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Wi is Fi: Understanding Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E/7 (802.11 n/AC/ax/be)
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But I find this whole concept a LOT easier to understand by thinking about what a spectrum analyzer actually displays -- which is that when channel width doubles, the peak signal strength is reduced by 3 dB (because the same amount of power is now over twice the bandwidth). Conclusion: 802.11ad may take hold in very specialized situations (laptop docks, wireless displays, VR headgear, etc), but unless the range issue is addressed, 802.11ad will absolutely NOT become a replacement for Wi-Fi for generalized internet access for an entire home. "Ready Player One" Nolan Sorrento saying"We can sell upto 80% of an individual's visual field before inducing seizures" NO ADVERTISING: I wrote this paper, and continue to update it on a regular basis, to help educate people about how Wi-Fi works.
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