802.11ax, the next-generation WLAN standard, promises greater capacity and more robust data transmission than previous Wi-Fi standards. It represents the most fundamental change in Wi-Fi operation ...

The two chips, one for routers and the other for clients, are slated to deliver Wi-Fi faster with dramatically better coverage. Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000 ...

Wireless standards tend to get proposed, drafted, and finally accepted at what seems like a glacial pace. It's been roughly 17 years since we began to see the first 802.11b wireless routers and ...

The 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard has been around for a few years now, long enough that it has found its way into all but the very cheapest phones and laptops. It’s going to be the mainstream standard for ...

The next big new thing in Wi-Fi networks will boast groundbreaking technology, but it might not arrive for a couple years yet. Here’s the lowdown on 802.11ax, for now: Q: 802.11ax – what is it? Well, ...

The newest Wi-Fi delivers the capacity and reliability to amazing experiences. Here’s how to hit the ground running. It’s a mobile, cloud and IoT world. Whether it’s a workplace, a classroom or a dorm ...

D-Link today announced two home networking devices based on the IEEE 802.11ax standard at CES Monday: the AX6000 and the AX1100 Ultra Wi-Fi routers. And here you thought 802.11ac was the latest and ...

In my last Industry Insight, I discussed how 802.11ax will provide efficient use of the RF spectrum to increase network capacity. In this article, I take a look at spatial reuse, support of 2.4GHz and ...

Does your Wi-Fi feel slow, even though your primary Internet connection is fast? 802.11ax is here to save the day. The newest upgrade to Wi-Fi focuses on capacity as much as speed, solving the problem ...

Jacob Kastrenakes is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. Intel announced this week that it’ll have chips ready within the year for the ...

In my last Industry Insight, I outlined how 802.11ax is addressing the changing needs of WiFi networks. In this article, I look at how 802.11ax will provide efficient use of the RF spectrum to ...