Questions & Answers on Wi-Fi

Nov 20, 2017

WiFi3™ is a multi-channel WiFi technology developed by Edgewater Wireless. It is backed by 24 patents to deliver multiple, concurrent channels of transmit and receive on the same radio. It uses 3 channels in 2.4 GHz and up to 9 Channels in 5 GHz. Edgewater Wireless technology multiplies the bandwidth available by utilizing multiple channels simultaneously - creating an unprecedented range of contr...read more

Where Is Wi-Fi Heading?

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Cees Links, GM of Qorvo Wireless Connectivity Business Unit

Qorvo

What Matters To Customers?There are three things that customers care most about when it comes to using Wi-Fi:Of course, there are other considerations, like easy to connect and easy to install. There has been great progress on the first, and ease of installation is getting better with distributed Wi-Fi in a box (which also indirectly addresses the range issue). There is also the murkier issue of a...read more

What is 802.11ax?

Wi-Fi

Editorial Team

Feb 6, 2018

802.11ax or High-Efficiency Wireless (HEW) is the successor to 802.11n. This next-generation WLAN standard has been developed to improve average data throughput up to 4x in locations with high user densities, such as offices, sports stadiums, rail stations, etc. This standard is currently under review by the IEEE 802.11ax Task Group (TG), and is expected to be operational in 2019. The IEEE 801.11a...read more

What is MiFi?

RF Basics Technologies Wi-Fi

Editorial Team

Nov 7, 2017

MiFi is a portable cellular device that works as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. It has an integrated Wi-Fi router and a cellular modem. Laptops and other devices that do not have a cellular modem can connect to a MiFi device using WiFi. The MiFi device connects to the cellular network and enables other devices to access the network by connecting to the MiFi device. It is like the tethering feature on mob...read more

What is Wi-Fi 6 or 802.11ax?

Technologies Wi-Fi

Editorial Team

Oct 6, 2018

Wi-Fi 6 or Max Wi-Fi or 802.11axis designed to operate in the existing 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi spectrum. The 802.11ax standard is engineered to increase capacity by up to 4x, along with improving efficiency and coverage, to benefit both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands in a variety of environments including homes, schools, businesses, hotspots, airports, and more. It addition to using MIMO and MU-MIMO, thi...read more

What is 802.11ah or HaLow?

802.11 Wi-Fi

Editorial Team

Oct 6, 2018

Based on IEEE 802.11ah, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11ah or HaLow is a low power, long range Wi-Fi standard that works in 900 MHz. 802.11ah (HaLow) was introduced by the WiFi alliance in 2016. WiFi Certified HaLow was developed for use in smart building applications, like smart lighting, smart HVAC, smart security systems, connected cars, smart cities and other low power applications.The Sub-1 GHz Frequen...read more

It’s a Wonderful Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi

Brent Dietz

Qorvo

It’s that magical time of year when family and friends gather ‘round a crackling fireplace, the smell of homemade cookies fills the air, and an annual tradition is renewed when Frank Capra’s classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” finds its spot at the top of the holiday movie playlist. We’re reminded by the movie’s lead character George Bailey of simpler ...read more

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) Channels and Frequency Band

Technologies Wi-Fi

Editorial Team

Oct 6, 2018

2.4 GHz WLAN/Wi-Fi Technology (802.11 b/g/n) uses the frequency band from 2401 to 2484 MHz. This bandwidth is divided among 14 channels. Each of the WLAN / Wi-Fi Channels are spaced 5 MHz apart, except the last two channels which are spaced 12 MHz apart. Most of these channels (Channel 1 to Channel 11) can be used across the globe, except channels 12, 13 and 14. Channel 12 (2456 - 2478 MHz) and Ch...read more

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