex—driven by cloud-managed operations, multi-site expansion, IoT adoption, and increasing demands for service agility—organizations are seeking network foundations that provide greater choice and long-term adaptability. The OpenWiFi Movement supports this direction by promoting an ecosystem-driven approach designed to reduce dependency on closed systems and accelerate real-world deployment readiness.

Building on OpenWiFi access points and the OpenLAN Switch solution, Edgecore Wi-Fi is advancing a full-stack open networking roadmap beyond wireless and switching—progressing toward gateway-oriented capabilities to support a more cohesive end-to-end architecture.

Reflecting Edgecore’s broader vision for open networking, Teng Tai Hsu, Vice President at Edgecore Networks, noted: “The OpenWiFi Movement is about turning openness into practical deployment outcomes. By supporting real-world testing and ecosystem-driven enablement, we aim to help service providers and enterprises adopt open networking with greater confidence and operational readiness.”

In 2025, Edgecore Wi-Fi introduced two OpenWiFi PoC kit options to accelerate real-world evaluations. One is the Edgecore PoC Kit, which combines a CloudSDK-enabled controller with Edgecore switches and access points. In parallel, Edgecore also worked with NetExperience to launch another program designed to quickly bridge the gap between initial evaluation and full-scale production.

NetExperience CEO Jack Raynor commented, “To streamline the transition to open networking, NetExperience worked with Edgecore to launch the NextExperience Advanced Management Kit. This premium offering integrates NetExperience’s enterprise-grade, feature-rich cloud management platform, providing the deep visibility and sophisticated control required for complex, large-scale deployments.”

Both offerings have generated strong market interest, with a high volume of inquiries from partners looking to bypass traditional, long lead-time deployment cycles. By leveraging OpenWiFi’s advanced Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) capabilities, these kits enable a frictionless setup, allowing many network operators to move from zero to full production-grade deployment in just a matter of weeks. This accelerated onboarding has proven particularly effective across diverse vertical markets, including Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU), student housing, hospitality, and education, where rapid scalability is critical.

In 2026, Edgecore Wi-Fi plans to further strengthen OpenWiFi adoption through a series of ecosystem enablement initiatives—including technical consultancy programs and vertical-market solution PoC kits—in collaboration with Indio Networks and Join Digital, while continuing to work with additional partners to expand promotion and accelerate onboarding across the OpenWiFi community.

The OpenWiFi Movement represents more than an industry trend—it is a practical step toward building networks that can evolve without compromise. Through open frameworks, interoperable deployment models, and partner-led enablement, Edgecore Wi-Fi is helping organizations modernize Wi-Fi infrastructure while lowering barriers to adoption and accelerating the path from proof-of-concept to real-world operations.

With OpenWiFi access points, the OpenLAN Switch solution, and cloud-managed operations as key building blocks, Edgecore Wi-Fi is advancing a full-stack approach to open networking. Looking ahead, the company will continue extending this architecture upward toward gateway-oriented capabilities—enabling more unified operations across wireless, wired, and cloud-managed environments.

Source: Edgecore Networks media announcement