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n the world of wireless networking, after using numbers and initials for
years—802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac—we’re suddenly using a simple,
single digit: Wi-Fi 6. Yes, the new generation of wireless networking is still
part of the Ethernet-compatible IEEE 802.11 protocol, so it’s also known as
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why it’s showing up not only in the latest routers but also in the newest
notebook PCs. And at PC Labs, you know what that means: It’s time to put the
technology to the test and see what kind of performance boost you can expect
from the revised standard.How Fast Is Wi-Fi 6?
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