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Re:240-Gbit/s sub-THz wireless communications using ultra-lo... by glitchc on Thursday February 01, 2024 @03:45PM (#39221186)
An AP in every room, incorporated into the light fixture. Sounds like a business model just waiting for some funding.
Re:240-Gbit/s sub-THz wireless communications using ultra-lo... by notso411 on Thursday February 01, 2024 @03:52PM (#39221290)
Already exists
Re:240-Gbit/s sub-THz wireless communications using ultra-lo... by glitchc on Thursday February 01, 2024 @04:28PM (#39221698)
Could you share a link?
Re:240-Gbit/s sub-THz wireless communications using ultra-lo... by NavinF on Thursday February 01, 2024 @05:32PM (#39222377)
Why incorporated into the light fixture?

I paid ~$280 for each U6 Enterprise and that's the only thing that limits how many I have. I'm sure it's the same for anyone that cares about wifi performance. How much of a premium would you pay for better aesthetics?

Re:240-Gbit/s sub-THz wireless communications using ultra-lo... by glitchc on Friday February 02, 2024 @03:17PM (#39233705)
You placed one in each room right? Each room has at least one light fixture. AP becomes invisible, saves space.
Re:240-Gbit/s sub-THz wireless communications using ultra-lo... by NavinF on Friday February 02, 2024 @04:19PM (#39234564)
Space on the ceiling where I have essentially unlimited space?

I'm not saying there aren't advantages to this idea. Eg powering the APs with 120V from the light fixture would mean they can use fiber instead of PoE 2.5G ethernet. That would save me the cost of an extra switch and also reduce power consumption on both sides of the cable. But I'm sure a combined light+AP unit would be expensive enough to make that a moot point. If anything, I'd prefer to sacrifice even more aesthetics and use a bare PCB to save money if I could.