This TP-Link Deco Wi-Fi 7 mesh system eliminates internet dead zones with speeds up to 4.3Gbps
THE SO WHAT
Wi‑Fi 7 mesh at 4.3 Gbps turns the home and small office into a much more capable edge-compute environment—good enough for local AI inference and high-density video. If you’re building consumer or prosumer products, assume this class of connectivity as baseline in 12–24 months and design experiences accordingly.
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