WiFi 6

WiFi 6: Get your kicks with WiFi 6!

The latest WLAN generation is called WLAN 6 or Wi-Fi 6. This standard is faster, more powerful and achieves a greater range. In addition, WLAN 6 scores in terms of energy efficiency and security. We'll show you how to get the most out of your new WiFi 6 network.

What is WiFi 6?

WiFi 6 is the latest generation of WiFi technology. The terms Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11ax are also used as synonyms for the network protocol. The latter is mainly found in technical language usage. The history of WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) begins in the late 1990s. The transmission standard developed from the no longer used 802.11 to 802.11n (WLAN 4) to the now new 802.11ax (WLAN 6). 

What are the advantages of WiFi 6?

As can be seen from the infographic, a WLAN 6 router provides you with a significantly higher data throughput. With WLAN 6 you surf up to 2.5 times as fast as with WLAN 5. However, it should be noted that these are theoretical gross values. In practice, a maximum of 50 percent of the theoretical transmission speed is realistic, but the achievable values ​​depend on the respective Internet connection. WLAN 6 offers particular advantages when many different end devices are connected to your network. Possible applications are households with several simultaneous users , but also smart home systems with several wireless cameras, motion detectors and the like. Or offices and student flat shareswho like to celebrate extensive streaming evenings in 4K or 8K. In addition to the greater range and speed, WLAN 6 also impresses with improved energy efficiency. So you not only save nerves when downloading and uploading, but you can also reduce power consumption. Currently, the energy saving effect mainly relates to IOT applications and autonomous devices. But the increasing networking of private households can be done in the future through the use of WLAN 6-capable receivers. WPA3 ( Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) also increases WLAN security.

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WiFi 6 devices in 2022

Which devices support WiFi 6? You should ask yourself this question to get the most out of your WLAN 6 router. Because WLAN 6 is a new technology, the standard will only gradually find its way into household and office equipment. Many mobile phones that have appeared in the last two to three years are already WLAN 6-capable. Notebooks and smart TVs are also gradually being converted to WLAN 6. Also in the field of smart home devices, washing machines, refrigerators and the like will soon communicate via WLAN 6.