Wi-Fi 7, as the technology is commercially known 802.11be, is getting closer. The Wi-Fi Alliance, The non-profit association that manages the standard has begun to certify devices with this technology, which means that, throughout 2024, we will begin to see smartphones, computers, routers and other products with a wireless network connection. faster and more efficient.
The truth is that Wi-Fi 7 has been on the market for some time through various devices, such as routers. So far, however, the Wi-Fi Alliance has not begun certifying products with this new generation of wireless networks. The certification, specifically, will ensure that products will interoperate correctly with 802.11be technologywhich has different advantages compared to Wi-Fi 6E.
One of the improvements of Wi-Fi 7 is its increased bandwidth; will offer twice as much compared to previous generations, which translates into faster speeds. Wi-Fi 7 also promises to considerably improve the experience when playing wireless games with low latency.
Wi-Fi 7 will arrive with MLO technology
Another novelty of Wi-Fi 7 is the inclusion of the technology MLO (multilink operation). This consists of multi-band compatibility—of 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz— simultaneously they will be able to transmit the same information. This will allow you to connect to different bands when one is not available automatically, thus providing greater network stability.
This will also significantly reduce latency.to. Of course, according to Kevin Robinson, executive director of the Wi-Fi Alliance, The Verge, not all routers with Wi-Fi 7 will offer compatibility with all three available bands, some cheaper models may simply offer only 2.5 and 5 Ghz; It will depend on the model and its price.
For now, There are hardly any devices compatible with Wi-Fi 7, beyond some routers recently announced by Asus that have not yet been certified. What the Wi-Fi Alliance is currently doing is certifying future products that we could see throughout the year. We hope, therefore, that the next router models from the main manufacturers, as well as future computers, consoles and smartphones, will be compatible with this technology. They will also maintain support for Wi-Fi 6E currently available on many devices.