What is the difference between Wi-Fi EasyMesh and Wi-Fi Home Design?

What is the difference between Wi-Fi EasyMesh and Wi-Fi Home Design?

The goal of both certification programs is to provide better Wi-Fi user experience and extended coverage in home networks. These two programs complement each other – a Wi-Fi Home Design floorplan could employ a Wi-Fi EasyMesh network. The difference is that Wi-Fi Home Design helps identify the best locations for each AP in a home whereas Wi-Fi EasyMesh defines the protocols used for intra-AP communication to establish a smart, self-forming network.

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What is Wi-Fi EasyMesh?

Wi-Fi EasyMesh is a certification program that defines multiple access point home and small office Wi-Fi networks that are easy to install and use, self-adapting, and add multi-vendor interoperability. This technology brings both consumers and service providers additional flexibility in choosing Wi-Fi EasyMesh devices for home deployment.

Wi-Fi EasyMesh uses a controller to manage the network, which consists of the controller plus additional APs, called agents. Establishing controllers to manage and coordinate activity among the agents ensures that each AP does not interfere with the other, bringing both expanded, uniform coverage and more efficient service.

How is Wi-Fi EasyMesh different from other mesh networks?

Wi-Fi EasyMesh removes the need to stay within a single-vendor ecosystem to provide the benefits of multiple AP (also called “mesh”) networks. Using standardized technology gives service providers and consumers more choice and flexibility.

Which generations of Wi-Fi technology does Wi-Fi EasyMesh support?

Wi-Fi EasyMesh supports Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 6. Members can view the Wi-Fi EasyMesh program requirements and test plan for more details. To become a member, visit our membership page.

What other backhaul link technologies will Wi-Fi EasyMesh work with?

Wi-Fi EasyMesh networks enable the use of other connectivity technologies supported by the IEEE 1905.1 protocol.

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