Upgrade to an Affordable Wi-Fi 7 Mesh: Introducing the MSI Roamii Mesh Systems!
Networking
Upgrading your network is a chore, and that’s exactly why we wait for significant generational leaps before even considering it. When we do upgrade, it’s to access better features, to keep up with faster broadband (+fiber) connections, or to serve more modern wireless devices.
So, is it the right time for an upgrade? And will the type of network impact your experience?
Well, with each US home now serving an average of 17 connected devices (link), older Wi-Fi standards just aren’t cutting it anymore.
If you’re on an older network, you might’ve noticed the signs – frequent disconnections, unexpected slowdowns, or even inexplicably failing to connect to your home network without restarting your router.
Wi-Fi 7 is designed for our modern, super-connected world, where someone or some IoT ‘thing’ is always online.
It builds on previous Wi-Fi generations and the newly-available 6GHz frequency band to move away from the older, congested 2.4 GHz band – enabling interference-free connectivity and a more reliable experience.
ABI Research estimates that most homes will have Wi-Fi 6/6E capable devices by next year (2025). The study also predicts a long lifespan for Wi-Fi 7 with Wi-Fi 7 device shipments to consumers crossing the 50% mark only in 2028!
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But what does this mean for you at home?
Well, simply put, upgrading to a Wi-Fi 7 network now means that you can enjoy a no-compromise networking experience with multi-gigabit speeds, tons of devices, and more, for nearly half a decade. It gives you ample time before you even need to think about another upgrade!
However, before upgrading, it’s important to settle on the type of network you want in your home: a mesh system or a standalone router?
Wi-Fi Mesh vs. Traditional Wi-Fi Networks: What’s the Difference and What’s Better?
If you’re on a typical network, your internet provider will have you set up with a single Wi-Fi router. You connect your wireless devices to this router to access the internet. Although this arrangement used to work just fine, our homes are now full of connected smart devices, smartphones, PCs, laptops, and more that need to stay online.
To make matters worse for our poor router, our modern day demands from the internet are getting, well, pretty demanding with common uses like streaming high-resolution videos/movies or attending video calls.
What’s more, your router might not be placed in an ideal location for your home – leaving several dead spots where your connection just slows down to a crawl or outright disconnects.
A mesh system, on the other hand, has a main router and one or more satellite routers.
The main router connects to these satellites with a wired/wireless connection called a backhaul. Your wireless devices can then, depending on distance and signal strength, connect to either the main router or its satellites without compromising connection speed and stability.
This setup spreads the Wi-Fi signal more evenly across your home, eliminating dead spots and keeping your devices online even as you move around.
Introducing the MSI Roamii Mesh Wi-Fi 7 Systems
Access to modern wireless standards is an issue for those who don’t follow technology so closely. From complex setups and interfaces to super high prices, there are many factors that might keep you away from hopping to the latest and greatest.
It is baked into these mesh systems from the get-go, with a fast, easy setup process that’ll get you up and running in mere minutes.
We built the MSI Roamii Mesh Systems with a singular goal in mind – Simplicity.
It is baked into these mesh systems from the get-go, with a fast, easy setup process that’ll get you up and running in mere minutes.
And they’re no slouches! The Roamii Mesh Systems will come equipped with the latest generation of wireless connectivity – Wi-Fi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be. Compared to the previous generation, this standard boasts 4.8x faster speeds, 100x lower latencies, and higher (5x) network capacities.
If you’re not familiar with Wi-Fi 7 yet, here are a few key features:
- 320 MHz Ultra-Wide Channels for higher bandwidth
- Access to the congestion-free 6 GHz Frequency Band
- Higher Density Communication with 4K-QAM
- Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
- Multiple RU (Resource Units)
- Preamble Puncturing
Please head to our dedicated Wi-Fi 7 article here to find out more about Wi-Fi 7’s features.
In addition to Wi-Fi 7’s next-gen features, the MSI Roamii mesh systems also ship with MSI FortiSecu and a rich network management interface with features like schedule management, content filters, parental controls, and more. And yes, no subscription required!
Wi-Fi 7 features like MLO (Multi-Link Operation) and access to the 6 GHz band also enables multi-band connections over Wi-Fi for a much more robust wireless network! It also means you can enjoy seamless multi-gigabit wireless connectivity throughout your home without the hassle of extenders.
These mesh systems will also come equipped with the processing power and features they need to keep all your devices online without disruptions caused by network congestion.
Although Wi-Fi 7 standalone routers are a solid option, the coverage and features they offer just can’t match the capabilities of a full-fledged mesh network enhanced by Wi-Fi 7.
Advantages of a Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System
- Maximize Whole-Home Wi-Fi Coverage: You can enjoy strong Wi-Fi connectivity across every corner of your home. For you, this means uncompromising speeds wherever you are.
- Seamless Connectivity: The mesh system acts as a single, cohesive Wi-Fi network that spans your entire home – ensuring you remain connected even as you move around.
- Supercharge with Wi-Fi 7: Leverage the latest Wi-Fi features and access the congestion-free 6GHz frequency band to significantly enhance the speeds and reliability of your home Wi-Fi.
- Easy Setup: Mesh systems are far easier to configure than setting up multiple individual nodes for better coverage. No complicated setup or configuration needed. Depending on the Mesh system, the setup can be as easy as plug and play.
- Simple, Network-Wide Parental Controls and Management: Enable a whole range of cohesive parental control and access filtering features across your entire home – without a subscription!
Pricing and Availability
Even though the MSI Roamii Mesh Systems offer ultra-fast Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, seamless whole home coverage, and the FortiSecu suite, we believe that a quality home network should be accessible to all. That’s exactly why we aim to keep these mesh systems to an affordable price point.
Stay tuned and follow the MSI Blog for more updates, so you can grab a Roamii to upgrade your home network as soon as possible!
Learn More About WiFi 7 Standard: https://www.msi.com/Landing/what-is-wifi-wifi6-wifi6e-wifi7
