MAKE YOUR HOME NETWORK FLY WITH WI-FI 6 ACCESS POINTS

The network is the essential infrastructure of the modern home; nearly all our smart home elements rely on the network in some way to communicate.

Wi-Fi is the standard of today’s home network installations, supplemented by wired connections for utmost security and reliability.And while wireless connections are the most convenient method of connecting, they can also often be unreliable. That is until now.

802.11ax, or more commonly called Wi-Fi 6, is a stunning step forward in wireless data networking. The devices and standards are built with high-density internet of things (IoT) and high-definition 4K and 8K streaming devices specifically in mind. 

Excited to see how Wi-Fi 6 can make your Westport, CT home network faster, safer, and more reliable? Read more below.

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Clear the Clutter for Better Performance 

The average smart home has about 20-25 wireless devices connected at any given time. This RF (radio frequency) unit density can begin to affect bandwidth speeds, especially when streaming 4K video and games. Wi-Fi 6 has specially designed features that increase rates to every device, accommodates up to 4x more connections, and prioritizes high bandwidth content. 

Access Networks A750, the first Wi-Fi 6 access point for the home, works in the newly approved 5 GHz band, providing additional, less populated frequencies and channels. Traditional 2.4GHz units have fewer non-overlapping channels and therefore have a better likelihood of being congested. 

Free Up Space and Time

The Wi-Fi 6standard includes an additional tool to automatically differentiate its network devices from your neighbor’s network or even a different network in your house. Because many wireless devices share the same RF medium,those devices listen for others transmitting and will only send when it is clear.

Using OFDMA (a spectrum time-frequency segregation manager) allots time slices to each device and guarantees a designated connection schedule, which helps free up time and bandwidth for your devices.

The result is a network that allows up to 30 simultaneous client devices per channel. This improved communication efficiency reduces latency, omits buffering, and increases capacity. 

Save Power, Connect Longer

A good number of smart home IoT devices such as surveillance cameras, sensors, and your smartphone are battery-powered. The constant communication can drain their charges reasonably quickly.  

Wi-Fi 6’s Target Wait Time (TWT) feature coordinates with the devices by telling them exactly when to turn on their Wi-Fi radio and when to sleep. With your smartphone conserving more energy, you will get more life out of the last charge, and your doorbell camera will run longer between charges.

Safe and Secure 

Security is always a concern for wireless devices. They transmit incredibly personal information into the air where nefarious individuals could be waiting.  

With the introduction of WPA3 as the standard security for Wi-Fi 6, your home network just got much more secure. The protocol provides a boosted cryptographic scheme that furnishes you with near enterprise-class protection. 

Expand as You Need 

Wi-Fi 6 certified products are available now, and the list of native devices such as smartphones, monitors, IoT monitors is growing. You don’t have to wait to replace the devices you already have as the access points allow for legacy compatibility with an independent radio set in the standard 2.4GHz range. However, keep in mind that your cabling infrastructure should use at least Cat 6Aor above.

Enjoy the benefits of a better wireless system now and expand with native ‘six’ units as you need.

Want to work with our installers for a faster and better internet connection? Feel free to give us a call at (203) 338-0706 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a no-obligation consultation with us. We’d love to hear from you.