[11] This standard aims to boost data speed (throughput-per-area[e]) in crowded places like offices and malls.

Though the nominal data rate is only 37%[12] better than 802.11ac, the total network speed increases by 300%,[13] making it more efficient and reducing latency by 75%.

[12] This brings better spectrum use, improved power control to avoid interference, and enhancements like 1024‑QAM, MIMO and MU-MIMO for faster speeds.

There are also reliability improvements such as lower power consumption and security protocols like Target Wake Time and WPA3.

MU-MIMO allows the access point to form beams towards each client, while transmitting information simultaneously.