What is WiFi 7?
Also known as IEEE 802.11be, WiFi 7 is the new upcoming WiFi standard. It offers Extremely High Throughout (EHT) and fully utilizes the spectrum resources by working across all three bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz).
The goal of WiFi 7 is to deliver astounding speeds for every device with greater efficiency than before. In comparison, WiFi 6 was built as a solution to the rapidly growing number of devices, often leaving users with buffering, lag, or congestion. If you are currently struggling with any of these issues, a WiFi 7 router is the upgrade you need!
WiFi 7 also comes with 320 MHz ultra-wide bandwidth, 4096-QAM, Multi-RU, and Multi-Link Operation. This provides speeds 4.8x faster than WiFi 6, and 13x faster than WiFi 5!
What Does WiFi 7 Offer?
Enjoy the ultimate online experience with the release of WiFi 7!
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| 4.8x Faster | 100x Lower Latency | 5x Network Capacity |
| With WiFi 7, the throughout is able to reach 46 Gbps. | WiFi 7’s worst case latency is still 100x better than with WiFi 6 with 15x better AR/VR performance. | WiFi 7 can provide 5x greater capacity with 320 MHz and Multi-Link Operation. |
What’s Changed Between Generations?
When WiFi 6 was released, their aim was to improve efficiency levels rather than data rates. This led to WiFi 6 offering 37% faster speeds, but this change was not as impactful as the 10-fold rate increase that was introduced with WiFi 5. On the other hand, WiFi 7 is designed to create higher throughput for devices everywhere.
When it comes to executing their plan, WiFi 7 has already made giant strides towards their goal. It currently offers 480% more throughput than previous WiFi generations, and with backward compatibility it can advance your entire home!
| WiFi 5 | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6E | WiFi 7 | |
| Launch date | 2013 | 2019 | 2021 | 2024 (expected) |
| IEEE standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ax | 802.11ax | 802.11be |
| Max data rate | 3.5 Gbps | 9.6 Gbps | 9.6 Gbps | 46 Gbps |
| Bands | 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Channel size | 20, 40, 80, 80+80, 160 MHz | 20, 40, 80, 80+80, 160 MHz | 20, 40, 80, 80+80, 160 MHz | Up to 320 MHz |
| Modulation | 256-QAM OFDM | 1024-QAM OFDMA | 1024-QAM OFDMA | 4096-QAM OFDMA (with extensions) |
| MIMO | 4×4 MIMO DL MIMO | 8×8 UL/DL MU-MIMO | 8×8 UL/DL MU-MIMO | 16×16 UL/DL MU-MIMO |
| RU | / | RU | RU | Multi-RUs |
| MAC | / | / | / | MLO |
How Does WiFi 7 Work?
| Double the Width, Double the Speed By doubling the bandwidth of WiFi 6, WiFi 7 unleashes the full potential of the 6 GHz band with up to 320 MHz. By extending the channel with to 320 MHz, WiFi 7 can enable more simultaneous transmissions at the fastest speeds! |
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Double the Streams, Double the Capacity By increasing the number of antennas and improving the spatial multiplexing capabilities, WiFi 7 is able to better meet the growing traffic demands of WiFi devices. With WiFi 7’s 16 steams, each device has the bandwidth available to run smoothly. |
| Packs 120% Data for Higher Speeds With a higher modulation scheme of 4096-QAM, WiFi 7 is able to further enhance their peak rates. With 12 bits on each symbol compared to the 10 bits of WiFi 6, WiFi 7 can offer 20% higher theoretical transmission rates to provide higher transmission efficiency. |
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Makes Full Use of Every Resource With versions of WiFi 6, users can only send or receive frames on an assigned resource unit (RU) which limits resource scheduling flexibility. In comparison, WiFi 7 allows multiple RUs to be signed to a single users for increased transmission efficiency. |
| No Waste, No Congestion Prior to WiFi 7, data was exclusively send through the primary channel, meaning bands could not be fully used on busy channels. With WiFi 7’s Preamble Puncturing feature, the interface can be blocked to open up more channels to use. |
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Higher Speed, Lower Latency, More Reliable Traditionally, WiFi devices have used a single link to transmit data. With Multi-Link Operation (MLO), WiFi 7 devices can simultaneously send and receive data across multiple frequency bands and channels, improving throughput, reducing latency, and ensuring reliability. |
Who Needs WiFi 7?
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| Pioneers of Tomorrow | Future-minded Entrepreneurs | Lifestyle Reformers |
| Experience cutting-edge technology like never before. | Work with more fluidity and efficiency. | Improve your home network with smarter, more powerful technology. |
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| Professional Technicians | Enterprise IT Ops | Gamers |
| Research and learn with the latest technology and products. | Find more economical and more advanced solutions. | Play unmatched with unparalleled gaming experiences. |
WiFi 7 Applications
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Upgrade your Business WiFi 7 is your key to smoother, more reliable working experiences. Run lag-free meetings, telecommute from home, and waste no time with loading. Make your job easier and more efficient to maximise your output. |
| Unstoppable Entertainment Experience your digital world, whether it be online gaming, immersive AR/VR, or 4K/8K video, with no buffering, delays, or congestion. |
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Intelligent Lifestyles Live the ultimate intelligent lifestyle with WiFi 7 supporting your smart home devices. WiFi 7 can keep all devices in your house online with the ultimate fast response times. No more pausing, no more waiting, everything happens immediately with WiFi 7. |
TP-Link WiFi 7 Routers – COMING SOON
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TP-Link WiFi 7 Access Points – COMING SOON
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Redefining WiFi Routers
Features:
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- Centralized management, mesh, and seamless roaming
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