What is WiFi Six?

Wi-Fi6 is the next generation standard in WiFi technology.

04:09 27 April 2020

Wi-Fi 6, which is also known as "AX WiFi" or "802.11ax WiFi", is the next-generation standard in WiFi technology that builds on the current 802.11ac WiFi standard. It was built to address the growing demand for a more robust and reliable connection for households that are using multiple devices and require a stutter-free VR experience or vivid 4K and 8K streaming. 

 

Wi-Fi6 uses both 1024-QAM to provide a signal packed with more data and a 160 MHz channel to provide a wider channel to make your WiFi faster. The technology utilises 8x8 uplink/downlink, MU-MIMO, OFDMA and BSS Color to provide up to 4x larger capacity and to handle more devices.

 

Wi-Fi6 works by expanding the WiFi band from 80 MHz to 160 MHz, doubling the channel width and creating a faster connection from your router to your device. As such, users are able to enjoy 8K movies, large file downloads and uploads and responsive smart home devices.