OFDMA vs. MU-MIMO in Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 6 is bigger and better than Wi-Fi 5 -- thanks to OFDMA and MU-MIMO. Watch to learn about the two features, how they work together, and how they’re different. Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access, or OFDMA, and multiuser multiple input, multiple output, or MU-MIMO, are part of what makes Wi-Fi 6 so powerful. MU-MIMO debuted in Wi-Fi 5, enabling four data streams at once from separate antennas, but now, supports up to eight streams. OFDMA reduces bandwidth waste by dividing a wireless channel into smaller and smaller subcarriers to divvy up bandwidth among users. Together, OFDMA and MU-MIMO enable the most efficient wireless network to date. How do you think Wi-Fi 6 will impact networking? Share your thoughts in the comments, and be sure to hit that like button. Subscribe to Eye on Tech for more videos covering the latest in business technology, including security, networking, AI, DevOps, enterprise strategy, storage, devices and more: #MUMIMO