Technology

Meet the Race Communications Router: The Smartest Reason to Switch to Fiber

When upgrading to fiber internet, the Race Communications router is the unsung hero that brings gigabit speeds and reliability into your home.

Race Communications is a leading fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) provider in California offering plans from Internet 300 up to an industry-leading 10 Gigabit Internet. But no matter which Race plan you’re on, our equipment delivers high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi signal to every device in your household.

Learn everything you need to know about the Race Communications router and other Wi-Fi gear. You’ll see how our customers get the most out of their fiber internet, whether they’re a casual user or a tech-savvy power user.

Race Communications Router: The Calix GigaSpire u10xe

The Calix GigaSpire BLAST u10xe, included free with every Race Communications internet plan, is a high-performance Wi-Fi system that brings to life the full potential of fiber internet.

With a sleek, modern design and cutting-edge specs, this router delivers:

Tri-band Wi-Fi, including access to the new 6 GHz spectrum for less interference and more bandwidth.

Wi-Fi 6E technology, enabling faster speeds, lower latency, and better performance in device-heavy homes.

10 Gigabit-ready connectivity via its built-in fiber interface, ensuring it can handle even the highest-tier Race plan.

Up to 9.6 Gbps of wireless throughput, shared across multiple devices and bands without performance drops.

Award-winning design, recognized with a Stevie Award for innovation in telecommunications.

So, what does all of this mean for you?

In everyday use, the GigaSpire u10xe offers excellent coverage, speed, and stability. It’s built to handle demanding households with ease (from streaming in 4K and video conferencing, to online gaming and smart home devices), all running simultaneously, without lag or buffering.

To maintain reliable performance across your network, the GigaSpire u10xe uses advanced wireless technologies like:

MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) – so it can communicate with multiple devices at once.

Dynamic beamforming – focusing the signal where it’s needed most.

Band steering – automatically guiding devices to the best available frequency.

It supports all Race internet plans – from Internet 300 up to 10 Gigabit – meaning your home network is ready for future upgrades.

By including this powerful hardware as standard, Race makes sure your internet speeds aren’t limited by your router, which is a common issue with off-the-shelf or ISP-provided gear. When we say we deliver multi-gigabit speeds, we back it up with equipment that can actually handle them.

Control Your Wi-Fi with the Race CommandIQ® App

The Race CommandIQ® mobile app provides an intuitive dashboard for your home network, with sections like “My Network,” “Things,” “People,” and “Places” giving you oversight of devices, users, and settings.

Included free for all Race internet customers using a Race Communications router, the Race app empowers you to easily manage your home Wi-Fi network right from your smartphone.

After you install the app (available on iOS and Android) and link it to your Race router, you get a snapshot of your home network’s status. The dashboard shows your “My Network” status (with your router and any mesh units online), the list of connected devices (called “Things”), user profiles under “People,” and even the ability to group devices by “Places” (rooms) in your home for location-based control.

From the app you can perform a variety of useful tasks:

Run speed tests. Check your internet speed at any time to verify you’re getting the high bandwidth you expect.

Manage devices and usage. View all devices on Wi-Fi and see if, say, one device is hogging bandwidth. You can also rename devices for easy identification.

Parental controls. With the app’s ExperienceIQ™ feature, create profiles (e.g. for each child) and set internet usage limits, bedtimes/offline schedules, or content filters on their devices. For example, you can pause the internet for the kids at dinnertime or block inappropriate content – all within the app.

Guest networks. Instantly set up a separate Wi-Fi network for guests with its own name and password. This is great for security, so you don’t have to share your personal credentials when visitors need Wi-Fi.

Change Wi-Fi settings. Easily update your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) or password, and manage advanced settings without logging into a clunky web interface.

All of these features are presented with a clean, user-friendly interface. A newcomer can simply use it to see what’s connected and turn on a guest network, while a power user can dig into usage statistics per device or tweak which devices get network priority.

The Race CommandIQ® app truly puts you in charge of your home network’s experience, enhancing the value of the Race Communications router by making its features accessible to all users.

Extend Race Communications Router Coverage with Mesh Routers

Even the most powerful router has limits. If your home is large, multi-story, or has thick walls and outbuildings, Wi-Fi signals may struggle to reach every corner. That’s why Race Communications offers a smart solution: mesh Wi-Fi using Calix GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m units.

Mesh Wi-Fi creates a single, unified network made up of multiple access points. As you move around your home, your devices automatically connect to the strongest signal; no need to switch networks or reconnect. It’s seamless, fast, and optimized for modern living.

Meet the GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m

The BLAST u4m is a compact, high-performance Wi-Fi 6 satellite that works with your main Race Communications router to extend coverage throughout your home. Whether it’s a second floor bedroom, a backyard office, or a garage workshop, the mesh unit ensures reliable connectivity in places your main router can’t reach alone.

Key benefits:

Eliminates dead zones across large or complex home layouts
Works as a smart extension, not a basic range extender—no performance loss
Simple setup with Race technicians handling placement and configuration
Plug-and-play design with optional wired or wireless backhaul
Fully integrated into the Race CommandIQ® app for easy control

Unlike old-school extenders that split networks or degrade speed, mesh units function as part of a cohesive system. Your Wi-Fi behaves as one unified network, with consistent performance and no interruption as you roam. The Race technician will even assess your home’s layout during installation. If signal gaps are likely, they’ll install mesh units proactively – no guesswork required.

Once set up, the mesh units appear in your CommandIQ® app alongside your router. You can monitor and manage all parts of your home network just as easily as a single-router setup.

Are You Ready for Fiber Internet?

Race Communications doesn’t just give you ultra-fast fiber internet – it delivers a complete solution for an exceptional home internet.

The Race Communications router (a cutting-edge Calix GigaSpire) is included with every plan and serves as a powerful gateway, providing Wi-Fi 6E coverage, multi-gigabit speeds, and rock-solid stability for all your devices.

Paired with smart mesh satellites for larger homes and the user-friendly Race CommandIQ® app, Race ensures that every customer – from the casual email checker to the hardcore gamer – can enjoy their fiber connection to the fullest.