A summary of 2020 in networking equipment

The year 2020 was revolutionary in many ways, the use of modern network solutions and the need for high-quality equipment that guarantees stable operation of a high-speed network have become much more widespread. What were the most significant events and what has changed?

The epidemic and its consequences

The worldwide pandemic has led to more and more businesses opting for remote work. This has led to an increased demand for home appliances that streamline the use of the network while allowing you to work unhindered. A variety of cloud-based solutions have become very popular. In addition, more people have started replacing their routers, switching network providers and investing in modern technologies. Poles moved their offices to their homes, so it was necessary to provide them with high quality equipment, computers, network devices and accessories. It was a good year for companies that focus on introducing innovative solutions that guarantee higher throughput, comfort of use of technological solutions and ease of configuration. Systems based on remote management and control of the network also gained much. Stronger security measures were developed and companies were eager to equip their employees with while they transitioned to remote work.

Devices operating at 60GHz and LTE cat.6 and cat.12

Many devices that operate at 60 GHz have appeared on the Polish market. The leading company in this category is Ubiquiti. It has released a bridge equipped with directional antennas. This made it possible to use all the advantages of the 60 GHz frequency while bypassing its disadvantages, among which the biggest so far was the susceptibility to changing weather conditions. The throughput of all systems using radio solutions has been increased.

Another breakthrough was the emergence of products with category LTE 6 and 12. They made a significant increase in convenience and efficiency of network connections. LTE category 6 routers allow the support of 4G networks, the use of fast data transmission (up to 300 Mbit/s), and also the aggregation of two frequency bands, i.e. combining into one channel and using two bands. Whereas, devices with LTE category 12 are a comfort which has not been available for a long time - aggregation of four bands, throughput up to 300 Mbit/s and smooth operation of the network. In our online store you will find both devices operating at 60 GHz and LTE routers of category 6 and 12.

The emergence of the Halny company and the spread of MESH devices

The Polish network solutions market gained a lot in 2020. Halny company was established, which uses innovative solutions and creates revolutionary network devices. They allow you to take full advantage of the smart home functionality. The Halny brand has designed many modern solutions for businesses and homes like multifunctional client terminals allowing to use different OLT providers, multi-port, with antennas and possibility of using IPTV or voice services. The Polish Halny company showed that our national specialists are at a very high level, and it is expected that every next year will only make it more popular around the world.

In the year 2020, MESH devices have gained greater recognition and have greatly enhanced the capabilities of wireless networks by increasing their range. With these systems it was possible to reduce interference, accelerate network performance, and eliminate "dead zones" in terms of network signal availability in a particular building. With the proliferation of smart home solutions, the demand for modern devices has also increased. MESH home equipment manufacturers have benefited from this.

Development of home solutions

The demand for reliable internet has increased this year. This is why innovative technological solutions have gained so many eager customers. The reasons for this change are not just to be found in the shift of many people to working from home. Cloud gaming has played an important role here. Gaming in the cloud and using its computing power has, in a way, forced you to equip yourself with a better internet, which is stable and at the same time reaches high speeds.

Another solution that has become widespread in Poland, and also worldwide, are home monitoring systems. IP cameras equipped with a microphone and speaker have gained particular recognition among users. This proved to be a great convenience for parents working remotely, whose children were studying in the same way. The possibility of observing whether the child has overslept, asking whether he/she needs help, verifying whether he/she participates in the online lessons - all these activities can be performed without leaving the computer, but only with the use of modern monitoring systems. They have also turned out to be extremely important for people who, wanting to be outdoors, moved to the countryside, rented houses or apartments in places with lots of nature. Lockdown made a lot of families feel the negative consequences of living in city centers and decided to leave for several months for their own comfort. This is why sales of home monitoring systems have increased so much. Inductive chargers also gained popularity in 2020.

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