Networking InfoBrief

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An IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Linksys
Our Neglected Workhorse
The Home Network
An average of 8 devices connect to the network in
homes today and 84% of users stream video or music
or play games simultaneously. Combine that with a
majority of homes running older routers, it makes
sense that 54% of users surveyed experience frequent
or persistent performance issues on their network.
1999
802.11b is released, allowing c
onsumers to surf the Web wirelessly
at 11Mbps ... assuming they are within
a room or two of the router.
2003
802.11g lets consumers reliably
stream online music wirelessly at
54Mbps.
2009
802.11n boosts both range and
throughput, letting consumers
stream online video in most parts
of the home.
2013
802.11ac breaks the gigabit per
second barrier
2015
MU-MIMO introduced
Technology is Evolving – But has Your Router?
Consumers spend hundreds on connected devices every
year, including HDTVs, smartphones, tablets and home
automation devices — all of which are held back by old
router technology that is degrading their performance.
of those surveyed said they had routers that were
Wireless-B, Wireless-G, or Wireless-N, or they did not
know what wireless protocol their router used.
95%
Survey respondents
say they would
spend an average of
$84 MORE
for their routers to never have to
worry about performance issues.
Wireless Technology Evolution
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