Generation | IEEE Standard | Maximum Linkrate (Mbps) | Adopted | Radio Frequency (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(Wi-Fi 0) | 802.11 | 1 to 2 | 1997 | 2.4 |
(Wi-Fi 1) | 802.11b | 1 to 11 | 1999 | 2.4 |
(Wi-Fi 2) | 802.11a | 6 to 54 | 1999 | 5 |
(Wi-Fi 3) | 802.11g | 6 to 54 | 2003 | 2.4 |
Wi‑Fi 4 | 802.11n | 72 to 600 | 2008 | 2.4 / 5 |
Wi‑Fi 5 | 802.11ac | 433 to 6933 | 2014 | 5 |
Wi‑Fi 6 | 802.11ax | 600 to 9608 | 2019 | 2.4 / 5 |
Wi‑Fi 6E | 802.11ax | 600 to 9608 | 2020 | 2.4 / 5 / 6 |
Wifi GenerationsMay 2022