Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b): Introduced in 1999, Wi-Fi 1 brought wireless networking to homes, offering speeds up to 11 Mbps through the 2.4GHz band.
Wi-Fi 2 (802.11a): Wi-Fi 2 arrived with faster 54 Mbps speeds and used the 5GHz band, reducing interference and improving wireless network performance.
Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g): Launched in 2003, Wi-Fi 3 combined 54 Mbps speeds with 2.4GHz compatibility, making faster wireless connections more accessible to consumers.
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n): Wi-Fi 4 introduced MIMO technology, wider channels, and speeds reaching 600 Mbps, significantly improving coverage and performance across multiple devices.
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac): Wi-Fi 5 focused on gigabit-class wireless speeds, better capacity, and 5GHz performance, supporting smoother streaming, gaming, and connected devices.
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): Wi-Fi 6 improved efficiency in crowded networks using technologies like OFDMA and MU-MIMO, delivering faster speeds and stronger connections overall.
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): Wi-Fi 7 takes wireless connectivity further with multi-link operation, wider channels, and extremely high speeds designed for demanding modern applications.