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This sequential pattern leaves users susceptible to connection gaps, making for a spotty connection (and likely,

frustrated customers). With MU-MIMO, the data stream is simultaneous rather than sequential, sending information

to multiple clients at once without breaking the connection. This creates much more stable Internet, and is far

better suited to the modern Wi-Fi ecosystem.

What 802.11ac Means for Your Business

If you keep the books for your business, you’ll surely notice that 802.11ac access points cost about 10 percent

more than their “n”-branded cousins. As a rule of thumb, APs have a replacement cycle of about 18 to 24 months.

By skipping the current “cycle” of APs and adopting the 802.11ac standard early, you’re essentially buying your

business two more years of industry-leading Wi-Fi at a pretty nominal cost.

But despite what the cynics say, business isn’t entirely about money — it’s about creating a quality experience.

Here are a few ways that 802.11ac has the potential to enhance businesses operations for companies of all

shapes and sizes. It can:

• Reliablystreamhigh-denitionand4Kcontent,whichisbecominganincreasinglyintegralpartofinteractive

marketing, sales, and development tools.

• Adapttomorebandwidth-intensiveapps,likemedia-heavyPowerPoints(orevenradiostreamingforyour

customers).

• Takeadvantageofthe“clean”5GHzband,whichisfreefromcordlessphoneandmicrowaveinterference.

• Enablefast,stress-freestreamingvideoconferences(soyouknowthatSkypeproductrevealorFaceTime

pitch will go off seamlessly).

• Streamlineandspeedupthetransferoflarge,data-hungryles,whetheryou‘reuploadingmediatothecloud

or wirelessly transferring from PC to PC.

• OpenupyourbusinesstothepossibilityoftheInternetofThings,whichincludes802.11ac-compatible

devices ranging from alarm systems, to badge readers, to smart refrigerators.

• Increasethroughput,speedandstabilityforapotentialincreaseinemployeeproductivity.

And, if you upgrade to the newer Wave 2 802.11ac access points, you can ensure compatibility with upcoming

Wave 2 client devices — further future-prooﬁng your business.

Take a moment to notice how deeply Wi-Fi affects your average business day,

from your need to look up info on the ﬂy, to impromptu PDF downloads,

to happy customers swiping away on their tablets. 802.11ac is more than

just a collection of digits and decimals — it‘s a way to ensure that those

moments, those experiences that make your business thrive, are always up

to your standards.