[Teisha Nolen]

Wi-Fi technology, as with any technology, seems to be ever-evolving. Each iteration of Wi-Fi standard offers improvement in speed, frequency, reliability, or all of the above. Early standards, such as 802.11a and b, laid important groundwork, but modern versions, such as 802.11ac and 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), deliver higher speeds and enhanced performance in crowded environments. Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be) pushes the boundaries even further with near instant response times and the ability to operate across multiple frequencies.
Encryption is another important consideration when it comes to securing wireless networks. WEP and WPA are outdated and, therefore, more vulnerable to attacks, while WPA2 with AES is more secure, causing it to be more widely used. WPA3 is the latest protocol and offers more protection against brute-force attacks, as well as improved privacy. Choosing the right Wi-Fi version and encryption makes a big difference in both speed and security.