The Wi-Fi Alliance is rolling out a new numbering system to differentiate between generations of Wi-Fi technology.
Under the naming convention:
- Wi-Fi 6 identifies devices that support 802.11ax technology
- Wi-Fi 5 identifies devices that support 802.11ac technology
- Wi-Fi 4 identifies devices that support 802.11n technology
The Wi-Fi Alliance says the change is needed because these waves of technology introduce new features – faster speeds, increased throughput, and better experiences – that benefit consumers. Industry adoption of the new is expected to help in this regard.