# Microhard vs WiFi : pros/cons?

Source: https://forum.modalai.com/topic/940/microhard-vs-wifi-pros-cons
Category: General Questions (https://forum.modalai.com/category/2/general-questions)
Posted: 2022-05-13 20:26:26 UTC by Eg
Replies: 3 · Views: 594

## Eg · 2022-05-13 20:26:26 UTC

Microhard modems have longer range. But if the intention is to operate the system within 100ft, is there any particular advantage to microhard modem vs existing WiFi5/6 MIMO ?

## Reply by Chad Sweet (ModalAI staff) · 2022-05-13 20:28:42 UTC

Microhard also supports mesh which might be interesting. In general, if you just need 50m or so WiFi is fine

## Reply by Eg · 2022-05-13 20:33:22 UTC

The modems 
* The modems on modalAI site are only configured for point to point . correct?
* Does microhard have better robustness? like minimal throughtput, no drop off etc? Wifi systems we tried drop connection randomly and take sometime to reconnect.

## Reply by Chad Sweet (ModalAI staff) · 2022-05-13 20:35:39 UTC

In general, yes Microhard is designed for point to point robustness at longer range. Like all radios, your mileage may vary.