The channel bandwidth of a wireless signal determines that signal’s data rate. The higher the channel bandwidth, the faster the connection. The use of 160 MHz channel bandwidth is one of the key features of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard. This technology answers the bandwidth needs of current and future high-speed mobile devices. For more information about the IEEE wireless standards, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11ax.
Compatible mobile devices and laptops (Intel® Gigabit Wi-Fi enabled devices) can achieve speeds of up to 1733 Mbps with the availability of the 160 MHz channel. Faster network speeds means more throughput for activities like Ultra-HD streaming and gaming. On a network with limited channels, however, these high bandwidth needs might affect network speeds for other devices.
NETGEAR’s Nighthawk AX WiFi routers address the issue of bandwidth availability. These routers have a higher number of streams for more bandwidth. More bandwidth means top speeds to every connected device.
For more information about NETGEAR’s AX routers and Wi-Fi 6 technology, visit the following articles:
- What is an AX router and why should I buy one?
- What is Wi-Fi 6 technology?
- How is Wi-Fi 6 different from Wi-Fi 5?