
Wi-Fi 7 What is Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) is the next-generation standard from the Wi-Fi Alliance that defines new features. Wi-Fi 7 builds on Wi-Fi 6E (uses the 6 GHz band) and increases data rates through the use of 320 MHz channels.
- Wi‑Fi 7 explained
- What is the difference between Wi‑Fi 7 and Wi‑Fi 6E?
- Is Wi‑Fi 7 the same as 802.11be?
- Will Wi‑Fi 7 work outdoors?
- Benefits of Wi‑Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 explained
Wi-Fi 7 delivers features based on the new 802.11be standard and extends the capabilities of Wi-Fi 6E.
- 320 MHz bandwidth channels
- Multi-link operation (MLO) for channel aggregation across different bands and failover
- 4096 QAM (4k QAM) for higher peak data rates
- Spectrum puncturing to better accommodate interference in wide channels
Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7
| Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
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Corresponding IEEE standard | 802.11ax | 802.11be |
Use of 6GHz band | Yes | Yes |
Key features |
| All the features of Wi-Fi 6E plus:
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What you should know |
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