Evaluating the Limits of Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 6 Networks for Industrial Video Applications

• Jefferson M. O. das Mercês IFPB http://orcid.org/0009-0007-6901-4370
• José Silvestre da S. Galvão IFPB https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3921-1704
• Mikael M. Oliveira IFPB https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8799-0451
• Ruan D. Gomes IFPB https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4700-7843
• Marcelo P. Sousa IFPB https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5376-3151
• Moacy Pereira da Silva IFPB https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4871-6887

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbrc_estendido.2025.6560

Abstract

This study evaluates the performance of Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks, comparing them to a wired network. The analyzed metrics include throughput and packet loss. The tests were conducted in a controlled environment with 13 clients connected to an AP (Access Point), transmitting data corresponding to a video stream at varying resolutions. The results show that Wi-Fi 6 offers better performance, especially in scenarios with multiple devices, while Wi-Fi 5 presents limitations at higher resolutions. The wired network consistently demonstrated the highest stability, with limitations in higher resolution transmissions.

Keywords: Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Performance Evaluation

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