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Wifi networks and home automation systems are expected to last 50+ years. (infosec.pub)
submitted 1 month ago by WaterWaiver@aussie.zone to c/electronics@discuss.tchncs.de
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I was reading up on the life expectancy of different building materials when I came across this gem.

Screenshot is of page 122 https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/SEA-SIPP%20Technical%20Report%20Appendix%20C%20Life%20Expectancy%20of%20Building%20Materials.pdf

I guess the ethernet cables could last that long, but they rate house wiring to a lower lifetime. Ethernet cables are not "wireless", however.

The only other wireless systems I can think of are garage door openers, but they are definitely not expected to last 50 years.

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[–] Soapbox1858@lemm.ee 21 points 1 month ago

Pretty unlikely anyone will want 50yr old WiFi tech for normal use. If the capacitors even last that long. I know vintage computer collectors have to recap a lot of machines to keep them going. As a camera collector myself, the early electronics in cameras are often dead already, or ticking time bombs for failure.