Smart home spotlight
WIFI SPEEDS INTO THE FUTURE
Gary Newson, regional director UK&I Netgear looks at the WiFi evolution that’s happening right now.
T
he arrival of spring signals the start of home improvement season, and now is the time to invest in making homes smarter and more
efficient. One of the easiest ways to do this is by upgrading the home’s WiFi system to a more efficient, secure, and reliable one. A good WiFi system can not only enhance your internet experience but can also help with interoperability and smart home products. A reliable WiFi connection is essential to connect smart home devices such as thermostats, security cameras, and even the fridge, which makes managing the home easier and more convenient. For anyone in the market for a new WiFi system, investing in WiFi 6E is
the way to go. WiFi 6E is the latest WiFi technology that operates on the 6GHz band, providing faster speeds, greater capacity, and less interference. Netgear’s Orbi 960 series is a good choice for those looking to upgrade
their WiFi system, providing seamless, boosted wireless coverage across the entire home. With Netgear’s dedicated backhaul system this series can support up to 200 devices, ensuring that every device in the home can connect with a strong signal and achieve the fast internet speeds required for work, learning, and entertainment. It can also protect homes with Netgear Armor – Netgear’s Cybersecurity solution which detects threats in real-time across all devices on your network. This software provides peace of mind from knowing that personal information and devices are secure.
44 | June 2023 As we move into the future, the landscape of WiFi
technology will continue to evolve. The next generation of WiFi technology, WiFi 7 is already on the horizon. WiFi 7 will increase maximum speeds from 9.6Gbps to 46Gbps, to take full advantage of today’s ultra-fast internet plans with gigabit-plus performance on devices. WiFi 7 also has multi-link operation. This means it taps into all three WiFi bands (6GHz, 5GHz, and 2.4GHz), effortlessly changing lanes between the bands to avoid network traffic and/or keep connected when moving out of range of one band. Although WiFi 7 won’t be prevalent for a few years, it will eventually unlock intriguing capabilities, particularly
in incorporating AR and VR into the workplace. It will enable next-gen hardware like goggles or contact lenses with AR-enhanced heads-up displays, robust IoT-enhanced smart office products, and further-improved workplace automation technologies. Netgear’s deep understanding of the technologies used in home and business, like Mesh and mobile 5G networking, gives it a unique advantage in developing and delivering the best performing WiFi products for today and tomorrow. So, if you’re looking to embrace home improvement season, upgrading to a
more efficient, secure, and reliable WiFi system is an excellent place to start. Investing in WiFi 6E, like the Netgear Orbi 960 series, can provide faster speeds, greater capacity, and less interference, making the online experience more enjoyable. As we move forward, we can expect WiFi 7 to revolutionise the way we connect to the internet.
www.pcr-online.biz
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52
