The new access points will support 802.11ac with 80MHz channels, and will also provide increased coverage and signal performance.
If you have any questions about either of these upgrades, please email networks@eecs.berkeley.edu.
UPDATE
[2016-03-03 08:19:01 | Derek Calderon]
We have completed all upgrades and the network is back online. If you experience any lingering issues, please email help@eecs.berkeley.edu.
Resolved as of 2016-03-03 08:05:00