Mercku M6 Wi-Fi Router (Simsiz Tor Enjamy) by Ronghao Jin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Altyn Baýragy in Kompýuterler we Periferiýa Enjamlary Dizaýny Competition Category.
AltynKompýuter· 2021
Mercku M6 Wi-Fi Router (Simsiz Tor Enjamy)
by Ronghao Jin
Client: Mercku Inc
A' Design Award Altyn Baýragy Winner in Kompýuter Category
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The Design
About Mercku M6 Wi-Fi Router (Simsiz Tor Enjamy)
M6 — öý torlary üçin niýetlenen simsiz mesh routerdir. M6 giň gurşawy we ýokary tizlikleri üpjün etmek üçin Wi-Fi 6 tehnologiýasyny we ýörite WHEMS antenna ulgamyny ulanýar. Dik duran korpusy awtomobil görnüşlerinden ylham alnyp döredildi we adaty routerleriň gutuly görnüşiniň hem-de daşky antennalarynyň ýerini tutýar. Passiw sowadyş deşikleri esasy çipsetiň gapdalynda ýerleşýär, gizlin kanallar bolsa gyralaryň ugry bilen geçýär, şeýlelikde ýylylyk enjamyň arassa daşky görnüşini üýtgetmezden çykarylýar. Gurnama işi dakyp ulanmak görnüşinde amala aşyrylýar, mobil goşundy we web interfeýsi bolsa uzakdan dolandyrmaga mümkinçilik berýär.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Altyn Baýragy
Mercku M6 Wi-Fi Router (Simsiz Tor Enjamy) A' Design Award Altyn Baýragynyň ýeňijisidir; bu birinji derejeli, ajaýyp we tapawutly dizaýnlara berilýän aşa abraýly ykrarnamadyr. Altyn ýeňijileri dizaýnerleriniň alymlygyny, paýhasyny we ussatlygyny görkezýän aşa täzelikçi, uzakgörüjilikli we göz gamaşdyryjy eserlerdir. Mercku M6 Wi-Fi Router (Simsiz Tor Enjamy) deňi-taýy ýok gymmat berýän, köp öwülýän, ugur kesgitleýän we ýadygärlik ýaly oýlap tapyş bolmagy garaşylýar. A' Design Award Altyn Baýragyny gazanan bu dizaýn sungatyň, ylmyň, dizaýnyň we tehnologiýanyň çäklerine uly peýda berýän we ony öňe sürýän ajaýyp, hormatly taslamadyr. Mercku M6 Wi-Fi Router (Simsiz Tor Enjamy) güýçli isleg duýgularyny döredýär, höwesi oýarýar, döredijiligi höweslendirýär we bizi haýran edýär.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Mercku's M6 AX Mesh System represents the leap from current router solutions to Wi-Fi 6. The M6 combines next-generation technology with proprietary WHEMS antenna innovation to create a high-performance wireless router that overcomes conventional design hurdles through the unification of industrial design and engineering expertise. Housing this powerful technology is a sleek and elegant shell with integrated passive cooling vents for maximized system performance and device longevity.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Router Dimensions (L x W x H): 140 x 53 x 206 mm
Packaging Dimensions (L x W x H): 210 x 60 x 215 mm - Tags
- Wi-Fi, Connectivity, AX, Mesh, Router, Mercku
- Production Technology
- Mercku's M6 AX Mesh System transcends the traditional sense of boxy Wi-Fi routers with protruding antennas by unifying form and function without compromising performance. After conducting hundreds of thermal simulations, Mercku overcomes the challenge of heat dissipation by placing passive cooling channels adjacent to the main heat source. With rich silhouettes inspired by automotive design, the M6 seamlessly integrates into any home to give users a sense of high performance even when turned off.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge in minimizing router size is inadequate heat dissipation, and the failure to address it adequately can negatively impact device longevity and performance. The M6's shell design is elegant and seamlessly incorporates passive cooling vents adjacent to each side of the primary heat-producing IPQ6000 chipset. The upright design and hidden channels along the device's edges are also conducive to heat dissipation without compromising its appearance.
- Research
- While designing the M6 AX Wi-Fi System, Mercku conducted in-depth heat dissipation simulations and research using Flo Therm XT software. Throughout testing, the M6's product temperature was reduced by 23% compared to similar tiered products, significantly improving product stability.
To optimize the M6's user experience, Mercku conducted several questionnaires to provide the design and engineering team with insights into how to make the product more user-friendly. 450 questionnaires later, the team was able to identify optimal port and button placements as well as additional software features that customers seek, incorporating them into the final design of the M6. - Inspiration
- As the number of connected home automation and IoT devices increases in homes, Wi-Fi networks will bottleneck and operate less efficiently. Mercku strives to lead the change for better home connectivity by combining the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology with proprietary innovation, transforming the way networks handle data routing and speeds without compromising aesthetics. Inspired by automotive design, the M6 AX Mesh System mimics that of fast, high-performance sports cars.
- Project Duration
- The design project began in April 2020 and was completed in December 2020. The M6 AX Mesh System was first exhibited at CES January 2021.
- Operation Flow
- The M6 AX System is backed by Mercku's proprietary WHEMS antenna system and the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, giving users even better Wi-Fi coverage and speeds. It has a simple plug-and-play set-up that installs in minutes for any level of technical comprehension. To accompany the powerful hardware, the M6 comes with Mercku's companion mobile application and web interface that have a simple, intuitive user interface to enable users with remote access to features at any time, anywhere.
- Patents
- Mercku Inc.
- Team Members
- Ronghao Jin
- Image Credits
- Mercku Inc.
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