Wi-Fi 6E What is it?

Wi-Fi 6E extends the existing Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard and enables access to the new 6 GHz band. Wi-Fi 6E takes Wi-Fi 6's efficient features, such as OFDMA, WPA3, and Target Wake Time, and applies them to the 6 GHz band to provide more contiguous spectrum and reduce interference. With Wi-Fi 6E, enterprises can address new use cases requiring multi-gigabit speeds, such as high-definition video.

Today, Wi-Fi uses two frequency bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Wi-Fi 6E uses a third frequency band: 6 GHz. Wi-Fi 6E extends the capabilities of Wi-Fi 6 to 6 GHz to achieve greater efficiency, higher throughput, and enhanced security.

• More capacity in the 6 GHz frequency band eliminates connection and congestion problems.
• Wider channels of up to 160 MHz are ideal for HD video and VR.
• No interference from microwaves, etc., as only 6E-capable devices can use the frequency band.

• Standard Power AP (SP-AP): Supports indoor and outdoor operation, where SP-APs are coordinated via AFC (Automated Frequency Coordination Service) to avoid interference from 6 GHz Wi-Fi with established services, such as public safety facilities and cellular backhaul, microwave links, satellite services, and TV broadcast services.
  • Low-Power Indoor AP (LPI-AP): This fixed, indoor-only class uses lower power levels and does not require AFC. LPI-APs for indoor enterprise deployments offer the same coverage as today's Wi-Fi 6 APs and will provide similar 6 GHz coverage to today's 5 GHz radios.
  • Very Low Power AP (VLP AP): VLP APs enable mobile indoor and outdoor use via mobile clients for use cases such as small cell coverage, hotspots, etc.

Of course, we can only provide reliable and sound Wi-Fi planning based on precise building or construction plans, graphics, or our own measurements in the respective buildings or areas. Before we can begin planning your individual Wi-Fi infrastructure, such plans with the actual lengths and heights are essential, as they are a key component for the high accuracy of the survey. The information we need prior to conducting a Wi-Fi survey is also a visual representation of the desired Wi-Fi areas and your precise expectations.

We will also discuss with you:

• What is your Wi-Fi network used for?

• What WLAN capacity is required?

• Are there any requirements regarding company-wide (IT) compliance or other legal requirements?

• Is it a manageable number of emails or a few documents, or a control of several hundred printers and scanners?

• Or are we already moving into the area of ​​Voice over IP or campus-like requirements with thousands of end devices?

• We will also discuss with you what number of users and devices you can expect.

We would be happy to advise you individually on the integration of future Wi-Fi 6E / 6 GHz networks in your company.