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Wi-Fi^® is...

The most commonly used wireless communications technology
The primary medium for global internet traffic
A driver of nearly $2 trillion in global economic value
Growing, with 4 billion devices shipping in 2018 and 13 billion devices in use

Wi-Fi Generations

For two decades Wi-Fi has changed the way the world operates and communicates. Wi-Fi technology, based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) wireless communication standard 802.11, has continually improved, with each generation bringing faster speeds, lower latency, and better user experiences in a multitude of environments and with a variety of device types.

Identifying Wi-Fi device technology

To help users identify devices that provide the latest Wi-Fi experience, Wi-Fi Alliance has introduced simplified generational names that may appear in device names and product descriptions. The latest generation of Wi-Fi devices, based on the 802.11ax standard, are known as Wi-Fi 6 devices. The majority of devices shipping today, based upon the 802.11ac standard, are identified as Wi-Fi 5.

Identifying Wi-Fi network connections

Wi-Fi devices may also use a user interface (UI) icon on the display to identify the generation of a network connection. The icons will display a Wi-Fi signal indicator and a numerical representation of the connection. Icons will adjust as users move between Wi-Fi networks that provide a different user experience. When a user device displays a signal indicator icon accompanied by the number 6, indicating a Wi-Fi 6 connection, that device is utilizing the most advanced version of Wi-Fi available.