[Eugene Estes]

This solution correctly identifies 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) because the provided text directly states that this is the standard capable of achieving speeds up to 10 Gbps and is designed to handle crowded network conditions effectively. Wi-Fi standards have progressed from basic connectivity to highly efficient and high-speed networking. Correspondingly, security protocols have evolved from the insecure WEP to the robust WPA3, with WPA2 being the most widely used and recommended standard currently.