Faster broadband, network storage and more connected devices put new demands on home and small-business networks. Wireless performance matters, but so do wired connectivity, reliable Internet access and straightforward management.
Keenetic Hero (KN-1013) brings these requirements together.
It combines dual-band Wi-Fi 7, five 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and a 10G SFP+ interface with Multi-WAN, Mesh Wi-Fi and multifunctional USB connectivity.
KeeneticOS brings the hardware together with tools for managing connections, devices and access across the network.
Built beyond Gigabit
Gigabit Ethernet can become a bottleneck when your Internet connection and local devices support higher speeds.
Hero provides five 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports to connect computers, switches, network storage, and other demanding devices. A 10G SFP+ interface adds flexibility for compatible high-speed connections, while static link aggregation is available for selected Ethernet port pairs.
For IPoE and PPPoE connections, routing performance reaches up to 2.5 Gbps.
This makes Hero a practical foundation for homes and small offices moving to faster broadband and multi-gigabit local networking.
Wi-Fi 7 for more demanding networks
Hero’s BE3600 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 platform delivers maximum wireless signal rates of up to 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz.
It combines Multi-Link Operation (MLO), OFDMA, MU-MIMO, beamforming and Preamble Puncturing to help use wireless capacity more efficiently. Compatible devices benefit from these Wi-Fi 7 features, making more efficient use of available wireless capacity.
Hero supports up to 256 Wi-Fi clients across both bands, making it well suited to environments with many connected devices — from computers and phones to TVs and smart-home equipment.
For households and small offices handling streaming, cloud applications and simultaneous everyday connections, Hero provides the capacity to meet growing wireless demand.
KeeneticOS puts you in control
KeeneticOS brings Hero's connections, devices and network settings into one managed system.
Create separate networks for work, guests and smart-home devices. Check traffic usage, set bandwidth limits and define access schedules for individual clients. IntelliQoS prioritises application traffic when streaming, gaming and work compete for the connection.
Automatic operating system updates, HTTPS-secured management and an SPI firewall provide built-in security features, with additional filtering options available through services such as SafeDNS and AdGuard.
For wider coverage, Hero also serves as the main router in a Keenetic Mesh Wi-Fi System, centrally managing compatible extenders connected via Ethernet or wireless Mesh.
Keep a backup connection ready
Internet availability matters as much as speed when the network supports work, communications and everyday business operations.
Hero supports Multi-WAN, policy routing and Internet connection backup. Configure multiple connections and a backup link so the router can switch to an alternative if the primary connection becomes unavailable.
A compatible 5G, 4G or 3G USB modem provides another option for mobile Internet access.
For remote workers and small businesses, this flexibility helps reduce disruption when a single Internet connection fails.
Shared storage through USB
Hero includes USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 ports, allowing a connected USB drive to serve several roles on the network.
Share files, provide access through a personal cloud, stream media or run Download Station. Time Machine and Windows File History support add backup options for compatible computers.
File-sharing technologies include SMB/CIFS, FTP, SFTP and WebDAV. USB 3.2 read performance reaches up to 290 MB/s.
With a USB drive connected, Hero becomes a shared storage and media hub for devices across the network.
Separate access for guests, IoT and work
A shared Internet connection doesn't require every device to access the same network resources.
Hero supports up to seven Wi-Fi networks and IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, letting you separate groups of users and devices.
At home, you can create dedicated networks for guests, children and smart-home equipment. In a small office, you can separate employee devices, visitors and individual departments.
This gives you clearer control over access and keeps guest and IoT devices separate from your main computers and business resources.
KeeneticOS: management and security built in
KeeneticOS combines network management and security, with automatic OS updates, HTTPS-secured management, and an SPI firewall.
Per-client traffic statistics show how individual devices use the connection. Bandwidth limits and access schedules let you manage that usage, while a guest hotspot with authentication provides controlled access for visitors.
Parental-control and filtering options are available through services such as SafeDNS and AdGuard.
IntelliQoS prioritises application traffic to help manage competing demands from streaming, gaming, work and other latency-sensitive activities.
Together, these tools give households and small businesses practical control over how their network is used.
Secure remote access with VPN
Hero supports WireGuard, IPsec, OpenVPN, SSTP and L2TP over IPsec, providing options for secure remote connectivity.
WireGuard throughput reaches up to 620 Mbps.
For remote workers and small businesses, VPN support provides a way to access local network resources securely while away from home or the office.
Is Hero right for your network?
Choose Hero when your network needs faster wired connections, Wi-Fi 7 and the flexibility to handle more than one Internet link.
Its multi-gigabit ports suit faster broadband and demanding local devices. Mesh support lets coverage expand with your space, while USB connectivity adds shared storage and backup options. KeeneticOS brings these capabilities together with centralised management and access controls.
Keenetic Hero. Built for faster connections, flexible coverage and greater control.
