Skip to main content

What Is Wi-Fi 6 and Why Is It Better?

what-is-wi-fi-6-and-why-is-it-better-1

The Next Generation of Wi-Fi Brings Faster Speeds & Less Crashes

Have you heard of Wi-Fi 6? If you’re like most people, you may have been unaware that there was even a Wi-Fi 5. 

Wi-Fi standards are always upgrading, and each new version has its own name. Until recently, wireless standards were referred to by their technical name, like 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5). The latest version, 802.11ax, is also known as Wi-Fi 6. It’s the speediest Wi-Fi standard available on the market, letting more devices communicate simultaneously. If you’re tired of slow and unreliable internet, it might be time to trade in your router for Wi-Fi 6. 

But what is better about Wi-Fi 6? Is it worth the upgrade? We’ll share what Wi-Fi 6 can provide your home below. And if you’re curious about a home network installation in the Southlake, TX area, contact Texadia Systems here

SEE ALSO: Learn How to Raise the Bar on Your Home Network

Faster Speeds 

Wi-Fi 6 is not only faster than its predecessor, but it’s nearly three times faster! Wi-Fi 6 offers 9.6 gigabits per second. Wi-Fi 5 currently runs on 3.5 Gbps. You’ll likely never need 9.6 Gbps—the typical download speed is 72 Mbps, less than one percent of Wi-Fi 6’s speed. But the 9.6 Gbps is still important. It can be split up across a whole home network to all your devices, so more technology can run quickly at the same time.

Communicates with More Devices 

Wi-Fi 6 operates on MU-MIMO technology, which stands for multiple user, multiple input multiple output. That means your router can now send data to several devices in the same broadcast—eight at once. Wi-Fi 5 can currently only handle four devices at a time. 

So even if someone is streaming Netflix downstairs, it won’t interrupt your video call. You can connect thermostats, video doorbells, smart lights, and speakers to the Wi-Fi, and it won’t cause a traffic jam. 

Superior Security

Wi-Fi 6 routers support WPA3, which is the latest encryption standard. That makes it more difficult for hackers to attempt accessing your data. WPA3 patches up shortcomings in the previous WPA2, like guessing passwords repeatedly until a match is found. WPA3 makes it much harder for hackers to crack off-site.

Longer Battery Life 

You’ll also find that your devices live much longer when running on Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 6 includes a feature called “wake time targets,” which allow periods of downtime between transmissions. Your computers, tablets, phones, and other devices will experience a much longer battery lifespan with these moments of rest. 

When a Router Isn’t a Cure-All

Wi-Fi 6 is certainly an improvement to older routers, and you’ll see a smoother and swifter performance on all devices near it. But a single router or modem isn’t always enough to connect large properties. If you find certain floors or areas of your home can’t reach a signal, you might need more networking hardware. 

Adding wireless access points across your house should extend Wi-Fi in hard-to-reach rooms. And if you’re still struggling to get all the connection you need, we recommend a hybrid wired and wireless network. We’ll connect essential technology like your work computer or smart TV to the network over Ethernet cables and let the rest of your technology connect over Wi-Fi. 

Assembling a home network installation can be a headache. For guidance and assistance in the Southlake area, contact Texadia Systems here. We design and install home networks that our clients can rely on. 

Why Lutron Is the Smart Choice for Shading and Lig...
3 Key Questions to Ask a Control4 Dealer Before an...

Related Posts

Tags

video Commercial Networking JBL smart home automation Generac Home Network DMF Lighting Zoom Rooms Sony Teams Lutron Commercial Security Whole Home AV Acoustics AV Integration Wireless Access Points video-tele conferencing Commercial Network Smart Home System Energy Management Microsoft Teams Sound Masking Unified Communications Commercial Automation System Conference Room Home Theater Installation Energy Managment Outdoor AV MicroLED Acoustic Treatments Energy Efficiency Hospitality AV IoT Control4 SurgeX LED Display Google Meet Conference Room Automation Smart Home Installation Conferencing Solutions smart home control Lighting Lighting Control 4K Audio Video Distribution Video Conferencing System Digital Signage Networking Ketra Klipsch High-End Audio Recording Studio Microphones Tunable LED Lighting Control4 Dealer Energy Efficient digital signage Mersive Savant Home Upgrades Video Conferencing Motorized Shades Audiovisual Equipment AV Distribution Commercial AV Voice Control Zoom Conference Room Technology Motorized Window Treatments Lighting Design AvaaS Whole Home Audio 2019 Smart Home Technology LED Lights Automated Shades Climate Control Air Media 2.0 Structured Cabling Boardroom Technology Video Analytics Audio Video Installation Team Rooms Conferencing Technology Whole-Home Audio Energy Control Conference Room AV Custom AV LED Video Walls Commercial Automation Commercial IT Smart Security Sonance Structured Wiring Coastal Source Home Networking Home Lighting Control Access Control Soundproofing Home Theater Texadia Surround Sound Motorized Shading Distributed Audio Wi-Fi 6 HomeWorks UCaaS commercial networking Video Walls Interactive Displays Residential Solutions Tunable Lighting Hotel AV Residential AV Smart Locks Surveillance Cameras maintenance Media Room Home Automation System Automation System Smart Home Company Hidden Audio Home Theaters Soundmasking Energy Efficient LED AV as a Service Touchless Technology LED Lighting Hi-fi Audio texadia systems 4K Surveillance AV Technology Circadian Lighting Power Management Outdoor TV Home Theater Installations new year Landscape Lighting Sonos Hidden AV residential av Control4 Showroom Network Services Cabling media room Audiovisual Audio Distribution Multi-Room Audio QSC DIY Electric Vehicle Home Audio Video Teams Rooms Samsung Conferencing System Outdoor Entertainment Network Cabling Service Home Networking Installation commercial av Meeting Room AV Mcintosh system integration smart home Verkada commercial automation Smart Home Automation Commercial Technology Wi-Fi Josh.ai Smart Lighting Remote Monitoring Home Security LED Cabling Installation Outdoor Audio Home Automation Crestron AirMedia AV Solutions Alarm.com Lutron Shades audio Draper Crestron home automation system Conferencing AV Home Networks Smart Lighting Control
Subscribe to Inspiration
Stay up to date on the latest smart technology ideas and innovations.

Powered By One Firefly   |    Sitemap   |    Privacy Policy


https://www.cigna.com/legal/compliance/machine-readable-files

This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.