Purpose: Identifying Devices with Next-Generation Wireless Performance

To understand the full capabilities of our company’s computers, we perform routine health checks. This check identifies whether your computer is equipped with the latest wireless technology, known as Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7.

This is an informational check only. Your result does not impact your computer’s ability to connect to our current office and home networks or its eligibility for software upgrades. It simply catalogues which devices are ready for the next generation of wireless connectivity.

How it Works: The Wi-Fi Superhighway

Think of the Wi-Fi signals in an office or at home as a series of highways.

• Standard Wi-Fi operates on the traditional 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. These are like public highways that are shared by countless devices—not just laptops, but also smartphones, smart TVs, and even your neighbor’s devices. They work well, but can get congested, leading to slower speeds.
• Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 can access a brand new, exclusive 6 GHz frequency band. This is like having access to a private, multi-lane superhighway that is reserved only for new, compatible devices. Because this highway is uncongested, it offers:
  • Significantly faster speeds.
  • Lower latency (less lag during video calls).
  • A more stable and reliable connection, especially in crowded areas.

Our health check simply identifies if your computer has the special “E-ZPass” needed to get onto this exclusive superhighway.

What Your Results Mean

This check is only for IT’s information and does not require any action from you.

Status	What It Means	What To Do
Pass (Advanced Wi-Fi Ready)	Your device is equipped with next-gen Wi-Fi.  It has the necessary hardware to connect to Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 networks, allowing it to take advantage of the fastest wireless speeds available.	No action is required.This is a premium feature of your device.
Warning(Standard Wi-Fi)	Your device uses standard, reliable Wi-Fi. Your computer connects using the current industry-standard technology. It is fully functional and compatible with all our existing networks.	No action is required.Your computer is fully supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

My computer has “Standard Wi-Fi.” Is it outdated or broken?

• Not at all. Your computer has modern, high-quality Wi-Fi that is perfect for all business needs. Wi-Fi 6E and 7 are very new technologies that are not yet standard in most devices.

Will this prevent me from connecting to the office or my home Wi-Fi?

• No. All modern devices are backward-compatible. A “Standard” device connects perfectly to all our networks, and an “Advanced” device will still connect to older networks when a Wi-Fi 6E/7 network is not available.

Do I need a new computer to get this feature?

• No. There is no need to request a new device based on this result. As we upgrade our Wi-Fi infrastructure over time, our standard technology refresh cycles will naturally introduce more devices with this capability.