Especially in houses that are relatively large, the Netgear Orbi system has the potential to solve issues of limited Wi-Fi and poor connections. The biggest problem with Wi-Fi in houses is that a single router can have trouble sending its signal through multiple walls to reach the most distant rooms. The Netgear Orbi setup will place multiple routers throughout the house, each connected to the same modem, bettering the reach of the Internet signal.
The Orbi system currently consists of two routers. The first is the main router, similar to what most Internet users are used to. This main router connects directly to the modem via a hard line. The second router is the key to the system, as it wirelessly connects to the Internet signal and spreads it through the house.
Dispersed Wi-Fi Routers
The Netgear 'Orbi' Router System Uses Multiple Routers for Wi-Fi
Trend Themes
1. Dispersed Wi-fi Networks - There are opportunities for developing new methods and devices to decentralize Wi-Fi networks, allowing for stronger signals in farther reaches of homes and buildings.
2. Decentralized Router Systems - Companies can create router systems that consist of multiple routers distributed throughout a house or building to extend the range of Wi-Fi signals and improve internet connectivity in remote areas.
3. Wireless Internet Boosters - There are opportunities for creating devices that wirelessly connect to Internet signals and distribute it throughout the house or building for better connectivity in poorly served areas.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - There are opportunities for telcos to offer new products to customers with dispersed workspaces or large homes to improve connectivity, broaden their customer base, and generate additional revenue.
2. Smart Home Technology - Smart home developers can create router systems with sensors that help optimize the placement of routers to maximize the coverage and speed of Wi-Fi signals in homes and buildings.
3. Home Appliance Manufacturers - Home appliance manufacturers can integrate dispersed Wi-Fi routers technologies into their products, improving their capabilities, and increasing the value proposition for consumers.