Heavy Networking 519: Let’s Meet Wi-Fi 6E

Just as we’re getting comfortable with Wi-Fi 6, along comes 6E. Is the E for Excellent? Exciting? Execrable? In fact, Wi-Fi 6E is an extension that enables the use of newly available unlicensed spectrum in the 6GHz frequency band (at least here in the US). Our guest to introduce us to Wi-Fi 6E is Wes Purvis. Wes is a product manager for Juniper Mist, but he’s not here in a sponsored capacity, just as a subject-matter expert. We discuss: * The differences between Wi-Fi 6 and 6E * Why this spectrum matters * The FCC’s role in making the spectrum available * How well 6GHz penetrates physical barriers * The product timeline for 6E (not soon) * Enterprise use cases * More Sponsor: InterOptic Take control of your optics purchases with InterOptic. You can get the same, if not better-performing optical transceivers, tested and designed by engineers who truly understand the specifications that are critical to your network–at a fraction of typical OEM costs. Get more information at interoptic.com/packet-pushers. Show Links: RealWesPurvis – Wes Purvis on Twitter Show 381: Inside The Pros & Cons Of 802.11ax – Packet Pushers Heavy Networking 511: A Wireless Upgrade Case Study – Packet Pushers Network Break 281: FCC Opens 6Ghz Band For Unlicensed Use; Arista Boosts WLAN Software – Packet Pushers