Understanding the 802.11ax Protocol: The Future of Wireless Connectivity
Wireless networking technology has evolved rapidly over the years, with each new standard improving speed, capacity, and efficiency. One of the most groundbreaking advancements in this realm is 802.11ax, also known as Wi-Fi 6. As the latest iteration in the …
Wireless mesh systems vs dedicated access points (APs)
When expanding or upgrading your network, you will likely come across two popular options: wireless mesh systems and dedicated access points. Each has advantages and limitations, making choosing between them a crucial decision. In this blog post, I will explore …
What is different about WiFi6 compared to 802.11n
Before diving into the comparison, it’s essential to understand the fundamentals of both WiFi 6 and 802.11n. I have chosen to start with N as I am finding this is many of the smaller to medium-sized networks I come across. …
What is WPA3 for wireless and why is it so good?
In our increasingly interconnected world, safeguarding our digital privacy is necessary. WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) is the next-generation wireless security protocol. WPA3 brings a host of enhancements over its predecessor, WPA2, ensuring that our wireless networks are more robust, …
Thirty Days with the AP6 Pro from Alta Labs Inc.
My Thirty Days with the AP6 Pro Wireless access point from Alta Labs Inc. AP6 Pro likes and features I find helpful. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will have seen some first looks I posted …
Alta Labs wireless access points AP6
My test units from Alta Labs showed up today. More info on these wifi6 access points coming soon. I wanted to get some photos of the boxes and a quick peek inside. I will be doing more posts on these …
Packets Down Range #23:Events, new backbone routes, data center fire
Patreon Edition is available here Data Center News •Databank starts construction on ATL4. . The colocation facility will feature 200,000 square feet of raised floor space and four megawatts of power. •Don’t let a tree cause an outage for your …
Broadcom announces WIFI6
Wi-Fi 6E is a new standard that builds on the rich feature set of Wi-Fi 6, including OFDMA
Google Nest – The Fast Mesh Router for Smart Homes
Google Nest WiFi is an advanced home WiFi system that can replace your traditional WiFi to provide fast coverage all over the house. It contains speakers that work with Google Assistant so that you can play music and can control …
More WiFI 6
More news and updated on wifi6 including a cnet article about new features and technology