802.11 ax is a wireless networking protocol that supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz devices, as well as backward compatibility with previous 802.11 standards. 802.11 ax offers higher data rates, lower latency, increased capacity, and improved power efficiency than previous protocols. It is also known as Wi-Fi 6 or High Efficiency Wireless (HEW). Reference: https://www.comptia.org/training/books/a-core-1-220-1101-study-guide (page 82)