What would have been known as the “802.11ax standard” is now easier to understand as “ Wi-Fi 6.” To follow the new naming structure, the Wi-Fi Alliance re-named the two previous standards (802.11n and 802.11ac) to Wi-Fi 4 and 5. 5GHz/14dBi Internal Panel: Mount Type: Wall, Pole: Wireless Standard: 802.11b/g/n: Security: AES, WPA2: Radio Frequency: 5.8 GHz: Power Input: 6-30VDC Passive PoE (24V Passive PoE Injector included) Product Class: Industrial/Hardened: Operating Temperature Range-40 to 75C (-40 to 167F) Management Type: Unmanaged: Layer 3: No: 10/100/1000. In 2018, the Wi-Fi Alliance took steps to make Wi-Fi standards names easier to identify and understand (Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, etc.). As capabilities are added to the original IEEE 802.11 standard, they become known by their amendment (802.11b, 802.11g, etc.). In addition, some Wi-Fi Direct devices work. It combines a WLAN MAC, a 1T1R capable WLAN baseband, and WLAN RF in a single chip. With every new capability comes a name change to set the standards apart. All Wi-Fi Direct devices operate in the 2.4 GHz frequency band and can connect to 802.11g and some 802.11n devices. The Realtek RTL8723DE is an 802.11bgn 2.4G single-chip that integrates Wireless LAN (WLAN) and a network PCIe interface controller with integrated Bluetooth 5.0 USB interface controller.

Since Wi-Fi was first released to consumers in 1997, Wi-Fi standards have been continually evolving – typically resulting in faster speeds and further coverage. The technology surrounding Wi-Fi being the biggest offender when it comes to abbreviations and numerous naming structures. When you’re looking to buy new wireless networking gear to set up your home Wi-Fi network, commercial Wi-Fi network or to buy a mobile device, you’re faced with an array of choices and abbreviations.

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