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What does the 6 mean? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 years ago by favrion@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[+] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 120 points 3 years ago (4 children)

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[–] bjornp_@lemm.ee 17 points 3 years ago

My device always shows the WiFi number. It's nice to know since I live in an apartment building with shared wifi. The shared wifi is 4/5 and mine is 6 so I can see at a glance if I'm connected right.

I can't imagine another reason it'd be useful though.

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[–] sloppy_diffuser@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 years ago (1 child)

6 is old news. 6e is where its at with 2.4, 5, and 6ghz support.

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[–] why2k@feddit.nl 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

Even 6e is not the latest anymore. Wifi 7 is rolling out now

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[–] WeirdGoesPro@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 3 years ago

Wifi 7 is so hot right now.

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[–] killeronthecorner@lemmy.world 4 points 3 years ago

Seems like consistency with showing 4G/5G/etc.. Nice to know if you're on public WiFi.

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[–] mordack550@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago

It may be beneficial on some devices that requires low latency (like streaming to a VR device or remote gaming). I can see the difference in latency from wifi5 to wifi6 when remote gaming.

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