The introduction of Wi-Fi technology was nothing short of a revolution. If the internet opened the door to a world of endless possibilities, Wi-Fi provided the wings to explore this world, untethered. It has established itself as a ubiquitous part of our lives. From being at the heart of many sectors, such as telecommunications, education, hospitality, banking, etc., to being a necessity in our homes, the presence or absence of Wi-Fi affects lives and livelihoods alike. Despite being an integral part of our lives, like all other things, it isn’t perfect. There are areas where it certainly can get better. The problem that most people have with their Wi-Fi connections is the limited signal range. Given your wireless network is using radio waves, it grapples with the same limitations that one may observe with other types of radio signals. Your wireless network may lack strength or range because of obstacles, interference from other devices sending radio waves, older and less efficient wireless equipment, the construction of your home, or sometimes, simply the placement of the wireless router. Generally, the farther you move from the wireless router, the weaker the signal strength gets.
What can you do about it?
One way is to use a Wi-Fi extender to relay the signal sent originally from your wireless router. While it is a step-up from your weak signal, the problem is that extenders receive the signal from the wireless router and then emit a new Wi-Fi signal with a separate service set identifier (SSID). This limitation considerably hampers the seamless Wi-Fi experience.
Is there any way you can overcome this limitation as well? Well, there most certainly is!
Mesh Wi-Fi Systems
Mesh Wi-Fi systems ensure that your Wi-Fi experience is as seamless as possible. The way this system works is quite impressive. A Mesh system includes a group of Access Points that work in tandem to provide a widespread mesh of strong and seamless connection to a Wi-Fi network, all under a single network name (SSID).
The Access Points in a Mesh system do not just relay the signal emitted by the original router; instead, each Access Point beams a dedicated signal providing a unified and seamless network Wi-Fi connection. The most significant advantage of this system is that it facilitates maximum signal strength and connection speeds to all the devices even at points farthest away from the original router.
EasyMesh: Better than the best?
Most current Mesh Wi-Fi systems have a significant limitation. They only work when all devices of the Mesh system are from the same vendor. This means, using Access Points from multiple manufacturers isn’t possible in traditional Mesh systems. Well, fret not! There is already a solution in the form of EasyMesh. Wi-Fi EasyMesh is a certification program developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance that enhances the Mesh Wi-Fi systems’ flexibility and interoperability. With EasyMesh, you can set up your network with minimal effort and have the flexibility to place the multiple Access Points (from different vendors) according to your environment. It creates an intelligent network, by self-optimising and self-organising in the event of any mesh node failure.
If you are looking for a robust and adaptable Wi-Fi system that provides maximum range and throughput, check out the latest EasyMesh certified devices by IO Networks. Here is our Wi-Fi 6 product range, which can be easily deployed across multiple scenarios.
Final Thoughts
If you are looking for robust and adaptable Wi-Fi solutions that provide maximum range and throughput, schedule a call with our team and let your business harvest new business opportunities with Gen-Z Wi-Fi solutions.
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