Wi-Fi Standards and Compatibility: Understanding 802.11 Variants
Wi-Fi Standards and Frequencies
There are various Wi-Fi standards, each with its own capabilities and frequency bands. Here are the most common standards:
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Wi-Fi 6 is the latest Wi-Fi standard, offering faster speeds, improved efficiency, and reduced latency.
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
Wi-Fi 5 is a widely used standard, providing high speeds and extended range.
802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
Wi-Fi 4 is an older standard, still used in many devices. It offers limited speeds and range.
802.11a, 802.11bg
These legacy standards are rarely used today due to their limited capabilities.
Apple Product Compatibility
Apple products offer varying support for Wi-Fi standards:
iPhone
All iPhone 11 and newer models support Wi-Fi 6.
iPad
The iPad Air and iPad Pro also support Wi-Fi 6.
Mac
Most modern Macs support Wi-Fi 6.
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