The technological world is constantly changing. We are shocked by new innovations. In the case of the Internet, another name for this change is speed. In the meantime, the fastest 5-G technology has begun to spread across the world. Now, the new ‘Wi-Fi Six’ is coming to increase the speed of the internet so that users of smartphones can easily use the internet with more speed.
The most up-to-date technology in the world of wireless connectivity is ‘Wi-Fi Six’. The technology has not yet been officially launched. But, in the meantime, its primary work has been completed. That is, before launching the Wi-Fi Six, all the steps in the development of a new Wi-Fi technology have been crossed. Networking hardware has been created to support this technology. Even world-renowned technology companies have started producing products that support Wi-Fi Six.
Analysts are saying that Wi-Fi Six will bring about a radical change in the Internet world. Wi-Fi Five is currently running. Compared to this, Wi-Fi Six will speed up nearly three times. At the same time, Wi-Fi Six will be able to continuously provide high-speed internet service to multiple users. The updated security technology has been added to it. The use of mobile gadgets, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and devices connected to the Internet is increasing worldwide. After the formal launch of the Wi-Fi Six, if manufacturers start making their products supportable on the Wi-Fi Six, then and only then, will the Wi-Fi Six generation begin its journey.
How the Wi-Fi Six came about
Wi-Fi technology is standardized by an international organization called the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Another company called the “Wi-Fi Alliance” certifies Wi-Fi technology-supported devices or certifies the correct quality. The Wi-Fi Alliance is made up of more than eight hundred companies around the world.
These two international groups work to bring in new radio technology every five years. That is, the task of updating Wi-Fi technology is also done every five years. Wi-Fi Five was introduced in 2014. Its other name is “IEEE 802.11ac”. Now, Wi-Fi Five is commonly used on almost all smartphones, laptops, and IoT devices. That continuation is being brought to Wi-Fi Six, or “IEEE 802.11ax.”
What’s on Wi-Fi Six?
The big surprise of the new Wi-Fi technology is speed. The maximum speed on the Wi-Fi 5 now is 5.95 Gbps (gigabits per second). On the Wi-Fi Six, it will be about 9.5 Gbps. Usually, when multiple devices are connected to a Wi-Fi network, the Internet slows down. But that won’t happen on Wi-Fi Six. Rather, this new technology will ensure the same level of internet service and information flow to multiple users. Compared to the present, the speed of information exchange will increase by about four times.
Affiliates say that Wi-Fi Six can run on two types of frequencies. These are the 2 GHz and 3 GHz bands. The security measures have been further strengthened and added to with new security standards called “WPA3”. Wi-Fi Five also has this security value, but it is not mandatory. Wi-Fi Six complies with “WPA3”. As a result, users can use encryption to exchange information. Apart from this, “WPA3” will hamper the work of hackers.
This new technology will also increase the battery performance of devices connected to the Internet. This will not drain the device’s battery for a long time of internet usage. The device will last for a long time.
Analysts say the Internet on various IoT devices, including smartphones, smart TVs, and laptops, will be used comfortably through Wi-Fi. This will be the only option, especially in crowded places. Just as a user listens to music and watches videos on the same Wi-Fi network, another user can play games online without interruption at the same time, and another can do video chatting without buffering.
The Future of the Wi-Fi Six?
Before the official release of the Wi-Fi Six, routers, smartphones, and chipsets that support this technology began to emerge. Samsung recently introduced a new smartphone, the “Galaxy S10”, which will support Wi-Fi 6. Again, Asus, Netgear, and TP-Link have brought Wi-Fi routers to the market. Both HP and Dell have brought out new laptops that support Wi-Fi 6. And Qualcomm has brought in a processor that works on Wi-Fi Six. That means the technology world is all set to take on the new generation of the Wi-Fi Six.
It is expected that the official announcement of Wi-Fi Six will be made in the coming autumn. But in the beginning, all the tech companies and users will jump in and start using this technology. If anyone thinks so, it would be wrong. Because the use of Wi-Fi Six has changed the entire networking system of the Internet, the hardware will have to be replaced. It is also necessary to use a router that supports Wi-Fi Six. Again, IoT devices will also have to adapt to this technology. This is not possible on older devices, as it requires a change in hardware.
Again, Wi-Fi Six supported routers, processors, and IoT devices will also be quite expensive in the beginning. The routers or devices that currently support Wi-Fi six are priced higher than the rest. For example, the phone that Samsung supports with Wi-Fi Six is a high-end smartphone. So you have to spend a lot of money in the beginning if you want to use the Wi-Fi Six. The technological world is constantly changing. We are shocked by innovations. In the case of the Internet, another name for this change is speed. In the meantime, the fastest five-G technology has begun to spread across the world. Now, the new ‘Wi-Fi Six’ is coming to increase the speed of the internet so that users of smartphones can easily use the internet with more speed.
The most up-to-date technology in the world of wireless connectivity is ‘Wi-Fi Six’. The technology has not yet been officially launched. But, in the meantime, its primary work has been completed. That is, before launching the Wi-Fi Six, all the steps in the development of a new Wi-Fi technology have been crossed. Networking hardware has been created to support this technology. Even world-renowned technology companies have started producing products that support Wi-Fi Six.
Analysts are saying that Wi-Fi Six will bring about a radical change in the Internet world. Wi-Fi Five is currently running. Compared to this, Wi-Fi Six will speed up nearly three times. At the same time, Wi-Fi Six will be able to continuously provide high-speed internet service to multiple users. The updated security technology has been added to it. The use of mobile gadgets, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and devices connected to the Internet is increasing worldwide. After the formal launch of the Wi-Fi Six, if manufacturers start making their products supportable on the Wi-Fi Six, then and only then, will the Wi-Fi Six generation begin its journey.
I am Shimul Kabir. I am a teacher and author.
