WiFi 6 is not just faster — it handles more devices, reduces latency and extends battery life. Cloudswitched brings these benefits to UK small businesses with expert deployment and support.
WiFi 6 delivers theoretical speeds up to 9.6 Gbps — meaning real-world performance improvements of two to three times over WiFi 5.
OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology let WiFi 6 serve dozens of devices simultaneously without the congestion that plagues older standards.
Improved scheduling reduces latency for real-time applications like video calls, VoIP and cloud-hosted software.
WiFi 6, also known as 802.11ax, is the current generation of wireless technology. It was designed from the ground up to handle the density and demands of modern workplaces — where every employee has a laptop, a phone and possibly a tablet, all competing for bandwidth. Upgrading to WiFi 6 is one of the most impactful improvements a small business can make to its IT infrastructure.
Most laptops, phones and tablets sold since 2020 support WiFi 6. Upgrading your access points unlocks performance your devices already support but cannot use on older networks.
WiFi 6 access points are now competitively priced with older WiFi 5 models. There is no premium for choosing the current standard.
WiFi 6 hardware will serve your business for five to seven years. Delaying the upgrade only shortens the useful life of whatever you buy next.
WiFi 6 improves the speed between your devices and the access points. Your overall internet speed is still limited by your broadband connection. However, WiFi 6 dramatically reduces local-network congestion, which is where most small-business bottlenecks actually occur.
No. WiFi 6 is fully backward compatible with WiFi 5, WiFi 4 and older devices. Older devices will connect at their maximum supported speed while newer devices benefit from the full WiFi 6 improvements.
WiFi 6E extends WiFi 6 into the 6 GHz band, providing additional channels and less interference. It is ideal for very dense environments, but requires WiFi 6E-capable devices to take advantage of the new band.
If your existing cabling is Cat5e or Cat6 and in good condition, it will support WiFi 6. You may need to upgrade your PoE switches if the new access points require more power than your current switches can deliver.
WiFi 6 access points from reputable manufacturers are designed for a five to seven-year lifespan. Given that WiFi 7 devices are still emerging, a WiFi 6 investment today will serve you well into the next decade.
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