# Whitebox Model Specs

![A cartoon of a Whitebox holding a wrench](https://3563921600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6z2V3g47NJC7MtPOg7A2%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-287cb96a427e11c82b60d83671cefb83f177b348%2Fwb-v-broadband_1.png?alt=media)

If you’re using one of our older Whitebox models and have recently changed broadband package (speed-tier), it is possible that your Whitebox cannot handle your new speeds. If your new speed-tier exceeds the capabilities of your Whitebox, the results reported may become unreliable. If they were to become unreliable, they cannot be used in any of the [national broadband reports](https://docs.volunteers.thousandeyes.com/help-center/volunteering/national-broadband-studies). See below for the capabilities of each Whitebox model.

## Whitebox 9+

![Whitebox model 9+](https://3563921600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6z2V3g47NJC7MtPOg7A2%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c56fcc048eeb4c128cdce5aced289b1e25c59f7b%2Fwb-v-broadband_2.png?alt=media)

| **Platform reference** | **Release date** | **Maximum measurable speed** | **Wireless capabilities** |
| ---------------------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| skwb9p                 | 2023             | 2.5 Gbps down, 1 Gbps up     | 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz Wi-Fi 6 |

## Whitebox 8+

![Whitebox model 8+](https://3563921600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6z2V3g47NJC7MtPOg7A2%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c56fcc048eeb4c128cdce5aced289b1e25c59f7b%2Fwb-v-broadband_2.png?alt=media)

| **Platform reference** | **Release date** | **Maximum measurable speed** | **Wireless capabilities**           |
| ---------------------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| skwb8p                 | 2022             | 1 Gbps down, 1 Gbps up       | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz |

## Whitebox 9.0

![Whitebox model 9.0](https://3563921600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6z2V3g47NJC7MtPOg7A2%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-9e0ca131e67ceeaba2deb66518aea8fdb3788701%2Fwb-v-broadband_3.png?alt=media)

| **Platform reference** | **Release date** | **Maximum measurable speed** | **Wireless capabilities**            |
| ---------------------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| skwb9                  | 2021             | 2.5 Gbps down, 1 Gbps up     | 802.11ax/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz |

## Whitebox 8.0

![Whitebox model 8.0](https://3563921600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6z2V3g47NJC7MtPOg7A2%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1ab75a77e869e54915ca23f5a215f2261b5d5646%2Fwb-v-broadband_5.png?alt=media)

| **Platform reference** | **Release date** | **Maximum measurable speed** | **Wireless capabilities**           |
| ---------------------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| skwb8                  | 2016             | 1 Gbps down, 1 Gbps up       | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz |

If your [download or upload speeds](https://docs.volunteers.thousandeyes.com/help-center/our-tests/understanding-download-upload-speeds) exceed the maximum measurable speed for your Whitebox, please contact our support team at <community@samknows.com>.


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