xxxi. Wireless Technologies

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xxxi. Wireless Technologies

Wifi 6.0	Next generation standard in WiFi technology. Also known as “AX WiFi” It was built for in response to the growing number of devices in the world of IoT (Internet of Things) due to faster data transmission rates.
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 networks ensure	Each connected device performs at an optimum level, in locations with hundreds or thousands of connected devices. Highest standards for security and interoperability. Lower battery consumption. Increased bandwidth to deliver greater performance with lower latency.
Free Space Optical Communication	FSO communication systems are where free space acts as a communication channel between transceivers that are line-of-sight (LOS) for successful transmission of optical signals. The channel can be atmosphere, space, or vacuum, whose characteristics determine the transmission and reception of optical signals for designing reliable and efficient communication systems. Using FSO technology data is transmitted by propagation of light through atmospheric or space communication channels, allowing optical connectivity. FSO communication offers a high data rate to meet the tremendous increasing demand of broadband traffic mostly driven by Internet access and HDTV broadcasting services. Compared to fiber optics technology, FSO offers much more flexibility in designing optical network architectures at very high speeds, at tens and hundreds of Gbit/s rates. However, FSO communication is affected by atmospheric effects, which limits sensitivity and achievable data rates with acceptable BER. Both point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, multipoint-to-point, and multipoint-to-multipoint FSO communications are possible, depending on the different scenarios of establishing optical links. FSO communication is the most practical alternative to solve the bottleneck broadband connectivity problem.
Giga Mesh	It is a wireless technology product that could enable telecom operators deploy quality, high speed rural telecom infrastructure at 5 times lower cost. Giga Mesh is based on millimeter wave multi beam technology. Wi-Fi Calling It makes use of high-speed Internet connection, available via broadband, to make and receive high definition (HD) voice calls. This is not much different from a voice call using WhatsApp or any other over-the-top messaging platform, but here the call is from one number to another, and not using an app. Wi-Fi Calling can be configured on compatible smartphones by upgrading operating systems to the version that supports Wi-Fi Calling and enabling this in Settings.