Keenetic — routers, Mesh systems and networking equipment for home and office

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Keenetic is a Russian brand of routers, Mesh systems and networking equipment owned by RBK (formerly ZyXEL Russia). The brand is one of the leaders in the home and office router market in Russia and the CIS countries, known for stable firmware and easy setup.

Official website: keenetic.com

About the Keenetic brand

Keenetic was created in 2016 after ZyXEL's Russian division gained independence and began developing its own products. Today Keenetic is a fully Russian brand with its own R&D center in Moscow and production in China and Taiwan. Keenetic products stand out for their highly stable firmware and user-friendly interface.

Keenetic product categories

1. Routers

Keenetic Start — budget segment

Keenetic Start (KN-1110): Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 GHz), 2 antennas, 4 Ethernet ports, easy setup. For apartments up to 40 sq.m.
Keenetic Start III (KN-1111): Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 GHz), Mesh system support, USB for NAS.

Keenetic Viva — mid-range segment

Keenetic Viva (KN-1910): Wi-Fi 5 (2.4/5 GHz), 4 antennas, USB 2.0 for NAS, Mesh support. Coverage up to 100 sq.m.
Keenetic Viva III (KN-1911): Wi-Fi 5, 4 antennas, USB 3.0, VPN support (OpenVPN, L2TP, WireGuard).

Keenetic Hero — top segment

Keenetic Hero (KN-2310): Wi-Fi 6, 8 antennas (4 internal + 4 external), 5 Ethernet ports, USB 3.0. Coverage up to 150 sq.m.
Keenetic Hero III (KN-2311): Wi-Fi 6, Mesh support, a more powerful processor for handling a large number of devices.

2. Mesh systems

Keenetic Mesh Kit: kit of 2-3 access points for large homes and offices. Automatic switching between points, single network name. Support for wired and wireless backhaul.

3. Repeaters (Wi-Fi Extenders)

Keenetic Extender (KN-3100): Wi-Fi repeater for extended coverage. Automatic connection, compact design, WPS support.

Keenetic technologies

Keenetic OS: proprietary operating system based on Linux with an intuitive interface. Support for VPN (OpenVPN, WireGuard, L2TP, PPTP), parental controls, QoS, firewall.
Keenetic Cloud: cloud service for remote router management via mobile app. Access from anywhere in the world.
Keenetic Mesh: seamless Wi-Fi coverage technology with automatic switching between access points.
Keenetic Plus: subscription service with extended features: antivirus, premium parental controls, phishing protection.

Use in the corporate environment

Wi-Fi for a small office: Keenetic Hero provides coverage of up to 150 sq.m and support for 50+ devices.
Wi-Fi for cafes and restaurants: guest network with speed limiting and access management.
Remote access: built-in VPN server for secure access to corporate resources from home or business trips.