What is 802.11x?

802.11x is a generic term referring to the family of IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standards. It is not a specific standard itself, but rather a way to refer collectively to standards like 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), and beyond. These standards define how wireless devices communicate with each other and with access points, providing wireless internet connectivity. The different standards operate at different frequencies, offer varying data transfer rates, and support different features.