What Is WiFi 6E?

Several countries — including the US — have expanded WiFi connectivity by unlocking the 6GHz spectrum to WiFi devices. This new wireless band operates on the Wi-Fi 6 standard, hence the name WiFi 6E. As homes become filled with more devices, WiFi networks face increasing congestion. WiFi 6E brings faster speeds to more devices by leveraging the newly accessible 6 GHz band, the most significant spectrum increase since the authorization of the 5 GHz band. Featuring 160 MHz channel support, the 6 GHz band presents an additional WiFi "lane," easing congestion and enhancing efficiency — a massive benefit for mesh networks. The 6 GHz band provides cleaner, less congested channels for your devices and frees up the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands to operate more efficiently for legacy devices.​ This advancement not only accelerates connectivity, but also optimizes overall WiFi performance for modern homes and businesses.