Wi-Fi 6

Cisco Catalyst C9136 & Cisco Flagship 6E Access Point have received Wi-Fi 6 R2. C9136 is the first Enterprise Access Point to receive this certificate. Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 brings a host of new technical capabilities that improve the application experience in hybrid work.

When the network supports full spectrum wireless access, workers can move among workspaces transparently and without interruption, to be more productive, efficient, and inclusive.

Part 1 of this 6-part series on The Future of Work, covers connectivity and how the network will become increasingly transparent to the people who depend on it for work and education.

Cisco Access Infrastructure, from Catalyst Wireless Controllers and Access Points to AI Analytics in Cisco DNA Center, provides IT with the technology to build, operate, and maintain wireless campus networks that provide best application experience for the workforce and students.

Announcing Intel Connectivity Analytics on Cisco Catalyst and Meraki wireless platforms — providing wireless teams the advanced visibility necessary to quickly investigate and isolate client-side issues at scale, and to deliver optimal wireless experiences for enterprise laptops.

The end-of-life for the certain Aironet 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5) Access Points provides the perfect opportunity to upgrade to the Cisco Catalyst 9100 WI-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Access Points. With the ability to handle increased mobile traffic and support IoT at scale, Cisco’s Wi-Fi 6 access points have superior RF innovations that expand wireless access and provide an uninterrupted network experience that is intelligent, reliable and secure.

You may have noticed that in the last few weeks, the industry has been talking a lot about Wi-Fi 6E. Count Cisco among the conversation starters about Wi-Fi 6E too. But what about Wi-Fi 6? What’s going on with that standard? WE talk a little about that now.

The Cisco DNA Center Assurance dashboard helps you assess the Wi-Fi 6 readiness of your enterprise network, and a set of AI/ML-driven dashboards thelp determine where the Wi-Fi 6 upgrade makes a difference.

The future looks promising with Wi-Fi 6E, which is an extension of Wi-Fi 6 into the 6GHz spectrum. You get better network reliability, more capacity, higher speeds and tougher security that protects your network from outside attacks.