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Elwood_85's avatar
Elwood_85
Aspirant
Jan 05, 2023
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WiFi 6 icon is on my Samsung S21 BUT Orbi RBRE960 Attached Devices shows Connection Type as 5G

None of the other devices attached show 6G even though they are newer devices that are WiFi 6 capable. The Orbi only shows 2.4G and 5G but no 6G . Should there be a 6G icon in Attached Devices Conne...
  • Mikey94025's avatar
    Mikey94025
    Jan 06, 2023

    You're confusing wi-fi 6 (which is still 5Ghz) and wi-fi 6e (which uses 6Ghz and the separate radio in your RBRE960).  From https://www.tomsguide.com/face-off/wi-fi-6-vs-wi-fi-6e-whats-the-difference:

    1.  Wi-Fi 6 can send and receive data over both the 2.4- and 5-gigahertz (GHz) bands (Wi-Fi 5 is 5-GHz only) and can move even more data by running a single ultra-wide 160-megahertz (MHz) channel on its 5-GHz band.

    2. Wi-Fi 6e added more than a gigahertz of fresh electromagnetic spectrum space in the U.S., ranging from 5.925 GHz to 7.125 GHz... This additional block of spectrum, generally referred as the 6-GHz band

     

    The Android screenshot just indicates Wi-Fi 6, not 6e.  From https://www.androidauthority.com/wi-fi-6-910014/ : If you see a number 6 alongside the Wi-Fi symbol, it means that your device is connected to a Wi-Fi 6-capable router.

CrimpOn's avatar
CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 05, 2023

The WiFi Alliance did no one any favors by creating such confusing names.

 

WiFi6 refers to an improvement over WiFi5 for devices using the 5G Frequency WiFi spectrum

 

WiFi6E refers to to use of the 6GHz Frequency WiFi spectrum

 

Devices labeled WiFi6 are built to use 5G.

  • Elwood_85's avatar
    Elwood_85
    Aspirant
    Jan 05, 2023

    No. mine is the Galaxy S21 5G (Sprint) and according to Samsung Specs are Wi-Fi Connectivity
    802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM  With 802.11ax being 6E   right?

     

    Thanks again CrimpOn

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jan 05, 2023

      2.4G+5GHz this doesn't include 6Ghz so the phone does not support 6Ghz. AX is a wifi MODE not a FREQUENCY, a mode that is seen on 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz AND 6Ghz. 

      • Elwood_85's avatar
        Elwood_85
        Aspirant
        Jan 06, 2023
        I understand what you are saying but did you see the attachment in my original post? The white WiFi 6 icon (black background) is a screenshot taken directly from my Samsung S21 5G Model SMG991-U
        I really appreciate your help Thanks