A Wi-Fi standard is like a blueprint for technology companies. It defines the specifications according to which Wi-Fi routers and networking gear transmit wireless data to PCs, smartphones, and more. Each standard intends to achieve two goals: faster Wi-Fi speeds for every connected device and a smooth connection to as many devices as possible.
The new Wi-Fi 7 (with an official name of 802.11be Extremely High Throughput) aims to achieve this by building on the groundwork of the last two WI-Fi standards and extending them. From Wi-Fi 6, it borrows functions such as OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing) and BSS Coloring, which ensure that even in very large networks every device can transmit data without delay. Wi-Fi 6E (fave.co/47waZYV) also contributes the 6 GHz transmission frequency, which enables Wi-Fi WLAN speeds.
The advantages of Wi-Fi 7 are already wooing device manufacturers; many companies are offering Wi-Fi 7 devices on the market now. Some, such as AVM in Germany, are even skipping Wi-Fi 6E and immediately opting for Wi-Fi 7 in new products.
We explain the advantages of the new Wi-Fi 7 standard, present the first devices, and say for whom and when the switch to 802.11be will prove worthwhile.
THE ADVANTAGES OF WI-FI 7
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