Wi-Fi 6E FAQ: What this huge upgrade to Wi-Fi means for youWireless speed is all about spectrum and making the most of what's available. For years, we have been stuck using Wi-Fi in 40MHz chunks at 2.4GHz and 80MHz chunks at 5GHz with 160MHz available in some cases. On April 23 2020, though, the FCC adopted rules to make 1,200MHz of spectrum available at 6GHz that can be used in the next generation of Wi-Fi. This new spectrum could be key to keeping Wi-Fi fast and reliable even as we ask more of it all the time.
Is this just Wi-Fi 6?
How much faster is it?
Do I need a new device for Wi-Fi 6E support?
Do I really need Wi-Fi 6E?
Should I wait for Wi-Fi 6E?
What is Wi-Fi 6E? Is this just Wi-Fi 6?
Wi-Fi 6E is Wi-Fi extended to the 6GHz band. Simply put, Wi-Fi 6E is the same thing as Wi-Fi 6 with access to the greater bandwidth available at 6GHz. With the 1,200MHz of space available on the 6GHz bands, there is a lot more room for Wi-Fi without overlap. This means that even if you live in an area with a lot of Wi-Fi connections, there is sti...
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Wi-Fi 6E FAQ: What this huge upgrade to Wi-Fi means for you
