WiFi 5 (802.11ac) and WiFi 6 (802.11ax) are wireless networking technologies used to connect devices wirelessly to a network.
In general, it can be said that WiFi 6 provides higher speed and capacity compared to WiFi 5. WiFi 6 devices can handle more connected devices simultaneously and also provide better performance in environments with a lot of signal interference.
Access points are a great way to improve the range and capacity of a wireless network. More access points mean that fewer connecting devices need to share the same access point, which can increase performance. This can be important in, for example, office or school environments where there are many connected devices.
By using more access points, coverage can be expanded, which means that more devices can connect to the network and the signals will therefore be stronger.
This creates less load on individual access points, which reduces the risk of individual access points becoming overloaded and thus reducing performance.
To plan or analyze a wireless network, you can use tools like inSSIDer, Ekahau Site Survey, WiFi Analyzer, or Acrylic WiFi.
These can be good tools for planning wireless networks and provide information about, for example, signal strength, coverage, interference and capacity in an area, and can also help optimize the placement of access points.
There may be limitations in the free version, but they are often good enough to provide an overview of the wireless network and help plan it.
In conclusion, there are several scenarios where more access points can improve the performance and coverage of a wireless network. Among them are large spaces, where many connected devices are present at the same time, and also obstacles such as walls or other objects that can block the signal.
Used WiFi 5 access points can be a good alternative to new access points because they can still offer decent performance, provide good coverage, and are often cheaper than new WiFi 6 access points. This is a good choice if you don't need the latest technology and want to save both money and the environment.
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