{"652215":{"#nid":"652215","#data":{"type":"news","title":"CDAIT IoT Sensor 09.28.2021","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAngelina Kim, The Center for the Development and Application of the Internet of Things (CDAIT)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWiFi 6 (originally, 802.11ax) is the next generation of WiFi, following WiFi 5 (previously 802.11ac), and its previous iterations. With the new standard comes an increase in theoretical maximum speeds, from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.minim.com\/blog\/wifi-4-vs-wifi-5-vs-wifi-6\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E3.5 gigabits per second to 9.6 gigabits per second.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;WiFi, a wireless networking technology, is based on a set of standards created and maintained by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Institute_of_Electrical_and_Electronics_Engineers\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(IEEE) LAN\/\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Metropolitan_area_network\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMAN\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Standards Committee (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IEEE_802\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIEEE 802\u003C\/a\u003E), and \u0026ldquo;Wi\u2011Fi\u0026rdquo; is a trademark of the non-profit Wi-Fi Alliance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;The increase in speed, most of the time, for individual devices, will probably not be substantial. The greatest benefit of the new standard comes from a more robust network when more devices are added so that the quality and reliability of the WiFi does not decrease with more devices. WiFi 6 also offers the chance to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.the-ambient.com\/features\/what-is-wifi-6-when-will-you-get-it-2021\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eimprove battery life\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;of smart devices and other devices and sensors that send information regularly, and are relatively stationary in nature. There is also an improved security protocol (WPA3) that can help increase the security of connections.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImplications for IoT and other Connected Applications\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EIncreased security, battery life, and better quality with more devices seem to bring obvious benefits to IoT technology. More security in connections can help to address major cybersecurity concerns. WiFi 6 also uses\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.wi-fi.org\/beacon\/richard-edgar\/wi-fi-6-is-set-to-change-the-future-of-iot-here-s-why\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eorthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA)\u003C\/a\u003E, which can result in improved performance and battery life of sensors and devices within IoT.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.wi-fi.org\/beacon\/richard-edgar\/wi-fi-6-is-set-to-change-the-future-of-iot-here-s-why\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBetter battery life\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;can aid in creating devices with smaller devices or prolonging the life of a device. This can reduce expenses from an industry perspective. WiFi 6 also facilitates faster\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/six-ways-wi-fi-6-will-change-digital-transformation\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Edata processing and less data throttling\u003C\/a\u003E. Additionally, WiFi 6 has a new feature called Target Wake Time (TWT) which allows devices to \u0026ldquo;wake up\u0026rdquo; at certain times and send data, conserving battery life even further.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;However, the answer is not always so clear, and just because benefits exist, that does not mean or guarantee a widespread switch. For example,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/staceyoniot.com\/wi-fi-6e-is-great-but-not-for-the-iot\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esome\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;say that while the benefits of WiFi 6 are evident, the benefits for some IoT devices may not be great enough to warrant a switch because most devices do not require a greater bandwidth and work with WiFi 5. In addition, WIFi 6 is in competition with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.truphone.com\/us\/about\/newsroom\/5-alternatives-for-iot-wifi-networks-and-connectivity\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ealternative modes\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;of wireless connectivity including Cellular Connectivity, LPWAN, Zigbee, Bluetooth and Z-wave.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBut what about 5G?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;5G is the latest generation of cellular communication and networks, and at first, it may seem like the two are substitutes for each other or separate from each other. However, 5G is complementary to WiFi 6, especially when it comes to IoT. 5G\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/wireless-network\/5g-technology\/5g-vs-wifi.html\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Emight be bes\u003C\/a\u003Et used to support longer ranges and in applications like connected cars and smart cities. WiFi 6 theoretically proves most useful in areas of high density like a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/internetofthingsagenda.techtarget.com\/feature\/Wi-Fi-6-and-5G-for-IoT-mean-fewer-barriers-to-deployment\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewarehouse\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or other\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/wireless-network\/5g-technology\/5g-vs-wifi.html\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eenterprise environments\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;. Businesses and manufacturers can assess which of the two networks work best for their needs and coordinate their devices along those lines. Furthermore, the two networks can be used together in one device or application to support both needs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWiFi 7?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EWith the introduction and current implementation of WiFi 6, WiFi 7 seems like a far-off prospect (at least three years away). However, optimism surrounding its capabilities are still in the air.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.networkworld.com\/article\/3631911\/wi-fi-7-is-coming-and-intel-makes-it-sound-great.html\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EExpectations\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;of WiFi 7 say that its speed capabilities can be up to 5 times faster than WiFi 6. WiFi 7 can also prove ideal for IoT and especially IIoT applications with its increased speed and more efficient spectrum use.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWifi 6 Implementation Considerations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Every IT related technology has considerations related to adoption, and WiFi 6 is no different. One major consideration is the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchnetworking\/tip\/How-businesses-can-gear-up-for-Wi-Fi-6-hardware\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecapability of current devices\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/wi-fi-6-may-be-faster-but-its-also-more-challenging-for-it\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eexisting infrastructure\u003C\/a\u003E; the benefits of WiFi 6 are intangible if the devices are unable to utilize the technology. It could be a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ibwave.com\/wi-fi-6-networks\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esizable investment\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to replace existing devices and infrastructure to ones that support WiFi 6 if an update cannot address the issue.