Chapter 9 Wireless
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WiFi6 / IEEE 802.11ax
WiFi6 is backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and is most suitable in areas with a high
concentration of users. WiFi6 devices support Target Wakeup Time (TWT) allowing them to automatically
power down when they are inactive.
The following table displays the comparison of the different WiFi standards.
* The maximum link rate is for reference under ideal conditions only.
Finding Out More
See Section 9.10 on page 201 for advanced technical information on WiFi networks.
9.2 Wireless General Settings
Use this screen to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode. We
recommend that you select More Secure to enable WPA3-SAE data encryption.
Note: If you are configuring the Zyxel Device from a computer connected by WiFi and you
change the Zyxel Device’s SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your
wireless
connection when you press Apply. You must change the
wireless settings of your
computer to match the new settings on the Zyxel Device.
Note: If upstream or downstream bandwidth is empty, the Zyxel Device sets the value
automatically.
Note: Setting a maximum upstream or downstream bandwidth will significantly decrease
wireless performance.
Note: Note that you have to disable Zyxel MESH in the Network > Wireless > MESH screen to
clear the Keep the same settings for 2.4G and 5G wireless networks check box.
Click Network Setting > Wireless to open the General screen.
Table 42 WiFI Standards Comparison
WIFI
STANDARD
MAXIMUM LINK
RATE *
BAND
SIMULTANEOUS
CONNECTIONS
802.11b 11 Mbps 2.4 GHz 1
802.11a/g 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 1
802.11n 600 Mbps 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 1
802.11ac 6.93 Gbps 5 GHz 4
802.11ax
2.4 Gbps 2.4 GHz
128
9.61 Gbps 5 GHz and 6 GHz