Standards in plain English
Newer Wi-Fi standards add speed and capacity. They help most when many devices are in use.
Your devices decide
A fast access point only helps if your phones, laptops and TVs support the standard.
Placement first
A good design puts access points where they belong. Even a great access point performs poorly if it is in the wrong place.
Wired backhaul
Connecting access points by cable keeps speeds steady in every room.
Plan for growth
Cable you run today supports faster equipment tomorrow.
What 6 GHz adds
Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 can use the 6 GHz band, which is less crowded and very fast over short distances. It doesn't travel through walls as well as 5 GHz, so it works best with access points in each area rather than one powerful router.
When to upgrade
- You have many newer devices that support 6E or Wi-Fi 7
- You're replacing old access points anyway
- You have fast internet (1 Gbps or more) and want to use it wirelessly
- You're wiring a new home and want to future-proof
Don't forget the wired side
Faster Wi-Fi needs switches and cabling that can keep up. Cat6 and multi-gig switch ports on access points avoid bottlenecks.
Common questions
Will Wi-Fi 7 fix my dead zones?
Not by itself. Placement and wired access points fix dead zones. See fixing dead zones.
Which systems do you install?
See UniFi Wi-Fi and Araknis.