Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Devices Market Report 2026

The wireless local area network (wlan) devices market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $33.47 billion in 2025 to $39.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to widespread adoption of Wi-Fi 5 devices, growth of enterprise WLAN networks, deployment of centralized controllers, increasing indoor access point installations, expansion of IT and telecom infrastructure.

The wireless local area network (wlan) devices market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $77.92 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rapid adoption of Wi-Fi 6/6E technology, growth of cloud-managed WLAN solutions, increasing demand for high-speed multigigabit networks, expansion of WLAN tracking and location analytics, rising WLAN deployment in healthcare, retail, and BFSI sectors. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of cloud-managed WLAN solutions for enterprises, increasing adoption of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points, integration of advanced multigigabit switching for high-speed data transfer, development of location-based WLAN services for tracking and analytics, growth in hybrid deployment of indoor and outdoor access points.

The increasing adoption of internet of things (IoT) devices is expected to drive the growth of the wireless local area network (WLAN) devices market in the coming years. Internet of things (IoT) devices are physical objects embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity that enable them to collect and exchange data over the internet. The rise in internet of things (IoT) device adoption is driven by the growing implementation of smart automation, which enhances efficiency and convenience by allowing devices to communicate and make decisions without human intervention. Wireless local area network (WLAN) devices support internet of things (IoT) devices by providing reliable wireless connectivity that enables seamless data transmission, communication, and control between interconnected smart devices within a local network. For instance, in April 2025, according to Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, at the close of 2024, there were approximately 4 billion cellular internet of things (IoT) connections. By 2030, it is projected that about 60% of these connections will consist of broadband internet of things (IoT). Therefore, the growing adoption of internet of things (IoT) devices is driving the growth of the wireless local area network (WLAN) devices market.

Major companies operating in the wireless local area network (WLAN) devices market are focusing on developing AI-powered gaming routers to enhance network performance, reduce latency, and deliver optimized connectivity for high-speed gaming and streaming experiences. An AI-powered gaming router is a smart networking device that uses artificial intelligence to automatically optimize network performance by managing bandwidth, reducing latency, and prioritizing gaming traffic for smoother and faster online gaming experiences. For instance, in January 2025, ASUSTeK Computer Inc., a Taiwan-based technology company, launched the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI, featuring a built-in neural processing unit (NPU) designed to deliver advanced networking intelligence, automation, and efficiency for gamers, creators, and smart home users. It offers ultra-fast WiFi 7 connectivity, advanced game traffic prioritization to reduce latency by up to 34%, and robust security features such as AiProtection Pro. Its integrated Docker engine enables running edge AI and smart home applications locally, providing gamers and smart home enthusiasts with a powerful, efficient, and secure all-in-one networking solution.

In July 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a US-based technology company, acquired Juniper Networks Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Hewlett Packard Enterprise aims to accelerate its strategic evolution by delivering a comprehensive, AI-native, cloud-native networking portfolio that powers secure, modern networks optimized for hybrid cloud and AI workloads, doubling its networking business and expanding its market reach. Juniper Networks Inc. is a US-based technology company that offers wireless local area network (WLAN) devices.

Major companies operating in the wireless local area network (wlan) devices market are Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Intel Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., ZTE Corporation, MediaTek Inc., Arista Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., CommScope Holding Company Inc., Advantech Co. Ltd., Ubiquiti Networks Inc., Extreme Networks Inc., Netgear Inc., TP-Link Technologies Co. Ltd., Zyxel Communications Corporation, Allied Telesis Holdings K.K., Cambium Networks Corporation, Actiontec Electronics Inc., Peplink International Ltd., D-Link Corporation.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have affected the WLAN devices market by raising the cost of imported routers, access points, controllers, antennas, and multigigabit switches, particularly impacting the commercial and enterprise segments. Regions such as North America and Europe, which depend on imported high-performance WLAN devices, are most affected. However, tariffs have encouraged manufacturers to localize production, diversify sourcing, and innovate in cost-effective WLAN solutions, fostering improved network efficiency and enhanced enterprise adoption.

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Wireless local area network (WLAN) devices refer to equipment that enables wireless connectivity and data transmission within a confined area such as homes, offices, or campuses using radio waves instead of physical cables. These devices include routers, access points, network adapters, and wireless controllers that allow seamless communication among multiple connected devices.

The key types of wireless local area network (WLAN) devices include wireless access points, access point antennas, wireless local area network controllers, multigigabit switching, and wireless location appliances. Wireless access points are networking devices that allow wireless-capable devices to connect to a wired network via Wi-Fi. The technologies utilized include Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, and older standards. These devices are distributed through online retail, offline retail, distributors or wholesalers, and direct sales channels. They are used across several applications such as residential, commercial, industrial, and others, serving end-users including banking, financial services and insurance, healthcare, retail, information technology and telecommunications, and others.North America was the largest region in the wireless local area network (WLAN) devices market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the wireless local area network (wlan) devices market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the wireless local area network (wlan) devices market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The wireless local area network (WLAN) devices market consists of sales of wireless routers, network interface cards (NICs), range extenders, repeaters, and USB Wi-Fi adapters. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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