For some time now, several manufacturers of networking materials have been selling devices Wi-Fi 7 with the preliminary specifications of this standard. There is a concrete idea of deadlines, so more manufacturers will start to launch products that take advantage of the new features of Wi-Fi 7.
The Wi-Fi Alliance, the entity that regulates and defines standards for wireless networks, confirmed that the final version of the standard that governs Wi-Fi 7 will be published in the first quarter of 2024. This promises higher speeds than of Wi-Fi 6, among other improvements.
.@bgiordan of @CommScope & @ruckusnetworks join us on #TheSignalPodcast to discuss how Wi-Fi 7 and #6GHz spectrum enables rich user experiences and new use cases for enterprise companies. Listen to learn more: https://t.co/LB9ybLp68z pic.twitter.com/bN1CQ4xmR4
— Wi-Fi Alliance (@WiFiAlliance) December 4, 2023
Last year, Intel and Broadcom demonstrated that a Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) connection can reach 5 Gbps, a speed significantly higher than the 1,7 Gbps of Wi-Fi 6. The new standard can achieve these speeds by switching between 2,4, 5 and 6 GHz, which compatible devices can use simultaneously.
Furthermore, the 6 GHz spectrum allows the use of 320 MHz channels, which doubles the capacity compared to Wi-Fi 6, an important factor in increasing speeds. Wi-Fi 7 connections are also expected to be more stable than previous standards and provide a greater intelligent balance of traffic that allows the network to support more devices, more efficiently.
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 is ushering in the next level of #Wifi performance. The release will facilitate worldwide interoperability.
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— Wi-Fi Alliance (@WiFiAlliance) December 8, 2023
