| Wi-Fi Generation | IEEE Standard | Frequency Band | Maximum Data Rate | Notable Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi 1 | 802.11b | 2.4 GHz | Up to 11 Mbps | Introduced basic wireless networking |
| Wi-Fi 2 | 802.11a | 5 GHz | Up to 54 Mbps | Introduces OFDM modulation for improved speed |
| Wi-Fi 3 | 802.11g | 2.4 GHz | Up to 54 Mbps | Backward compatible with Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b) |
| Wi-Fi 4 | 802.11n | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | Up to 600 Mbps | Introduced MIMO, channel bonding, and beamforming |
| Wi-Fi 5 | 802.11ac | 5 GHz | Up to 3.5 Gbps | Utilizes wider channels, MU-MIMO, and beamforming |
| Wi-Fi 6 | 802.11ax | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | Up to 9.6 Gbps | Supports OFDMA, target wake time, and MU-MIMO |
| Wi-Fi 6E | 802.11ax (6 GHz) | 6 GHz | Up to 9.6 Gbps | Utilizes 6 GHz band, offers enhanced performance |
| Wi-Fi 7 | 802.11be | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz | Up to 30 Gbps | Enhanced efficiency, reduced latency, improved coverage |
| Wi-Fi 8 | 802.11bf | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz | Up to 240 Gbps | Utilizes advanced modulation, enhanced multi-user experience |
- Wi-Fi 0 (Experimental): Early experiments in wireless networking conducted before the formalization of Wi-Fi standards, typically using the 2.4 GHz band.
- Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b): Introduced basic wireless networking in the 2.4 GHz band with data rates up to 11 Mbps.
- Wi-Fi 2 (802.11a): Utilized the less crowded 5 GHz band, offering higher data rates up to 54 Mbps and introducing OFDM modulation.
- Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g): Combined the speed of Wi-Fi 2 (802.11a) with the compatibility of Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b), operating in the 2.4 GHz band.
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n): Introduced MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), channel bonding, and beamforming, providing data rates up to 600 Mbps and operating in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac): Utilized wider channels, MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO), and beamforming, offering data rates up to 3.5 Gbps in the 5 GHz band.
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): Introduced OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access), target wake time, and improved MU-MIMO, providing data rates up to 9.6 Gbps in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax): Utilizes the newly opened 6 GHz frequency band, offering the same features as Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with additional spectrum for higher performance and less interference.
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): Expected to offer significantly enhanced efficiency, reduced latency, and improved coverage compared to previous generations, operating in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands.
- Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bf): Projected to utilize advanced modulation techniques and provide data rates up to 240 Gbps, along with enhanced multi-user experiences, operating in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands.
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