We use Wi-Fi daily in our homes and workspaces for great speed internet and hassle-free network connections. But have we ever thought of how Wi-Fi works? Wi-Fi is a wireless technology that provides high-speed internet and network connections to several devices at the same time. Wi-Fi is widely used in most workspaces, homes and even public places to provide with great speed Internet services. A Wi-Fi system usually has a small device called the router which transmits radio signals through which it can connect multiple devices or to the internet by forming a WLAN in the area. Wi-Fi allows devices to communicate directly and more efficiently without using wires or cables.
Wi-Fi is the future of the radio waves and was established as a concept way back in the 1800s and more formally in the late 1900s. Nowadays there is immense growth and innovation in the Wi-Fi technology. The next big thing in Wi-Fi technology is the next generation Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6. The most exciting feature of Wi-Fi 6 is its incredible speed. But there is much more to this next-gen technology than just its speed. Wi-Fi 6 will revolutionize and modify the way routers work for better range and connectivity. Let us first understand what the next generation Wi-Fi 6 is and how it works. The next generation Wi-Fi 6 or technically known as 802.11ax is the latest version of the 802.11 standards for wireless networks and connections, more commonly known as Wi-Fi. It is an upgraded version of the Wi-Fi 5 which allows more compatible devices and routers to make better use of its speed and range for more efficient connectivity. The Wi-Fi 6 is approximately 30% faster than its previous version, Wi-Fi 5. It has more device and IoT capacity to allow connections in larger spaces without compromising speed and efficiency. It can provide great connectivity from homes and workspaces jam-packed with devices to large auditoriums, lecture halls, and even stadiums. Wi-Fi 6 isn’t focused on just improving the speed for a single connected device but making sure each device connected to it has maximum speed and improved overall connectivity.
Wi-Fi 6 allows routers to communicate with more devices at a time, allows routers to share data with multiple devices at the same time and also allows devices to schedule check-ins with Wi-Fi routers. Along with new and improved software, Wi-Fi 6 also demands new hardware that can cope up with the speed of the new-gen technology. Wi-Fi 6 is known to schedule connection timings with devices, reducing the time for which they need to keep their antennas powered on to search for signals. This helps increase the battery life of your devices and keeps them running longer. Wi-Fi 6 also ensures better security for your devices and data. It is optional for current devices and routers to use the new security protocol WPA3 but Wi-Fi 6 has to inculcate WPA3 to get a certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance. This ensures complete and all-round security for your devices and data.
Speed, security and sustainability are the main features of the next generation Wi-Fi 6 which make it a revolutionary upgrade in the digital world. However, Wi-Fi 6 is just getting started. It is quite expensive to employ it for now and many devices are not yet compatible with the high speeds of the networking system. This will take some time getting used to but will ensure a smart, technologically-driven and more efficient way of networking in the near future.