In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, connectivity is the backbone of digital transformation. Wi-Fi is already a popular technology in factories and plants, but as wireless demand grows, so does the challenge of spectrum congestion and device density.
The new IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) and Wi-Fi 6E standards bring game-changing improvements:
Expanded Bandwidth: Wi-Fi 6E introduces the 6 GHz band, dramatically increasing available bandwidth and minimizing interference. Numerous countries have approved the use of this spectrum, enabling global adoption.
Efficiency & Capacity: Wi-Fi 6 leverages OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) to allow multiple devices to efficiently communicate simultaneously, reducing latency and boosting spectrum use.
Advanced Features: Technologies like multi-user MIMO, OpenRoaming, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) further enhance Wi-FI reliability, manageability, and mobile connectivity.
Ready to transform your operations with next-generation wireless? This joint podcast from ARC Advisory Group and Phoenix Contact dives deep into the benefits of using Wi-Fi 6 and 6E industry, including how Wi-Fi 6/6E compares to increasingly popular private cellular networks.
Listen to the full podcast for expert perspectives and practical advice and explore Phoenix Contact’s industrial Wi-Fi offerings and ARC’s industrial WLAN market analysis for deeper insights:
