Wi-Fi in Electronics: Enabling Smart Solutions Across Industries
Wi-Fi technology has become a cornerstone in the electronics industry, driving advancements across a wide range of applications, from consumer devices to industrial automation. By enabling wireless connectivity, Wi-Fi enhances device functionality, streamlines operations, and empowers real-time communication.
This connectivity opens doors to new innovations, making devices smarter, more efficient, and more integrated. Whether it’s in consumer electronics, smart manufacturing, automotive systems, or healthcare, Wi-Fi is essential for creating connected environments that meet the demands of today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world.
NETGEAR Introduces New Addition To Industry-Leading WiFi 7?Home Networking Product Lineup
NETGEAR?, Inc., the leading provider of innovative and secure solutions for people to connect and manage their digital lives, today expanded its WiFi 7?standalone router line with the new Nighthawk RS300?Router. NETGEAR's most affordable WiFi 7?product to date builds on the company's promise to provide powerful WiFi performance and secure connectivity.
WiFi 7?unlocks 2.4?times faster speeds than WiFi 6, delivers low latency and better handles WiFi interference for families to seamlessly enjoy next-gen 4K/8K streaming, video conferencing, gaming, and more. Since the launch of NETGEAR's first WiFi 7?offerings – Nighthawk RS700?and Orbi 970?– multi-gig internet speeds have become more affordable, work-from-home demands have remained steady, and more devices such as AR/VR headsets or AI-focused platforms like CoPilot+ have been introduced that require extreme low latency and higher throughput.
While WiFi 7?adoption is growing and new generations of smartphones, laptops, and other devices are hitting the market at a rapid pace, IoT threats are increasing and router security at the device level is critical to keep digital lives and homes protected.
"NETGEAR's singular focus has always been to create and provide industry-leading solutions with powerful performance and secure WiFi connectivity," said David Henry, president and GM of Connected Home Products and Services at NETGEAR. "Our newest WiFi 7?addition, Nighthawk RS300, delivers these connectivity benefits to a wider audience, helping them experience unprecedented speed and performance on their devices and applications with the strongest possible security available today."
Powerful Performance, Incredible Value – Nighthawk RS300
The Nighthawk RS300?Tri-band router introduces blazing-fast WiFi 7?for speeds up to 9.3Gbps[1] to budget-conscious but high-tech gadget users. Its sleek new body and patented omni-directional internal antenna design improve coverage and push signals to the farthest range, providing up to 2,500?square feet of WiFi coverage across a max of 100?devices.
Everyone in the household can access the latest multi-gig internet speeds with the 2.5?Gig internet port, and the additional 2.5Gig and two 1Gig LAN ports can be used for fast-wired connections for latency intolerant devices such as a gaming PC or console.
Peace of Mind with Cutting-Edge Security
Home network devices see an average of 10?attacks on home networks every 24?hours[2], making it critical to safeguard your digital life starting at the router. Powered by state-of-the-art encryption protocols and advanced threat detection mechanisms, NETGEAR routers stand as the first line of defense against evolving cyber threats and include security features such as automatic firmware updates, VPN support, cutting-edge WPA3?security, access control, and guest WiFi network options.
For added protection, Nighthawk RS300?includes a 30-day trial for NETGEAR Armor? Powered by Bitdefender, providing an automatic shield of security for connected devices and added privacy with VPN. Unlike traditional endpoint antivirus products, Armor is built into the router as an all-in-one security solution, protecting computers, security cameras, baby monitors and other IoT devices on the network and eliminating the need for multiple security subscriptions or software.
Nighthawk RS300?Technical Specifications:
ASUS introduces the ROG Rapture GT-BE19000?Tri-Band WiFi 7?Gaming Router
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the ROG Rapture GT-BE19000?tri-band WiFi 7?gaming router at Computex 2024. This next-generation powerhouse is designed to dominate gaming and computing experiences with ultra-fast tri-band WiFi 7?speeds of up to 19?Gbps, innovative features like Automatic Frequency Coordination, and comprehensive wired and wireless network functions.
Next-gen WiFi power
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE19000?router boasts ultra-fast wireless speeds of up to 19?Gbps, thanks to innovative WiFi 7?features like 320?MHz channels, 4096-QAM, and Multi-Link Operation. It is the world's first gaming router with Automatic Frequency Coordination. AFC automatically checks the WiFi environment and chooses the least congested channel in the 6?GHz band, boosting peak transmit power by up to 63?times higher than Low Power Indoor networking devices. The GT-BE19000?also provides up to 31?Gbps of wired capacity, including dual 10?Gb Ethernet and quad 2.5?Gb Ethernet ports, ensuring strong, stable connections for building a robust local network in the new era of AI.
