WG-005Wi-Fi Generations
Wi-Fi Generation Labels Explained
Wi-Fi Alliance labels map 802.11ac, ax, and older amendments to simple generation numbers. Learn how Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, and 7 align.
Wi-Fi Generations
How 802.11ac fits into the Wi-Fi Alliance generation labels and compares with earlier and later standards.
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WG-004Wi-Fi Generations
802.11ac vs 802.11n: Which Is Faster and Why
802.11ac vs 802.11n: which is faster, and by how much. Frequency bands, channel width, MIMO, and real throughput compared.
WG-003Wi-Fi Generations
802.11ac vs Wi-Fi 6: What Actually Changed
802.11ac is Wi-Fi 5, not Wi-Fi 6. See what changed: OFDMA, uplink MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM, and why Wi-Fi 6 performs better in crowded networks.
WG-002Wi-Fi Generations
802.11ac vs Wi-Fi 7: Upgrade Decisions
How to decide whether to skip Wi-Fi 5 and adopt Wi-Fi 7 directly. A practical guide for network engineers.
WG-001Wi-Fi Generations
Legacy Devices on 802.11ac Networks
How to handle 802.11n and 802.11g clients on a modern 802.11ac network without wrecking throughput.