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What does the Wi-Fi Alliance call Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) extended into the 6 GHz band?

802.11ax at 6 GHz is called Wi-Fi 6E.

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  1. Wi-Fi 5
  2. Wi-Fi 6E ✔
  3. Wi-Fi 6

Why: Wi-Fi 6E is Wi-Fi 6 technology with access to the 6 GHz band. Only 6 GHz capable devices can use that band, so older, slower devices do not crowd it.

Huh, didn't know that: Wi-Fi 7, introduced in 2024, can also use the 6 GHz band, along with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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Wi-Fi 6 added an E because the new band deserved an extension.
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References

Answer: Wi-Fi 6E. Wi-Fi 6E is Wi-Fi 6 technology with access to the 6 GHz band. Only 6 GHz capable devices can use that band, so older, slower devices do not crowd it.

  1. Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi Alliance brings Wi-Fi 6 into 6 GHz www.wi-fi.org/news-events/newsroom/wi-fi-alliance-brings-wi-fi-6-into-6-ghz
    Wi-Fi Alliance is introducing Wi-Fi 6E now to ensure the industry aligns on common terminology, allowing Wi-Fi users to identify devices that support 6 GHz operation
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-6
    Wi-Fi 7 enhances performance across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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