Previous generations of Wi-Fi focused on increasing data rates and speed. Wi-Fi 6 (also known as 802.11ax) is the new generation of Wi-Fi technology with a new focus on efficiency and performance. The Wi-Fi Alliance began certifying 802.11ax technology in August 2019, with a new certification called Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6. Wi-Fi 6 technology is all about better and more efficient use of the existing radio frequency medium. Wi-Fi 6 handles client density more efficiently through a new channel-sharing capability that promises true multi-user communications on both the downlink and uplink. Wi-Fi 6 also uses a new client power-saving mechanism that schedules wake-times to improve client battery life.
Wi-Fi 6 and 6E for Dummies: A Historic Evolution of Wi-Fi?Technology
