wifi and new iPad mini

I want to get the new iPad mini. I notice that it lists 'wifi 6' in the tech descriptions. I now have 'wifi 5'. Does this mean that the mini will not work? Or not work as well? Or will be OK, but not optimum? I do not plan to get the cellular version, just the wifi.

Thank you

iPad mini (6th generation)

Posted on Sep 4, 2023 10:30 PM

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Sep 5, 2023 2:44 AM in response to Tom Cray

Wi-Fi 6 is backwards compatible and works also with "older" Wi-Fi routers, that don't support Wi-Fi 6.

So your iPad will use the Wi-Fi 5 options you have.

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