At a wide-ranging media briefing in San Francisco Oct. 4, Google talked about everything from smartphones to virtual reality. But one of its most important announcements focused on wireless connectivity. At the event, the company announced Google Wifi, technology designed to replace the WiFi routers users typically have at home or in small offices.
Using a mesh network, Google Wifi is expandable to up to three individual units that can deliver wireless internet access across 4,500 square feet. Like the OnHubs that came before it, Google Wifi is controlled by a simple mobile app, enabling users to control who can access the network and when. Since Google Wifi includes several security features, the device could prove useful in a small business.
