As the number of connected devices increases, a reliable and fast home network becomes critical. If you live in a smart home, that need increases exponentially, with your home network essentially acting as the backbone of your entire system. 

If you haven’t upgraded your home network since integrating this vast infrastructure, you’ll find some irritating occurrences. The devices and activities that take up significant bandwidth—the maximum amount of data your connection can handle—begin to falter. 

The video conference call lags, letting you know the kids are playing Fortnite in the media room. The home Wi-Fi signal drops when you try to work out on the patio. You’ve come to expect the buffering wheel when watching Netflix.

Instead of getting used to slow speeds and dropped connections, it may be time for an upgrade. For a smart home, that often refers to an enterprise-grade network. Let’s explore what this means and how it supports your home’s connectivity in Manhattan, NY.

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What Is an Enterprise-Grade Home Network?

The hardware you receive from your Internet Service Provider is usually designed for your typical 2,000-square-foot home. It isn’t geared toward smart, luxury homes that have extensive connectivity, are larger in scale, and are often constructed of building materials that can block RF signals. Whenever your home’s coverage exceeds 2,000 feet, you need several Wi-Fi access points, a standard practice in enterprise-grade systems.

Built for businesses, it’s faster, more robust, and offers additional security compared to consumer-grade home networks. 

What Makes Up an Enterprise-Grade Network?

Achieving enterprise connectivity requires corresponding hardware and programming. This hardware is designed to last up to 30 years, outliving many devices. Enhanced security features are also built into the devices, which may include routers, Wi-Fi access points, and network switches.

Where Does the New Wi-Fi Standard Fit In?

Wi-Fi standards have been on the move over the last several years. First, we went to Wi-Fi 6, then Wi-Fi 6e, an extension of Wi-Fi 6, and now many are on the verge or have integrated Wi-Fi 7. So, what does this mean for smart homes and the networks that support them? 

Wi-Fi 6 doubled the maximum bandwidth and significantly improved speed. Wi-Fi 6e offers lower latencies (the time it takes for data to travel) making it ideal for fast-paced video games requiring quick reaction times and virtual meetings. Wi-Fi 6 also reduces congestion and supports more devices. 

Working with Total Home Technologies

At Total Home Technologies, we’ve been creating smart homes and the networks that support them for over 30 years. We consider the number of devices, how many people are connected at one time, and if you’re streaming large amounts of data. 

Then, we design a scalable network capable of meeting your home’s networking needs now and into the future. The outcome? Every connected device in your home works as you want it to, when you want it to, every time. To learn more about today’s home Wi-Fi or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Total Home Technologies today.