LINKSYS LEADS THE NEW STANDARD IN WI-FIEmpowering the Future of Small Business

Reliable Wi-Fi Connectivity is a Must for Small Business

The shift to the cloud, digital transformation, ubiquitous mobility, and the Internet of Things (IoT) all usher in many business advantages. Retail, education and healthcare, like many other verticals, are experiencing a big push into Wi-Fi devices and applications. This is rapidly becoming the norm and contributes to a heated competition for bandwidth. IoT especially will stretch capacity and without the proper network and connectivity architecture and bandwidth allocation, business-critical applications could suffer.

IoT Wi-Fi devices fastest-growing category over the next five years1

20 billion devicesconnected to the internet this year2

Worldwide smartphone market

1.84 billion units in 2020, up from 1.44 billion units in 20153

IoT In Small Business and Point of Sales Spells Big Opportunity

Think IoT is just for big business? Think again. Approximately 57 percent of small businesses think IoT will have a significant effect on their bottom line, according to an AVG survey.4

Why? Technology can help level the playing field and deliver real financial and competitive benefits to small businesses including more efficient operations, increased employee productivity, and the ability to expand into new areas of business.

There are a growing number of applications for smart, connected devices across industries and organizations of all sizes. Take retail, for example. A local boutique is just as likely—maybe more likely—to adopt technology and leverage IoT to run its business more efficiently. Modern retailers will leverage mobile POS systems to provide better customer experiences and manage their inventory in real time. They may employ digital surveillance for security, or digital signage and analytics to more precisely market to their customers.

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These inevitable trends, along with the ever-increasing demands from a growing universe of connected devices, mean that wireless connectivity issues will become simply unavoidable. Businesses need a better way to overcome the bandwidth struggle and upgrade their networks. SMBs depend on forward-thinking VARs who understand these advances and can keep them ahead of the pack.

MU-MIMO is the New Standard for Wi-FiHow do you begin to solve the bandwidth struggle for your customers? The answer is Wave 2 ac, also known as MU-MIMO (multi-user, multiple-input, multiple-output) technology. MU-MIMO allows a Wi-Fi router or access points to communicate with multiple devices simultaneously. This significantly decreases the time each device has to wait for a signal, which dramatically speeds up the network.

MU-MIMO is still an emerging technology, but forward-thinking companies like Linksys have anticipated its future demand. With the introduction of Linksys’ Max-Stream EA8500 (the first MU-MIMO-capable router) built on Qualcomm’s Wave 2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi chip, this faster networking solution has taken a giant step toward becoming the industry standard. Early adoption of MU-MIMO technology is taking place across an array of products, from routers to access points and USB client adapters. Users can expect

much more to come as the technology moves into the mainstream.

Future-Proof the NetworkGiven its superiority over existing network standards, it won’t take long before MU-MIMO becomes the norm for mobile client devices. But this does not mean users and solution providers should wait to upgrade existing Wi-Fi networks. MU-MIMO can be enabled on current laptops running Windows and Wi-Fi enabled equipment right now with the Linksys MU-MIMO USB Wi-Fi adapter, and be well positioned as they refresh with new MU-MIMO-enabled technology in the future.

Customers in every industry are using MU-MIMO Wi-Fi to triple the conventional speed of their Wi-Fi in a variety of use cases. ABI Research forecasts that MU-MIMO integrated circuit shipments will reach 3.2 billion by 2019. This is further evidence that the MU-MIMO-enabled access points, mobile devices, and laptops will continue to come online.

Don’t settle for older technology when the future is here. Set a new standard in connectivity for your customers with MU-MIMO today.

Customers in every industry are using MU-MIMO Wi-Fi to

triple the conventional speed of their Wi-Fi in a

variety of use cases.

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1 ABI Research Forecasts Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 801.15/4, NFC and GNSS Markets to Reach More Than 10 Billion Annual IC Shipments by 20212 IHS Markit, IoT Trend Watch 20173 IDC, Worldwide Smartphone Forecast 2016-2020 4 Business Insider, IoT for Small Business: Effects, opportunities & platform

LINKSYS ACCESS POINTS, ROUTERS & ADAPTERS

Linksys LAPAC2600 Business Pro Series Wireless-AC Dual-Band MU-MIMO Access Point Delivers next-generation Wi-Fi MU-MIMO technology for high-density performance and maximum data rates up to 2.53 Gbps with easy configuration and management.

Linksys VELOP Modular Wi-Fi MeshVelop modular Wi Fi mesh outperforms traditional routers and range extenders for 100 percent seamless Wi Fi without lag or buffering. With other Wi Fi, the signal degrades as you move farther away from the router, leaving you susceptible to dropped connections. Velop gives you full-strength Wi Fi everywhere.

Linksys WHW0303 VELOP Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (Pack of 3) Linksys WHW0302 VELOP Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (Pack of 2) Linksys WHW0301 VELOP Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (Pack of 1)

Linksys Max-Stream™ MU-MIMO Gigabit RouterNext-Gen AC delivers powerful Wi-Fi to multiple devices. Linksys Max-Stream features MU-MIMO, the latest advance toward uninterrupted, simultaneous Wi-Fi connections. Deliver faster Wi-Fi speeds over a busy network.

Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router Linksys EA8300 Max-Stream AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router Linksys EA7500 Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router

Linksys Max-Stream™ MU-MIMO Wireless USB Adapter Instantly upgrade Windows-based laptops, MacBooks, or desktop computers to the latest Wi-Fi standard. Connect to high-speed AC Wi-Fi for speed and performance for media streaming, online gaming, and other high-bandwidth activities.

Linksys WUSB6100M Max-Stream™ AC600 Wi-Fi Micro USB Adapter Linksys WUSB6400M AC1200 MU-MIMO USB Wi-Fi Adapter

Linksys WRT3200ACM MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi RouterLinksys’ ultra-fast open source AC Wi-Fi router is equipped with Tri-Stream 160 and premium MU-MIMO technologies to deliver blazing-fast, uninterrupted dual-band Wi-Fi speeds to multiple devices at the same time.