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Everything has changed so is the WIFI Naming and now it has a version number! Even the old confusing wi-fi standard names like “802.11.ac” have changed to more user-frieendly names like “WIFI 5”
Here are the versions of Wi-Fi you’ll be seeing:

 Wi-Fi 4 is 802.11n, released in 2009

 Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac, released in 2014

 Wi-Fi 6 is the new version, also known as 802.11ax. It’s scheduled
for release in 2019

The Wi-Fi Alliance also announced would like to see these numbers appear in software so you can tell which Wi-Fi network is newer and faster while connecting on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. You may be seeing Wi-Fi numbers on your phone, tablet, or laptop soon. Older versions of Wi-Fi aren’t widely in use and aren’t officially being branded. But, if they were, here’s what they’d be called:

 Wi-Fi 1 would have been 802.11b, released in 1999.

 Wi-Fi 2 would have been 802.11a, also released in 1999.

 Wi-Fi 3 would have been 802.11g, released in 2003.

The New Wifi6 is the fastest one and will change the way we connect significantly and with the Max Speed of 9.6 Gb/s when used with updated/compatible routers we can get more out of this new standard such as:

 Higher data rates
 Increased capacity
 Performance in environments with many connected devices
 Improved power efficiency
 Enhanced Security

Get ready for the FUTURE!