Broadcom introduced what it calls the industry’s first Wi-Fi 8 access point and switch solution designed around a unified architecture for Artificial Intelligence ready enterprise networks. The launch targets organizations looking to modernize wireless infrastructure for higher performance, efficiency and security while preparing campuses and branches for more data intensive and latency sensitive workloads driven by emerging applications.
The new enterprise grade Wi-Fi 8 access point platform builds on Broadcom’s first to market Wi-Fi 8 radios that were launched in October 2025 and it is powered by a new accelerated processing unit chip, the BCM49438, which is designed to optimize wireless networking and Artificial Intelligence acceleration at the enterprise edge. By integrating radio, processing and acceleration capabilities, the platform is positioned to handle dense client environments and advanced analytics without relying solely on centralized data center resources.
Alongside the access point, Broadcom unveiled an enterprise grade switch platform built around the Trident X3+ BCM56390 Ethernet switch, which is paired with the company’s multi gigabit PHY and PoE power sourcing equipment chips. Together, the Wi-Fi 8 access point platform and the Trident X3+ based switch form a unified architecture that Broadcom states is intended to maximize performance, efficiency and security for Wi-Fi 8 wireless networks in enterprise environments, providing a cohesive foundation for next generation connectivity and Artificial Intelligence enhanced services.
