Enterprise Wi-Fi networks have never been under more pressure. Today’s workplaces demand seamless connectivity for more devices, more video traffic, more hybrid workers, and mission-critical applications with no margin for error. If your organization is still running on Wi-Fi 5 or older, chances are you’re feeling the strain—from dropped calls and sluggish file transfers to…
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as staring at full Wi-Fi bars on your device, yet watching a video buffer endlessly or your web browsing crawl to a halt. If you’ve experienced this issue, you’re not alone. The situation arises when the signal strength between your device and the access point is strong, but the overall…
“If one AP is good, then five must be better… right?” It’s a common assumption among IT teams aiming to improve wireless performance. After all, more access points (APs) should mean better coverage and faster speeds for everyone, correct? Not quite. While it might seem logical, adding more APs without a clear strategy could result…
The Wi-Fi 6E revolution is here. An abundance of spectrum is available to use and see the full potential of Wi-Fi. But how do we validate Wi-Fi 6E devices operation and access point discovery? With the massive amount of spectrum provided with Wi-Fi 6E, it will take capable devices over 5 seconds to scan all…
Up until now, we’ve been using access points (APs) with a single Ethernet connection of up to 1 Gbps. With Wi-Fi 6E APs we will begin to see dual Multi-gigabit (mGig) Ethernet ports in either 2.5 Gbps or 5 Gbps. Multi-gigabit Ethernet is defined by IEEE 802.3bz. It’s a significant upgrade receiving one mGig Ethernet…
Leading the most significant Wi-Fi trend of 2022 is the release of Wi-Fi 6E access points from multiple vendors. The FCC approved the long-awaited unlicensed frequency use in the 6 GHz spectrum. Opening up a large amount of spectrum increases Wi-Fi’s potential. With new Wi-Fi 6E, access points come new chipsets. Client devices need new…
After Cambium purchased Xirrus from Riverbed back in 2019, we’ve been seeing more enterprise Wi-Fi solutions. They’re known for their reliable point-to-point and point-to-multipoint products and now they’re making their mark in Wi-Fi. Cambium recently announced the release of their Wi-Fi 6E access point, the XE5-8. It’s an 802.11ax 6 GHz tri-band 8×8 or 4×4…
It felt like only yesterday we were just able to use Wi-Fi 6. Many of us have planned migrations and upgrades from Wi-Fi 5 access points (APs). And now, there’s a new term in town supporting 6 GHz called Wi-Fi 6E. On January 3rd, 2020, the Wi-Fi Alliance introduced Wi-Fi 6E to distinguish devices capable…
On January 3rd, 2020, the Wi-Fi Alliance introduced a new term, Wi-Fi 6E. It comes after the FCC’s comments, at Mobile World Congress, making spectrum available for Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz spectrum. The E stands for Extended – bringing 6 GHz into Wi-Fi 6. That is the difference between Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E….
