What is WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E?
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) is the latest WiFi standard, The successor standard to WiFi 5 (802.11ac) and before that WiFi 4 (802.11n). WiFi 6E is an extension of of WiFi 6 that makes Tri Band WiFi available for the first time by introducing the 6 GHz WiFi band, to work alongside the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
What are the benefits of WiFi 6?
WiFi 6 comes with many benefits including higher data transfer rates, increased capacity for more devices, improved performance, and improved power efficiency.
What is WiFi 6E?
WiFi 6E is an extended version of WiFi 6, that provides a 6 GHz WiFi band, alongside the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Can I use WiFi 6 with my Shaw Internet service?
Yes. Currently the Ignite WiFi Gateway (Gen 2 and Gen 3) support WiFi 6. If you have the Gateway 3.0, you will also have access to the 6 GHz (WiFi 6E) band on compatible devices.
How do I know if my device is WiFi 6 compatible?
Many new devices (2019 or later) support WiFi 6 including Apple and Samsung smartphones, and the PlayStation 5. As WiFi 6 is a relatively new technology, devices more than a couple years old likely do not support it.
We recommend checking your device specifications from the manufacturer to confirm if it supports WiFi 6. This is usually indicated with "ax" being included in the WiFi details for the device. For example, "WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax".