As we saw in our previous article on the subject, Wi-Fi now has different version numbers simpler.Here are the latest versions of Wi-Fi you’re likely to come across still :
- Wi-Fi 4 : c802.11n standard, launched in 2009
- Wi-Fi 5 : c802.11ac standard, launched in 2014
- Wi-Fi 6 : cThis is the new version of Wi-Ficalledthe Wi-Fi 802.11ax.
The Wi-Fi 6: what are the advantages?
TheWi-Fi 6corresponds to the Wi-Fi 802.11axstandard , which is thepenultimate evolution of the Wi-Fi coming in 2019 (since we’re hearing about a final version at the time of publishing this article). The promise of this new generation of wifi was to increase speed and performance… as usual, you might say.
A faster, more efficient Wi-Fi network in densely populated areas
Faster data transfers were therefore part of the this new wifi Wi-Fi.A data rate increase40%compared to the speeds of the previous standard (wifi 5 Wi-Fi) is calculatede on connecting a device to a standard modem Wi-Fi 6.
This new speed is related more data transmitted on the same frequencies radio and more powerful processors capable of absorbing the load working additional.
In densely populated environments, the Wi-Fi 6 is now more efficient. Until now, le Wi-Fi ahad tend to be slowed down in a dense area with many other connected devices around you.
That’s right, you may have already experienced the slow connection in an airport, a shopping mall or a large office with everyone connected in Wi-Fi.
And it’s not limited to not only in densely populated areas. You should be able to benefit also at home if you have many devices connected to your Wi-Fior if you live in an apartment with a lot of other connectionsxions in the vicinity.
Longer battery life
Thanks to a new new Target Wake Time (Target Wake Timesystemsystem,) your smartphone, tablet, PC or other connected device should get better battery life.
This ecoenergy efficiency is as follows: thehen the router Wi-Fi communicates with your device, he can tell her exactly when to turn on her radio Wi-Fi on standby and when to wake up to receive the next transmission. Visit radio Wi-Fi doit spend more time on standby, and thus extend battery life.
On which appliancescan I find the new Wi-Fi 6 standard?
Currently, the developments in the Wi-Fi 6 are still in progress.
From modems Wi-Fi 6 modems certainly already on the market butfew devices endorse this new standard Wi-Fi. In fact have modem Wi-Fi 6 modem for your devices to benefit is not enough.
We must ut also support this new standard.At the time of writing this article, while only Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones werewere compatible Wi-Fi 6we are told that the Wi-Fi Alliance has already introduced a new evolution of the standard: Wi-Fi 6E.
We’re preparing an article on the advantages of this new Wi-Fi and and the benefits you’ll be able to enjoy very soon.Toinstall the Wi-Fi network in your company in Geneva or Lausannebest suited to your needs, call in the professionals. L’Infologo teamteam will be happy to answer your questions and organize the installation of your Wi-Fi system.
