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Wifi networks and home automation systems are expected to last 50+ years. (infosec.pub)

submitted 6 months 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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[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

This is the truth. I have some really old equipment going way back,and it all still works. It's just... nobody really wants a 10 megabit hub over a 1 gigabit switch.

[–] LilB0kChoy@lemm.ee 4 points 6 months ago

There are few exceptions to this rule. The one I always think of is the tape drive. 75 years on and still going strong with advancements in storage amount and encryption etc. but otherwise, largely still the same technology.