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Proponents boast that 802.11bb is 100 times faster than Wi-Fi and more secure.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The article discusses this, it's a benefit. They use the example of reusing your overhead light as a lifi broadcast. That way it's more secure because it doesn't penetrate through walls. You could use something like a desktop lamp be the router, not not have to worry about the signal leaving the room.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The article calling it a benefit doesn't make it one.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well it certainly can be a benefit to have super fast wireless data that doesn't leave the room. Especially for businesses that work with huge amounts of sensitive data. Probably not as useful for home use though

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Gotta be a big room for the that, otherwise just wire everything. Unless they want a clean aesthetic in their business, I guess.