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Home & Decor Singapore|August 2023
Wi-Fi 6E is the latest improvement to the Wi-Fi 6 standard, promising faster speed and more reliable connection, but is it a must-have for homeowners? KENNY YEO, tech writer from Hardwarezone weighs in on the issue.
- KENNY YEO
Better, Faster And More?

With the increase in the production of mobile gadgets and smart home appliances that can be remotely controlled over Wi-Fi, it is a fact that we have become increasingly reliant on wireless internet connectivity over the years. Having a stable Wi-Fi signal is essential, whether you’re streaming a movie or downloading an important file. In a home setting, several users may also be tapping into the same Wi-Fi network at the same time, which makes the strength of the Wi-Fi a key consideration for when you are thinking of replacing or getting a new router or mesh system.

WHAT IS WI-FI 6E?

Wi-Fi 6E devices are connected through the 6-gigahertz (GHz) band, which is the latest unlicensed spectrum on the market. It is a significant enhancement compared to the two existing Wi-fi bands - 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, which our current mobile devices use.

While a Wi-Fi 6 connection can increase the efficiency of data transfer, the biggest advantage of Wi-Fi 6E over Wi-Fi 6 is the ability to form wider 160MHz channels without the need for using DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channels, which is a function of using 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequencies generally reserved for radar, such as military radar, satellite communication, and weather radar. In simpler terms, this allows the router to more easily hit its theoretical top speeds.

This story is from the August 2023 edition of Home & Decor Singapore.

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