# ExpressVPN Fortify router launch > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expressvpn-fortify-router-launch > Updated: 2026-09-21T12:44:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. ExpressVPN has launched the Fortify router, a Wi-Fi 6 AX6000 model intended to replace the company’s retired Aircove and Aircove Go product lines. Built on the GL. iNet Flint 2 platform, the new hardware features a 2.0GHz quad-core processor and offers significant performance upgrades, including VPN throughput of up to 900 Mbps on WireGuard. The device is designed to provide network-level encryption for entire households, protecting hardware such as smart TVs, gaming consoles, and IoT devices that may lack native VPN support. While providing comprehensive security, the use of router-level VPNs may present challenges, such as potential access restrictions from certain financial institutions. Additionally, there have been unconfirmed user reports regarding Xbox banning VPN users, though no official confirmation of such a policy exists. ## Claims - Router-level VPNs provide security for devices that do not natively support VPN applications, such as smart TVs and gaming consoles. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Certain banking and financial applications may block access to users connecting via VPN traffic. (corroborated by 2 sources) - ExpressVPN has released the Fortify router to provide network-level encryption. (single source) - The Fortify router encrypts all connected devices automatically without requiring individual device settings. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: ExpressVPN launches Fortify router for whole-home encryption ExpressVPN's new Fortify router provides whole-home encryption, securing all connected devices, including smart TVs and consoles, through a single network-level VPN tunnel. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/expressvpn-launches-fortify-router-for-whole-home-encryption ### 2026-09-16: ExpressVPN launches Fortify Wi-Fi 6 router ExpressVPN has released the Fortify Wi-Fi 6 router, replacing the Aircove line with faster WireGuard speeds of up to 900 Mbps and support for up to 86 devices. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/expressvpn-launches-fortify-wi-fi-6-router --- Cite as: ExpressVPN Fortify router launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/expressvpn-fortify-router-launch