What is 6 GHz and what are the benefits of the 6 GHz wireless band?

The 6 GHz band is a key feature of the Wi-Fi 6E standard and successive Wi-Fi versions including Wi-Fi 7. It offers a wider and emptier spectrum capacity where client devices can transmit data faster than ever. Compared to the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, the 6 GHz band introduces users to real-time virtual reality, online gaming, live video streaming and so on.

Wider Bandwidth (Higher Capacity):

• The 6 GHz band offers 1,200 MHz of spectrum (5.925 GHz – 7.125 GHz), which is much larger than 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

Faster Speeds (Higher Data Rates)

• More available 160 MHz and 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band allow for gigabit speeds, ideal for 4K/8K streaming, cloud gaming, and VR/AR applications.

• Lower latency for real-time applications like video calls and online gaming.

Less Interference & Congestion

• The 6 GHz band is exclusive to Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 devices, meaning minimal interference from older Wi-Fi standards, Bluetooth, or microwaves.

• Ideal for high density environments like apartments, offices, and stadiums where interference is a common issue.

Enhanced Performance for Modern Devices

• Better suited for multi-device households and enterprise networks, where multiple users stream, work, and play simultaneously.

Improved Security

• The latest Wi-Fi encryption WPA3 is enabled, offering stronger security compared to older Wi-Fi bands.

Note: 

While higher frequency bandwidth wavelengths like 5 GHz and 6 GHz offer faster speeds, they have a shorter range and can’t penetrate solid objects as effectively as 2.4 GHz.