Whitepaper
Harnessing the Power of Wi-Fi 6 in the New Age of IoT
The variety of connected devices is exploding with technological advancement in the IoT space. Today, wireless device manufacturers are tasked with managing demand and setting the rules of engagement. Industry-driven efforts in areas like battery life and device security will influence technology adoption long into the future.
802.11ax, better known as Wi-Fi 6, is the newest standard designed to support Wi-Fi’s growing reputation as a core element of IoT infrastructure. With some developers already achieving Wi-Fi 6 certification, most devices will support Wi-Fi 6 by 2025 or 2026. Beyond wearables and smart speakers, more households are opting to install connected doorbells, thermostats, alarms, etc. The number of devices trying to talk to any given access point will only increase, and consumers maintain high expectations for performance. They want to be able to “set it and forget it” and still feel safe.
In this whitepaper, we’ll cover the rapid evolution of Wi-Fi over the last two decades and dive into the value of Wi-Fi 6 for IoT devices.
Topics covered include:
- New features in Wi-Fi 6 release – The most recent version comes with a variety of updates to improve throughput, increase network efficiency, and extend battery life, particularly in over-saturated networks.
- How Wi-Fi 6 supports IoT devices and device development – Wi-Fi 6 is uniquely positioned to help IoT devices proliferate, and Silicon Labs leverages these benefits in SiWx917—our ultra-low-power, high-performance chip.
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Whitepaper
Harnessing the Power of Wi-Fi 6 in the New Age of IoT
The variety of connected devices is exploding with technological advancement in the IoT space. Today, wireless device manufacturers are tasked with managing demand and setting the rules of engagement. Industry-driven efforts in areas like battery life and device security will influence technology adoption long into the future.
802.11ax, better known as Wi-Fi 6, is the newest standard designed to support Wi-Fi’s growing reputation as a core element of IoT infrastructure. With some developers already achieving Wi-Fi 6 certification, most devices will support Wi-Fi 6 by 2025 or 2026. Beyond wearables and smart speakers, more households are opting to install connected doorbells, thermostats, alarms, etc. The number of devices trying to talk to any given access point will only increase, and consumers maintain high expectations for performance. They want to be able to “set it and forget it” and still feel safe.
In this whitepaper, we’ll cover the rapid evolution of Wi-Fi over the last two decades and dive into the value of Wi-Fi 6 for IoT devices.
Topics covered include:
- New features in Wi-Fi 6 release – The most recent version comes with a variety of updates to improve throughput, increase network efficiency, and extend battery life, particularly in over-saturated networks.
- How Wi-Fi 6 supports IoT devices and device development – Wi-Fi 6 is uniquely positioned to help IoT devices proliferate, and Silicon Labs leverages these benefits in SiWx917—our ultra-low-power, high-performance chip.