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Digital transformation, Cloud Applications, IoT, Hybrid Work culture & collaborative tools have increased the importance of Wireless. Today, most of the Enterprise applications are accessed from Mobile Devices like Laptops and Smartphones which gets connected to network over Wireless (Wi-Fi). Today the role of Wi-Fi has changed from “nice to have” to “must have” and has become the primary means of connectivity for most organizations. Hence wireless connectivity is essential for every business. Wi-Fi is no more just about coverage, as it needs to support – high-density, low latency, offer best of security along with high quality of service (QoS) for real-time applications, and seamless user experience. That’s where Wi-Fi 6 comes into picture.
Wi-Fi 6 offers faster speeds, improved network efficiency, better device density handling, and enhanced security compared to Wi-Fi 5. It is designed to provide better performance and capabilities for modern high-bandwidth applications and environments with a large number of connected devices. Wi-Fi 6 is not just one more standard with simple improvement in the speed. Wi-Fi 6 is the latest Wi-Fi standard that offers advanced features such as OFDMA, TWT, BSS Coloring, 1024-QAM and MU-MIMO to optimize spectral efficiency, increase throughput and reduce power consumption.
| Features | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 Advantages |
| Operating
Bands |
5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz | More available channels |
| Technology | OFDM | OFDMA | Reduced latency in High Density environments |
| MU-MIMO | Downlink MU-MIMO |
Downlink & Uplink MU-MIMO |
Faster upload and Smoother Video streaming |
| Modulation | 256 QAM | 1024 QAM | Increased throughput in same amount of spectrum |
| User
Streams |
4 ~ 8 | 8 | Serves more simultaneous clients |
| Theoretical Throughput |
6.9 Gbps | 9.6 Gbps | Higher Throughput |
| Power Saving | – | TWT | Power saving for IoT & other battery-operated devices |
| Interference Handling |
– | BSS Coloring | Better handling of Interferences in High Density environments |
Wi-Fi 6 solves many of the challenges presented by conventional Wi-Fi by completely redesigning how the technology works. There is no denying Wireless Network has become the foundation of connected businesses, so building a robust wireless network infrastructure using Wi-Fi 6 should be a priority for many organisations.
Today, the increasing popularity & adoption of cloud computing has changed the way how IT & Network infrastructures are deployed. Today’s IT & Network infrastructure models can be categorized as On-premises, Private Virtual Cloud and Public Cloud. Nuclias – D-Link’s centralized network management solution, is designed to support multiple deployment models in-line with customers IT infrastructure models. Nuclias Connect platform from D-Link, is designed for on-premises or private cloud-based network management, offering cost-effective scalability and privacy. Nuclias Cloud is a 100% cloud-based network management platform that features effortless deployment, easy management, and unlimited scalability.
There is no denying we live in an era that’s fast paced by technology led transformation. Most enterprises are adopting Digital transformation for enhanced productivity & efficiency. With this the role of network infrastructure becomes very crucial. D-Link continues to be in the forefront with its state-of-the art networking solution that delivers performance, functionality with total reliability. D-Link with its extensive range of Wi-Fi 6 Enterprise solutions ensures next-gen connectivity for next-gen businesses.
Explore D-Link Wi-Fi 6 Enterprise solution here – https://in.dlink.com/en/business/wi-fi-6-access-points