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Effortless game boosts with Gaming Network
Guest Network Pro is an ASUS-exclusive network segmentation technology. It empowers gamers to manage network features and connected devices easily by connecting to a dedicated SSID or VLAN. Guest Network Pro features a Kid's Network, IoT Network, VPN Network and Guest Network to meet most modern network needs. It also features IoT device setup and management, parental controls, and advanced VPN instant connection.
The Guest Network Pro technology in the GT-BE19000?also includes a Gaming Network setting tailored for next-gen experiences. The Gaming Network combines all gaming features into a single SSID, allowing gamers to get the best possible experience without needing to configure each device individually.
Users of the GT-BE19000?can also take advantage of Triple-Level Game Acceleration, a concept pioneered by ROG that prioritizes a game’s data packets, enhancing experiences from the gaming device to the router to the game server.
AiMesh made smarter with WiFi 7?and AI
ASUS is also announcing Multi-Link Operation support for its next-gen Smart AiMesh feature included in routers like the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE19000. Smart AiMesh provides AI-powered wireless backhaul and intelligently prioritizes high-demand packets to the faster band, helping to ensure buffer-free gaming and streaming experiences. Meanwhile, the ROG GT-BE19000?10?Gb Ethernet LAN port provides a dedicated wired backhaul option for an always-connected extendable mesh network.
Feature updates for the complete ASUS WiFi 7?lineup
Along with the ROG Rapture GT-BE19000, users can also enjoy Multi-Link Operation support and cutting-edge features, including Smart AiMesh and enhanced security features such as Guest Network Pro (or its lite version, Smart Home Master) on many ASUS and ROG WiFi 7?routers, including the ROG Rapture GT-BE98?Pro, ROG Rapture GT-BE98, ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16?Pro (BE30000), ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16?and ASUS RT-BE88U.
Mouser's Empowering Innovation Together Technology Instalment Brings Engineers Up to Speed on WiFi7
Mouser Electronics unveils its latest instalment of the award-winning Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series today, examining WiFi7?and the ways it will revolutionize wireless communication. WiFi7?will usher in a new era of wireless technology and pave the way for faster, more reliable connections.
Key specifications of WiFi7?include advanced features like quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM), automated frequency coordination (AFC) and multi-user multiple inputs and multiple outputs (MU-MIMO), which will significantly increase the speed, capacity and reliability of current wireless networks. WiFi7?promises to reconstruct the way we connect with others by providing faster and more reliable access to data, streaming services and online gaming experiences than ever before. Mouser sheds light on the technology behind this innovative wireless technology throughout the EIT technical content series, including articles, video and its signature podcast, The Tech Between Us.
"The anticipation for WiFi7?is real – with its promise of faster internet speed, stronger network connections and a more adaptive experience. Our EIT technology series is designed to give engineers the knowledge they need to stay ahead of emerging trends," says Mark Patrick, Mouser Electronics Director of Technical Content in EMEA, and the guest host of The Tech Between Us. "WiFi7?offers an incredible leap forward in wireless technology, and we are excited to offer a comprehensive look at how this technology will impact the world around us."
Through a range of articles, infographics, videos and The Tech Between Us podcast, Mouser offers valuable insight to the design engineering community on the advantages associated with this new technology, such as improved performance, additional security features, immersive technology capabilities, 8K streaming video and the relationship between Wifi7and 5G. The content notes how to leverage this cutting-edge technology in a wide variety of applications.
This EIT instalment is sponsored by Mouser's valued partners Intel, Broadcom, TE Connectivity, Taoglas, u-blox, Qorvo, TDK, and KYOCERA AVX.
Conclusion
As Wi-Fi continues to evolve, its impact on the electronics industry becomes increasingly significant. This technology not only simplifies connectivity but also supports the development of smarter, more adaptive systems in every sector. From creating seamless user experiences in consumer products to revolutionizing industrial workflows, Wi-Fi is a vital enabler of growth and innovation. Moving forward, the industry can expect even greater integration of Wi-Fi-enabled devices, driving the next generation of connected electronics that cater to both personal and industrial needs.