Digital ID - awesome or scary - the future though!
About this episode
Connect ID is framed as Australia’s government-backed digital ID, with the host digging into how it’s used and whether people should worry. The conversation explains bank-based verification—“without handing over any information”—and highlights policy points like “nobody's going to be mandated to use a digital ID.” Budget figures and pilots are discussed, including rental applications where applicants may avoid sharing passports or driver’s licences. The show also touches on telco costs and how social media algorithms change engagement.
5 GHz
"two Wi-Fi networks [626.3s] the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz [628.3s] different devices connect to different ones [630.3s] and they work on different speeds"
5 GHz is another Wi‑Fi “lane.” It’s often faster, but the signal usually doesn’t go as far or pass through walls as easily.
“5 GHz” is another Wi‑Fi radio band. It generally offers higher speeds and less interference than 2.4 GHz, but it usually doesn’t travel as far or through walls as well.
2.4 GHz
"two Wi-Fi networks [626.3s] the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz [628.3s] different devices connect to different ones"
Wi‑Fi uses different radio “lanes.” The 2.4 GHz lane usually reaches farther, but it can get busy and feel slower.
“2.4 GHz” is a Wi‑Fi radio band. It typically travels farther and penetrates walls better, but it’s often more crowded and can be slower than higher bands.
Orbi
"but those routers [632.5s] so the Orbi or the Amazon Eero [636.3s] all the TP links or whatever you buy"
Orbi is a company/brand that makes mesh Wi‑Fi. It uses multiple Wi‑Fi units working together to cover more of your home.
Orbi is a brand of mesh Wi‑Fi systems. Like other mesh setups, Orbi nodes communicate with each other to extend coverage and maintain connectivity across rooms.
Amazon Eero
"so the Orbi or the Amazon Eero [636.3s] all the TP links or whatever you buy [638.1s] they also need to communicate with each other"
Amazon eero makes mesh Wi‑Fi systems. Instead of one router, it uses multiple units so Wi‑Fi can reach more rooms.
Amazon eero is a brand of home mesh Wi‑Fi systems. Mesh products like eero are designed to cover a whole house by using multiple nodes that communicate with each other.
TP links
"[636.3s] all the TP links or whatever you buy [638.1s] they also need to communicate with each other [640.9s] and with the dual band system"
TP-Link is a networking brand that makes Wi‑Fi routers and mesh systems. They’re part of the same category of gear being discussed here.
TP-Link is a brand that sells networking gear, including home Wi‑Fi routers and mesh systems. The segment is comparing different brands’ mesh approaches and how they handle multi-band communication.
dual band system
"and with the dual band system [642.9s] they're using the same [644.4s] Wi-Fi bands to communicate with each other [646.8s] as you are to get on the internet"
A dual-band Wi‑Fi setup can broadcast on two different Wi‑Fi frequencies. That can help devices connect more easily and can improve how routers talk to each other.
A “dual band system” uses two Wi‑Fi bands (commonly 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) to serve devices. In mesh or multi-router setups, those bands can also be used for router-to-router communication.
tri band system
"which is why a tri band system [651.5s] starts to look really attractive [653.2s] but it's a big jump up"
A tri-band Wi‑Fi system has an extra frequency. Often that extra band is used for the routers to talk to each other, which can make the whole network faster and more stable.
A “tri band system” uses three Wi‑Fi bands, typically adding a dedicated band for backhaul (router-to-router communication). That can reduce competition between devices and improve throughput in a mesh network.
Wi-Fi 7
"that's still Wi-Fi 7 [664.7s] but that's a like for like [666.9s] $649 Amazon Eero"
Wi‑Fi 7 is the newest Wi‑Fi “generation.” It’s meant to be faster and more responsive, especially when lots of devices are connected.
“Wi‑Fi 7” is the latest generation of Wi‑Fi standards (IEEE 802.11be). It’s designed to improve speed, reduce latency, and better handle many devices—especially when paired with tri-band mesh designs.
Netgear
"[668.6s] $1199 Amazon Eero [670.9s] Netgear do have [673.2s] a system but it's"
Netgear is a brand that makes home networking equipment like routers and mesh Wi‑Fi. They’re being mentioned as another competitor in this space.
Netgear is a networking brand that makes routers and mesh Wi‑Fi systems. In this segment, it’s mentioned as another option in the same tri-band/mesh category.
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