Until recently, most users relied o

U
ntil recently, most users
relied on Wi-Fi networks
simply to access webpages
and e-mail, activities that
don’t require much bandwidth.
Now, the technology can be utilized
in some cases for more demanding
applications such as multimedia
streaming and audioconferencing.
Today, however, users want more
from their wireless technologies, such
as the ability to smoothly stream
video, download music or large data
files, videconference, participate in
multiplayer games, and remotely or
automatically control thermostats or
other systems.