It's like a gold rush

The Adhoc Ruins in northern Kanto, a hidden gem for wireless LAN enthusiasts, is bustling with people with shovels in their hands, just before the cherry blossoms bloom.

On April 1, it was learned that multiple "Wi-Fi", believed to be among the oldest in Japan, were found at the ruins.

Some of the excavated Wi-Fi were found to have not only "Arc-Fi" but also "Round-Fi". In addition, a strong wave type with three or more "Arc-Fi" was also discovered this time. The results of DNA analysis indicate that the multiple Wi-Fis unearthed seem to be in the same frequency band.

This is the first time in 30 years that so many Wi-Fi devices have been unearthed at once, and is unprecedented in the world. An expert at NTT Broadband Platform, who is familiar with ancient Wi-Fi, could not hide his excitement, saying, "I have never seen Wi-Fi in such good condition".

Possibly rewriting history

Until now, there have been various theories about the birth of Wi-Fi, with the standardization of the communication standard (IEEE802.11) in 1997 being one of them, and the common belief being that it was about 27 years ago. The current excavation significantly updates this theory, and Wi-Fi has existed for more than 30,000 years.

First, there was wireless LAN......For a long time, it was thought that wireless LAN was a form that evolved from wired LAN and reproduced as it adapted to the global environment and modern life. On the other hand, the excavated Wi-Fi dates from long before the birth of wired LANs in the world.

It is still fresh in our minds that the ,"Wi-Fi murals" have caused a stir. The murals, found in various locations in Japan, were initially thought to be "the tails of plants or animals". On the other hand, some thought, "Could it be Wi-Fi?" On the other hand, there were those who thought that it might be Wi-Fi. If the Wi-Fi that has been unearthed is genuine, there is a high possibility that it is also depicted in this mural. The possibility that this could be evidence to support the long-held theory of Wi-Fi's extinction due to the Ice Age has the academic community in an uproar.

What is the difference from recent Wi-Fi?

As you can see when you hold the device, it is much heavier than the typical Wi-Fi of today. Even taking into account the rust that has stuck to it, it seems safe to assume that the technology of the Paleolithic period was superior to anything one could imagine, considering that it could have flown through the atmosphere with this weight.

The hole in this section is another major difference from the Wi-Fi of recent times. When I pointed a tree branch at it as a test, it fit perfectly.

The astute reader may have noticed something. Yes, Wi-Fi was also used as a weapon in this era.

Used for hunting, but performance concerns

You have probably seen stone tools made of black andesite. Often made during the Paleolithic period, they were likely based on Wi-Fi. One researcher theorizes that it was used as a weapon and emitted radio waves to track the mammoth's Wi-Fi location system. Although it was not a matter of speculation, this unearthed item may have some impact on the theory.

Paleolithic hunting was harsh and often unsuccessful. If this is the case, then the Wi-Fi location system attached to the mammoths may not have been able to receive the signals properly.

Wi-Fi Continues to Evolve with Humans

Although the Wi-Fi found in this study is 30,000 years old, we may one day find remnants of Wi-Fi that existed 4.6 billion years ago. The Wi-Fi of that time may not have been powerful enough to be used satisfactorily. Today, on the other hand, Wi-Fi is always around us, and we can use it comfortably. Wi-Fi has always been the result of the incredible efforts of countless people.

If you're wondering about the latest Wi-Fi, rather than the endless mysteries of ancient Wi-Fi, NTTBP is here to help.