Wi-Fi 6

The Now of Networking

Cisco Wi-Fi 6

Address Wireless Demand with Wi-Fi 6

Offer more reliable Wi-Fi - A more consistent and dependable network connection provides a seamless experience for clients, Internet of Things (IoT), and all apps, especially voice and video.
Increase your network capacity - As wireless demands increase and include more IoT devices, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) handles more data across the airways than previous Wi-Fi standards. It also handles more active clients per access point.
Boost speed and bandwidth - Wi-Fi 6 achieves speeds up to 4 times faster than previous Wi-Fi standards, improving the user experience and performance of bandwidth-hungry apps like voice, video, and collaboration.
Improve the 2.4-GHz band - The last upgrade for 2.4 GHz was 10 years ago. Wi-Fi 6 brings new improvements to the 2.4-GHz band that make your wireless work better with IoT devices that require more energy efficiency and better Wi-Fi coverage.

How does Wi-Fi 6 compare?

	802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)	802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)	802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Frequency bands	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz	5 GHz only	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Channel size (MHz)	20, 40	20, 40, 80, 80 + 80, and 160	20, 40, 80, 80 + 80, and 160
Frequency multiplexing	OFDM	OFDM	OFDM and OFDMA
MU-MIMO	N/A	DL	DL and UL
OFDMA	N/A	N/A	DL and UL

Wi-Fi 6 is ready to power entirely new mobile experiences today, offering faster speeds for immersive-experience applications and more device and IoT capacity for high-density environments such as university lecture halls, malls, stadiums, and manufacturing facilities.

Reliability

Provides a consistent, dependable network connection for a seamless experience.

Capacity

Transmits more data to more clients than previous Wi-Fi standards, including IoT.

Bandwidth

Achieves speeds up to four times faster than 802.11ac to drive more applications.

Enhanced features

Improves battery efficiency in smartphones, tablets, and IOT devices. Better Wi-Fi coverage and support for 2.4GHz make Wi-Fi 6 ideal for IoT devices.

Featured Products

Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers

Empowered with higher capacity, reduced latency, stronger security and better power efficiency, a Wi-Fi 6-supported Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller fortifies your network and allows it to be deployed anywhere--including the cloud.

Catalyst 9100 Access Points

With Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points, you get all the standards-based features, from higher capacity to improved latency to better power efficiency, but you also get more.