Which is the newest Wi-Fi frequency band, providing additional channels for improved performance?

Which is the newest Wi-Fi frequency band, providing additional channels for improved performance?

• A. 5GHz
• B. 6GHz
• C. 2.4GHz
• D. 60GHz

Answer: (B)

The newest Wi‑Fi frequency band is the 6 GHz band. It was introduced with Wi‑Fi 6E to add a large new slice of spectrum beyond the existing 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. With more spectrum, devices can use more channels and wider channels (up to 160 MHz), which reduces interference from other networks and increases potential throughput, especially in crowded environments. To take advantage of this band you need Wi‑Fi 6E‑capable hardware (router and client devices). The other options are older or limited: 2.4 GHz is the traditional, crowded band; 5 GHz offers faster speeds but less spectrum than 6 GHz; 60 GHz is a separate ultra-high-frequency band used for very short-range, line-of-sight links and is not the general-purpose band for typical Wi‑Fi coverage.

The newest Wi‑Fi frequency band is the 6 GHz band. It was introduced with Wi‑Fi 6E to add a large new slice of spectrum beyond the existing 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. With more spectrum, devices can use more channels and wider channels (up to 160 MHz), which reduces interference from other networks and increases potential throughput, especially in crowded environments. To take advantage of this band you need Wi‑Fi 6E‑capable hardware (router and client devices). The other options are older or limited: 2.4 GHz is the traditional, crowded band; 5 GHz offers faster speeds but less spectrum than 6 GHz; 60 GHz is a separate ultra-high-frequency band used for very short-range, line-of-sight links and is not the general-purpose band for typical Wi‑Fi coverage.