The ExpressVPN Aircove utilizes a MediaTek MT7621AT dual-core processor and 512MB of RAM to facilitate a Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 environment. Technical specifications indicate throughput of 574 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1201 Mbps on the 5GHz band. The system operates on AircoveOS, a proprietary firmware based on OpenWrt that is optimized for the Lightway VPN protocol. Material analysis of the chassis confirms an integrated antenna design tuned for specific radio fidelity and VPN stability.
System-wide capabilities include:
- VPN Management: UI-based device grouping for per-device VPN location assignment.
- Security: Integrated kill switch and DNS leak protection.
- Software: Automatic security patching via the ExpressVPN cloud.
Performance metrics show that the hardware is dedicated to maintaining encrypted tunnel stability, though it lacks high-bandwidth 160MHz support. Standardized testing indicates the router does not provide local API polling for third-party smart home tracking. The firmware environment is locked to ensure compliance with VPN protocol standards and prevents the installation of third-party firmware.
If higher local wireless throughput is required for media servers, bridging this unit with wi-fi-7-mesh-systems can offload local traffic while maintaining the secure gateway. This unit is categorised under vpn-routers as a specialized security appliance.
