Huawei’s new router replaces conventional styling with a book-inspired enclosure
The Router X2 Pro supports Wi-Fi 7+ wireless networking technology
Magnetic covers allow users to customize the router’s external appearance
Huawei has introduced the Router X2 Pro, a wireless networking device with a book-inspired design that departs from conventional router appearances. The new model combines Wi-Fi 7+ technology with mesh Wi-Fi and a decorative enclosure, allowing it to function as part of a home’s interior rather than simply networking equipment. It also supports interchangeable magnetic covers, four integrated Wi-Fi antennas and several networking technologies intended to improve wireless performance. A router designed to look like a book
Unlike routers built around exposed antennas and angular plastic housings, Huawei’s latest model uses a rectangular enclosure resembling a closed book. Its measurements are 191. 7 × 51. 1 × 141. 1mm, while the complete unit weighs 475g, making it relatively compact for household placement. A magnetic panel fitted along the side can also be replaced with alternative covers, including customised designs produced via three-dimensional printing. These decorative designs feature pandas, cats, dogs and penguins, but there is no confirmation that they come with the device. The Router X2 Pro uses four integrated Wi-Fi antennas, alongside dedicated components supporting smart antenna functions, Bluetooth and Strobe connectivity. A separate indicator communicates the system’s operating condition and Mesh networking status, providing a visible reference for the router’s current state…