What exactly is Wi-Fi 7 and how will it change the way we connect to the internet? Read this article to find out.
What is Wi-Fi 7?
Wi-Fi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be, is the next generation of wireless networking technology. It is expected to be a revolution in connectivity, far surpassing its predecessors, Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, in terms of speed, capacity, and efficiency. Wi-Fi 7 will not only offer impressive speed but will also improve the stability of connections and the ability to handle multiple devices simultaneously. Perhaps the most important point to highlight is the use of the unsaturated 6 GHz band, which will make interference a thing of the past.
Main features of Wi-Fi 7
Speed and Throughput
In theory, Wi-Fi 7 promises speeds of up to 46 Gbps, which is more than 4 times the theoretical speed of Wi-Fi 6E. This improvement is made possible using wider channels up to 320 MHz and high-efficiency 4096-QAM modulation technology. This means you can stream 8K video, enjoy uninterrupted virtual reality, and download large files in seconds.
Lower Latency
One of the main advantages of Wi-Fi 7 is the significant reduction in latency. This is crucial for applications such as online gaming and video conferencing, where every millisecond counts. With Wi-Fi 7, latency is reduced to almost imperceptible levels, dramatically improving the user experience.
Efficiency and Capacity
Wi-Fi 7 introduces up to 16 streams of an already available technology called MU-MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), compared to the 8 streams of Wi-Fi 6E. This allows routers and devices to communicate more efficiently, better managing data traffic and avoiding congestion by serving more devices simultaneously.
Compatibility and Security
Wi-Fi 7 will be backwards compatible, meaning you will be able to use your older devices with new Wi-Fi 7 equipment, although you will not fully benefit from the improvements. It is also expected to include security enhancements, ensuring that your data is protected with the most advanced standards available.
When will Wi-Fi 7 be available?
The first devices compatible with Wi-Fi 7 are already reaching the market, although it is expected that by the end of 2024 and throughout 2025 their presence will be more noticeable. At Visiotech, we already have the first Reyee devices with Wi-Fi 7, and we won’t be the ones to reveal that we might be having very interesting developments in this regard in Q4.
Wi-Fi 7 RG-RAP73HD: the first Reyee AP with Wi-Fi 7
You can now find in our catalogue the first Access Point with Wi-Fi 7. These are the features that make it one of the most powerful devices in the Reyee catalogue:
Wi-Fi 7 802.11be Access Point - 2.4, 5 and 6GHz tri-band
Compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Up to 1376 Mbps at 2.4GHz, 5765 Mbps at 5GHz and 11530 Mbps at 6GHz
4x4 MIMO technology
2.4GHz 4dBi, 5GHz 6dBi and 6GHz 6dBi Antennas
Channel width up to 320MHz
1 x 10Gbps RJ45 Port, 1 x Gigabit RJ45 Port and 10Gbps SFP+ Port
Temperature range 0 to 40 ºC
Hi-PoE power supply
Visiotech: experts in high-end networking technology
Wi-Fi 7 is set to change the way we connect to and use the internet by making wireless equal to wired. With its improvements in speed, latency, efficiency, and security, it is emerging as an indispensable tool for homes, offices, and public spaces. If you want to offer your customers this technology, check out our catalogue and let our Wi-Fi 7 experts advise you.
The era of Wi-Fi 7 has begun and promises to transform the online experience in ways we have yet to discover.
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