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Wi-Fi protocols define wireless communication standards that govern speed, frequency, and range for devices on a wireless local area network (WLAN).


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   * - Protocol
     - Description
     - Use Case
   * - 802.11ad
     - Uses 60 GHz band for multi-gigabit speeds over short distances with beamforming. *Perfect for ultra-high-speed, short-range data transfers.*
     - Wireless docking, VR, fast data sync in-room
   * - 802.11ay
     - Builds on 802.11ad with higher throughput and longer range at 60 GHz using MIMO. *Advanced short-range multi-gigabit wireless links.*
     - VR/AR, wireless backhaul, ultra-fast indoor networking
   * - 802.11aj
     - Regional extension of 802.11ad/ay for Chinese millimeter-wave bands (45 GHz & 59-64 GHz) supporting improved propagation and coexistence.
     - Enables high-speed wireless communication tailored for China’s spectrum regulations and specialized applications.


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   .. tab-item:: 802.11ad (60 GHz High-Speed)

      **IEEE Standard:** IEEE 802.11ad-2012

      **Main Features:**

      - Operates in 60 GHz millimeter wave band
      - Supports multi-gigabit speeds up to 7 Gbps
      - Uses beamforming for directional transmission
      - Short range (typically < 10 meters) due to high frequency attenuation
      - Ideal for in-room high bandwidth applications

      **Use Cases:**

      - Wireless docking stations
      - Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) streaming
      - Ultra-fast data syncing between devices in close proximity

      **Alternative or Related Protocols:**

      - 802.11ay – Enhanced 60 GHz with MIMO and extended range
      - 802.11ac – 5 GHz high throughput
      - 802.11ax – OFDMA and dense deployments

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   .. tab-item:: 802.11ay (Enhanced 60 GHz)

      **IEEE Standard:** IEEE 802.11ay-2021

      **Main Features:**

      - Builds upon 802.11ad with MIMO and channel bonding at 60 GHz
      - Supports throughput up to 100 Gbps with improved range and reliability
      - Uses beamforming and directional antennas for efficient communication
      - Suitable for multi-gigabit wireless links and backhaul

      **Use Cases:**

      - Wireless VR/AR applications requiring ultra-high speed
      - Wireless backhaul for 5G and enterprise networks
      - High-speed indoor data transfers over short to medium range

      **Alternative or Related Protocols:**

      - 802.11ad – Predecessor with single-stream 60 GHz
      - 802.11ax – High-efficiency Wi-Fi in lower bands
      - 802.11be – Future ultra-high throughput Wi-Fi

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   .. tab-item:: 802.11aj (Chinese mmWave Extension)

      **IEEE Standard:** IEEE 802.11aj-2018

      **Main Features:**

      - Operates in the 45 GHz and 59-64 GHz millimeter wave bands (China-specific)
      - Extends 802.11ad for improved propagation and coexistence in regional spectrum
      - Supports high data rates similar to 802.11ad with adaptations for regulatory compliance
      - Enables directional communication with beamforming in specialized frequency bands
      - Focused on enabling high-speed indoor and outdoor wireless links in China

      **Use Cases:**

      - High-speed fixed wireless access in Chinese mmWave bands
      - Industrial automation and smart factory communications
      - Ultra-fast wireless data transfer in regulated frequency environments

      **Alternative or Related Protocols:**

      - 802.11ad – 60 GHz multi-gigabit wireless standard
      - 802.11ay – Enhanced 802.11ad with MIMO and longer range
      - 802.11ax – High-efficiency WLAN for dense deployments

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