Launch in early 2024: Wi-Fi 7 heralds the era of ultra-fast Internet, outstripping Wi-Fi 6 by several times

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What other "buns" will users get from the latest wireless communication standard?

Network innovations were not long in coming: Wi-Fi 7, officially certified and expected in early 2024, promises a significant breakthrough in connection speed and stability compared to the current Wi-Fi 6 standard. This technology promises to change the way people think about wireless communication.

Already, hardware manufacturers such as Intel and Broadcom are slowly introducing devices that can work with Wi-Fi 7. Last year's tests showed speeds of up to 5 Gbit / s, which significantly exceeds the maximum Wi-Fi 6 of about 1.7 Gbit/s. This leap is achieved through the use of 2.4 GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz frequencies, as well as through access to super-wide 320 MHz channels in the 6GHz band.

Wi-Fi 7 also improves data transfer speeds by 20% by upgrading from 1024 QAM to 4K QAM. An additional bonus is improved connection stability, which is especially relevant for virtual and augmented reality applications.

Intel plans to release PCs that support Wi-Fi 7 as early as next year, expecting widespread adoption of the technology by 2025. Qualcomm also appreciates the prospects of the new standard, including it in its FastConnect program along with 5G.

Manufacturers such as Netgear, TP-Link, Asus, Amazon, and Gigabyte are already using draft specifications for Wi-Fi 7. Amazon launched the $600 Eero Max 7 router with a maximum speed of 4.3 Gbps, and Gigabyte introduced a PCIe adapter for upgrading desktop PCs to Wi-Fi 7 at speeds up to 5.8 Gbps.

Despite the fact that it will probably take Internet service providers decades to tap into the opportunities that Wi-Fi 7 offers, this technology is sure to find practical applications. These networks are ideal for use in high-traffic areas such as commercial centers, public spaces, and offices.

The technology will also be useful for building high-speed local area networks in environments where fast wireless data exchange is required without an Internet connection.

Thus, Wi-Fi 7 promises to be a significant step forward in the field of wireless communication, offering users not only increased speed and improved stability, but also enhanced capabilities in all areas related to Internet communication.
 
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