Wi-Fi 6E will not be a new Wi-Fi standard, but rather an enhancement to the Wi-Fi 6 standard. The expanded spectrum will allow for wireless connections to:
- Expand wireless coverage
- Deliver higher-quality experiences for mission-critical applications
- Improve video creation and delivery
- Support more simultaneous connections
The higher RF spectrum band allows for wider channels and higher data rates, with a maximum speed of up to 10 Gbps when the network is not congested. Wi-Fi 6E is the designation for spectrum expansion into the 6-GHz radio-frequency band under the Wi-Fi 6/6E standard. This expansion is the biggest change in the available spectrum for Wi-Fi since its inception. It creates new opportunities for use cases in high-performance connectivity.
Wi-Fi 6E uses new waveforms to enable higher capacity Wi-Fi services in the new wave 3. The wave 3 waveforms designed for Wi-Fi 6E reduce interference between neighboring Wi-Fi 6E stations and provide higher performance than previous waveform generations. It also means faster data rates, so devices that use Wi-Fi 6 can enjoy smoother video gaming and faster file downloads throughout the Wi-Fi 6E coverage area.
This expansion is the biggest change in the available spectrum for Wi-Fi since its inception. It creates new opportunities for use cases in high-performance connectivity. More devices, more traffic, more capabilities: The Wi-Fi 6 standard enables faster client and device performance and allows more devices within a network.
