Discover our solutions with this technology
Every June 19th, World Wi-Fi Day is celebrated, the wireless network technology through which computers, smartphones, televisions and many other devices can connect to the Internet, at any time and from anywhere.
This connection exists thanks to routers, which manage internet traffic and create a network to which any device that supports Wi-Fi can connect. At first, connections were only allowed in public places; while today almost every home has a router, creating private networks that are only accessible by those who know the access password.
The use of Wi-Fi technology is fully established in our society and the increase in smart devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) means that our dependence on Wi-Fi is expanding every day. So much so that most of us probably couldn’t live without Wi-Fi. “What is the Wi-Fi password?” is the first thing we ask when we arrive at restaurants, hotels or friends’ houses.
This technology has become an essential part of our lives and has revolutionized our lives by allowing us easy access to online content, improving our productivity and giving us the ability to work remotely.
EVOLUTION
Before Wi-Fi technology was born, there were other inventions that made this form of communication possible.
In June 1941, Hedy Lamarr, a well-known actress of the time, patented a “secret communication system” that wirelessly guided torpedoes based on frequency-hopping technology. This technique used a pair of perforated and synchronized drums to transmit information wirelessly and ended up giving rise to the first Wi-Fi connection standard, IEEE 802.11.
Another important step came in the early 1970s, when a wireless network called ALOHAnet was created in Hawaii, which demonstrated that data could be sent wirelessly between the islands of the archipelago.
The technology we know today was created back in 1997. Several companies such as Nokia and 3Com were looking to establish a compatible wireless connection mechanism between devices. These companies joined forces in 1999 to create the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA), which is now known as the Wi-Fi Alliance.
The following image shows a timeline of the evolution of Wi-Fi from 1999 to today, covering the most relevant events of the last 25 years.
As you can see, there are more and more advances in this technology and they are produced more quickly. This is why at Eurotronix we work with partners who are specialists in this technology and provide Wi-Fi modules with the best features to provide solutions for all types of projects for our clients.
Ai-Thinker is a leading provider of wireless IoT products and solutions, offering Wi-Fi modules for all types of applications.
These modules are two of the solutions offered by Ai-Thinker:
Ebyte is a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production and sales, and has Wi-Fi modules.
Some of the solutions offered by Ebyte are as follows:
Eurotronix, the partner in Wi-Fi solutions
From its ability to connect us with people around the world to its influence on education, work and entertainment, Wi-Fi has radically transformed the way we interact and communicate. World Wi-Fi Day invites us to reflect on the profound impact this technology has had on our lives.
At Eurotronix we provide solutions to countless projects for our clients thanks to our global partners, with whom we work daily to stay up to date and keep pace with the constant evolution of this technology.
