‘Anti-reflective’ coating allows Wi-Fi to pass through walls

Researchers at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) and the University of Rennes have discovered a new method that allows Wi-Fi signals to penetrate walls more effectively, a development that could transform home broadband connectivity – as well as and 6G. (opens in new tab)Currently, Wi-Fi signals reflect off or are absorbed into solid walls, which limits their range and the quality of the transmission. To remedy this, the researchers created a method which ‘calculates’ an anti-reflective invisible structure to a solid wall, that allows the signal to pass through without disruption.

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