WiFi 6
Latest network protocol
WiFi 6 is the sixth generation of wireless networking technology, officially designated 802.11ax.
It offers faster speeds, better performance in crowded environments, and improved battery efficiency for connected devices compared to earlier standards.
The naming convention (WiFi 4, 5, 6) replaced the technical designations to make generational differences clearer to consumers.
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- gaming routerNetwork device for competitive play
- next genThe coming iteration
- meshInterlocking open weave
- range extenderAmplifies wireless signal coverage
gigabit · streaming · bandwidth · fast lane · signal · signal strength · wireless · antenna · connectivity · latency · throughput · dual-band · tri-band · network · home network · buffering · download · upload
- wirelessBluetooth, cellular, radio waves, cordless, signal boost
- Router Specsdual-band, tri-band, USB ports, antennas, processor
- Wi-Fi802.11n, wireless router, SSID, WPA, WPA2
- MIMOantenna array
WiFi 6Ethernet
Wired network standard
wired connection · fiber optic cable · LAN cable · hardwired · Cat6