# Making WiFi Access Easier The Orb Concept Router is Eggsactly What's Needed By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-03-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-wifi-access-easier-the-orb-concept-router-is-eggsactly-whats-needed References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/orb-wifi-router-concept) Getting WiFi in a home or business can be a frustrating and expensive proposition. Either you break your shins and knees crawling around an attic, or hire someone to do the crawling around for you. This concept router would make it easy is pi to set up a [great network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eero1). The [Orb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnia-radiation-balancer-stickers) takes advantage of a [light bulb location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-smart-lights) for it's power and there are no cables. **Implications** - People who do not fully understand technology prefer products that require minimal understanding and set up. This way, they do not get frustrated with the process. Ideas like the Orb Concept Router are intelligent as they are easy to use and do not require extensive expertise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Simplified Wifi Setup:** Products that simplify WiFi setups for homes and businesses to reduce user frustration. - **Location-based Wifi Innovation:** Innovations that leverage existing infrastructure, such as light bulbs, for WiFi access points. - **Easy-to-use Networking Devices:** Development of networking devices that do not require extensive technological expertise to set up and use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart Home Technology:** Integration of simplified WiFi setup products in smart home technology to enhance user experience. - **Lighting Industry:** Collaboration opportunities between networking and lighting industries to develop location-based WiFi access points. - **Consumer Electronics:** Development of easy-to-use networking devices for general consumers, particularly those with limited technological expertise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interchangeable Cover Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-wifi-router.md) - [Sculptural Wifi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-x3-pro-wifi.md) - [Smokestack Factory-Inspired Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complex-1.md) - [Modern Affordable Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-1.md) - [Accessible WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-orbi-370-series.md) - [Unified Smart Home Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cisco-home-hub.md) - [Wall Art Mesh Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-ultrathin-mesh-router.md) - [Advanced Avian-Inspired Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlink-aquila-pro-ai-m95.md) - [Customizable Network Router Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-router-1.md)