WiLink8 solutions are an ideal fit for many applications that need reliable performance and robustness. The number of application areas where the WiLink8 device is being adopted is growing. This combined with excellent support and impressive features, makes it a very attractive solution for multiple end equipment types in many sectors.

Figure 1-1 Range Extension Using WiLink8 in STA+AP Mode and Wi-Fi + Bluetooth/Bluetooth low energy Use case

WiLink8 also supports IEEE802.11s mesh operating concurrently with AP or STA modes. The mesh topology enables devices to be connected to their own private network. Such a configuration can be used in multiple end equipments like intercoms, sensor networks, smart meter networks, and so forth. Also simultaneous operation in AP or STA enables each node to be connected to the internet (mesh+STA) or other devices connected to it (mesh+AP). Mesh+STA mode enables the mesh network data to be streamed to internet in applications where the mesh network is used for data aggregation from multiple sensor networks. In the Mesh+AP configuration the data from different stations connected to the AP can access the internet through mesh, thus providing redundancy and reduced likelihood of a connection loss. Mesh networks can also be used for range extension. The mesh topology can also be used in applications where a group of Wi-Fi devices needs to be mobile. A typical example could be using the Wi-Fi enabled devices for safety helmets for workers to maintain communication with each other.

Figure 1-2 Wi-Fi Mesh Network Topology

Wi-Fi Direct/P2P mode enables many use cases that are needed for gaming controllers, wireless remotes, energy meters, connection to printers, smart speakers, and so forth. A P2P network avoids the need to be connected to an end device through a hotspot or AP. This is practically useful in many applications where the connection is required between two peers rather than through the network. In public infrastructure devices like energy meters, direct connection is helpful as this avoids any infrastructure privacy concerns.

Figure 1-3 P2P Topology