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Next Generation 802.11ax 10Gbps+ WiFi is Now Called Wi-Fi 6

9th October, 2018 (17 Comments)

For as long as we can remember different generations of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) technology or simply, WiFi, has been known by its industry standard designations (e.g. IEEE 802.11ac). But forget all that because the Wi-Fi Alliance have now adopted consumer friendly naming conventions.

Here Comes the Next Generation of 10Gbps Crazy Fast WiFi 802.11ax

3rd April, 2018 (2 Comments)

At present nearly all of the modern broadband routers and computers that you buy will support the 802.11ac standard for WiFi Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) via the 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum bands. But get ready because the 10Gbps capable 802.11ax standard is coming.

Nokia Demo 1Gbps Wireless PON Broadband Tech as Alternative to FTTP

17th October, 2017 (11 Comments)

Nokia says they will become the first to demonstrate a hybrid Wireless Passive Optical Network (PON) solution at the Broadband World Forum in Berlin, which can offer up to 1Gbps broadband speeds to homes by harnessing both an optical fibre network and WiGig’s 60GHz wireless standard (802.11ad).

The UK Electricity Costs of Home Broadband ISP Routers Compared

3rd January, 2017 (8 Comments)

One of the unseen costs of running a modern Home Broadband connection stems from its impact on your electricity bill, not least the price of keeping your Internet router or modem device switched-on around the clock. We take a closer look at the costs of running such hardware.

First Ultrafast 8Gbps Capable 802.11ad 60GHz WiFi Kit Gets Certified

25th October, 2016 (29 Comments)

After several years’ of development the Wi-Fi Alliance has this week begun to certify the first hardware (routers etc.) to use its final WiGig 802.11ad (60GHz) standard, which can push data rates of up to 8Gbps over a WiFi wireless network. But you need to be within 10 metres for it to work properly.

TP-LINK Unveils First 60GHz WiFi Using 802.11ad Router – Talon AD7200

6th January, 2016 (5 Comments)

Networking equipment firm TP-Link has today claimed to be the first manufacturer to launch a new broadband router (Talon AD7200) that can make use of the 802.11ad Wi-Fi standard, which is able to deliver ultra-fast speeds of up to 4.6Gbps via the 60GHz spectrum band.

Samsung Claims 4.6Gbps Speed on New 60GHz 802.11ad WiFi Technology

13th October, 2014 (5 Comments)

Samsung are next year aiming to become one of the first companies to commercialise the potential of last year’s officially approved 802.11ad standard for WiFi wireless networking, which could eventually deliver speeds of up to 7 Gigabits per second (Gbps) using the unlicensed 60GHz (57-66GHz) radio spectrum band.

IEEE Approve New 802.11ad Ultrafast 7Gbps WiFi 60GHz Wireless Standard

10th January, 2013 (0 Comments)

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE) has officially approved the new 802.11ad (802.11ad-2012 amendment) standard that will provide short-range wifi wireless networking (WLAN) speeds of up to 7Gbps (Gigabits per second) by using the unlicensed 60GHz radio spectrum band (typically 57-66GHz).

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