Wi-Fi has emerged as the most viable alternative to traditional wireline connectivity solutions, such as Ethernet and coaxial cables. It offers the convenience of cable-free connectivity for many devices, such as laptops and televisions, without the constraints of physical attachments. While the peak throughput of Wi-Fi 7 is significantly higher than previous Wi-Fi generations and exceeds the requirements of many applications, users may occasionally experience intermittent jitter during streaming or video conferencing. This indicates Wi-Fi's susceptibility to environmental factors that impact signal quality and consistency.
Consider a typical home scenario during a family gathering where multiple devices are simultaneously connected to Wi-Fi service. This increases the demand for throughput and generates more interference due to the rise in Wi-Fi devices. Wi-Fi uses collision avoidance technology, requiring access points (APs) and clients to wait for a random period before retransmitting if collisions are detected. When numerous devices compete for airtime, this can increase the chance of collisions and slow down users’ Wi-Fi access. In this white paper, we introduce Xtra Speed, a MediaTek Filogic ecosystem suite designed to adaptively enhance Wi-Fi performance not only under these conditions but also during daily use; for example, during peak hours when everyone is using Wi-Fi to access the internet.
The MediaTek Filogic Xtra Speed ecosystem improves performance, offers higher throughput, and reduces latency, ultimately enhancing the user experience and makes every day online activities seamless, and more enjoyable.