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Compatibility of devices is yet another consideration. Wifi 6 claims to be backwards compatible with older devices, but the successfulness of this varies. For example,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eyenetworks.no\/en\/wifi-6-compatibility\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esome WiFi 6 adapters from Intel\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;may pose challenges with adoption. Although updates have been made to address most of these issues, some may still exist, and the updates must be done manually. Another compatibility issue comes from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eyenetworks.no\/en\/wifi-6-compatibility\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Enew security protocol WPA3\u003C\/a\u003E; if a device is missing supportive features for the new protocol, the issues with WiFi 6 connectivity will arise.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor Further Reading\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETop 5 benefits of Wi-Fi 6 (and 3 challenges it won\u0026rsquo;t solve on its own)\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.kelsercorp.com\/blog\/top-benefits-wi-fi-6\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.kelsercorp.com\/blog\/top-benefits-wi-fi-6\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWi-Fi 6 is set to change the future of IoT\u0026mdash;Here\u0026rsquo;s why\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.wi-fi.org\/beacon\/richard-edgar\/wi-fi-6-is-set-to-change-the-future-of-iot-here-s-why\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.wi-fi.org\/beacon\/richard-edgar\/wi-fi-6-is-set-to-change-the-future-of-iot-here-s-why\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWiFi 6 vs WiFi 5 speed: Which is better?\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.minim.com\/blog\/wifi-6-vs-wifi-5-speed\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.minim.com\/blog\/WiFi-6-vs-WiFi-5-speed\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHow Wi-Fi 6 will benefit the IoT industry\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iotbusinessnews.com\/2020\/04\/23\/37974-how-wi-fi-6-will-benefit-to-the-iot-industry\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/iotbusinessnews.com\/2020\/04\/23\/37974-how-wi-fi-6-will-benefit-to-the-iot-industry\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll about Wi-Fi 6 and the new Wi-Fi 6E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/staceyoniot.com\/all-about-wi-fi-6-and-the-new-wi-fi-6e\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/staceyoniot.com\/all-about-wi-fi-6-and-the-new-wi-fi-6e\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHow WiFi 6 is About to Revolutionize the Internet of Things\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/how-wifi-6-is-about-to-revolutionize-the-internet-of-things\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/how-WiFi-6-is-about-to-revolutionize-the-internet-of-things\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWiFi 6: Is it the End-All Be-All of Connectivity?\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iotforall.com\/wifi-6-is-it-the-be-all-and-end-all-of-connectivity\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.iotforall.com\/WiFi-6-is-it-the-be-all-and-end-all-of-connectivity\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWi-Fi 6 is set to change the future of IoT\u0026mdash;Here\u0026rsquo;s why.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.wi-fi.org\/beacon\/richard-edgar\/wi-fi-6-is-set-to-change-the-future-of-iot-here-s-why\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.wi-fi.org\/beacon\/richard-edgar\/wi-fi-6-is-set-to-change-the-future-of-iot-here-s-why\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWi-Fi 7 is coming, and Intel makes it sound great\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.networkworld.com\/article\/3631911\/wi-fi-7-is-coming-and-intel-makes-it-sound-great.html\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.networkworld.com\/article\/3631911\/wi-fi-7-is-coming-and-intel-makes-it-sound-great.html\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWi-Fi 7: What is it and when should you expect it?\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rcrwireless.com\/20210127\/network-infrastructure\/wi-fi\/wi-fi-7-what-is-it-and-when-should-you-expect-it\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.rcrwireless.com\/20210127\/network-infrastructure\/wi-fi\/wi-fi-7-what-is-it-and-when-should-you-expect-it\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E5 ALTERNATIVES FOR IoT WiFi NETWORKS AND CONNECTIVITY.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.truphone.com\/us\/about\/newsroom\/5-alternatives-for-iot-wifi-networks-and-connectivity\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.truphone.com\/us\/about\/newsroom\/5-alternatives-for-iot-wifi-networks-and-connectivity\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWi-Fi 6: The compatibility issues you should know about\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eyenetworks.no\/en\/wifi-6-compatibility\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/eyenetworks.no\/en\/wifi-6-compatibility\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"WiFi 6 \u2013 the Next Generation"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWiFi 6 (originally, 802.11ax) is the next generation of WiFi, following WiFi 5 (previously 802.11ac), and its previous iterations. With the new standard comes an increase in theoretical maximum speeds, from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.minim.com\/blog\/wifi-4-vs-wifi-5-vs-wifi-6\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E3.5 gigabits per second to 9.6 gigabits per second.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;WiFi, a wireless networking technology, is based on a set of standards created and maintained by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Institute_of_Electrical_and_Electronics_Engineers\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(IEEE) LAN\/\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Metropolitan_area_network\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMAN\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Standards Committee (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IEEE_802\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIEEE 802\u003C\/a\u003E), and \u0026ldquo;Wi\u2011Fi\u0026rdquo; is a trademark of the non-profit Wi-Fi Alliance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"CDAIT Blog Post"}],"uid":"35091","created_gmt":"2021-10-28 20:42:55","changed_gmt":"2021-10-28 21:07:46","author":"msoffel3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-09-28T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-09-28T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"651193","name":"Blog - Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT) "}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["info@cacp.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}