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Unless you’re looking to get the best speeds out of any devices you own that already support the new standard, you don’t need to rush out and upgrade your home network to WiFi 6 just yet. Give it a year or two, and WiFi 6 will probably be standard in most new devices that rely on wireless connectivity in one way or another. Are the only things on your WiFi network a phone and a laptop that you use to answer emails? If so, then investing in a WiFi 6 router might be a bit overkill. On the other hand, if you’re household connection is struggling under the strain of several dozen gadgets and a bevy of smart home devices, then it might be worth investigating how much is involved in upgrading your setup to take advantage of WiFi 6.
