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- Published on 03 May 2019
Because 802.11ax is revolutionary rather than evolutionary, adoption requires more than an upgrade. Technology evaluation and planning should begin today.
With Wi-Fi 6 gear available now from numerous vendors, you can expect mounting interest in 802.11ax, the latest version of the over 20-year old wireless protocol. That’s because it targets contention, congestion, and supports more devices and offers super-fast data speeds.
Not all industries are expected to embrace Wi-Fi 6 on an as-soon-as-available basis. And not all use cases require fast action. Further, expect some businesses-to-consumer implementations first, with yet others focusing on in-building B2B applications that should launch later.
Let’s take a look at a handful of industries to determine where and when we may see Wi-Fi 6 implementations.