What Is Wifi 7 - NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700 User Manual

What is WiFi 7?

WiFi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be Extremely High Throughput (EHT), is an upcoming
next-generation WiFi standard. The new standard provides the capability for multi-gigabit
(multi-gig) WiFi throughout the home with faster speeds, less interference, and better
performance for high-bandwidth online activities.
WiFi 7 implements the following new technologies for higher performance:
• 320 MHz High-Capacity Channels: Older WiFi standards are limited to a maximum
channel width of 160 MHz. WiFi 7 introduces new 320 MHz channels, effectively
doubling the bandwidth available to WiFi devices. 320 MHz channels also enable
more WiFi devices to operate in congested areas without interference.
• 4096 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation: Quadrature amplitude modulation
(QAM) is the process of converting data into WiFi radio waves. WiFi 7 introduces
4096 QAM, also known as 12-bit data modulation. WiFi 6 used 1024 QAM (10-bit
data modulation). The increase from 10-bit to 12-bit data modulation enables up to
20 percent higher data transmission rates to your WiFi devices.
• Multi-Link Operation: WiFi 7 uses all three WiFi bands simultaneously with a feature
called multi-link operation (MLO). This enables WiFi 7 devices to dynamically switch
between the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands to avoid network traffic and keep
you connected if you move beyond the range of a higher frequency band. MLO
ensures that your devices are always connected at the fastest possible speeds while
maintaining a stable WiFi connection.
• Preamble Puncturing: On older WiFi standards, any wireless channels with
interference from other networks become unavailable. WiFi 7 introduces preamble
puncturing, which provides the ability to section off portions of a WiFi channel to
transmit your data when interference isn't occupying the entire channel. This allows
your devices to access the best possible channels for optimal WiFi performance
even when interference is present.
These new technologies allow WiFi 7 to provide the following benefits:
• 2.4 times faster speed than WiFi 6
• Double the maximum bandwidth for your devices
• 2 times lower latency than WiFi6
• A more reliable connection
For more information, visit the NETGEAR WiFi 7 page at
netgear.com/home/discover/wifi7.
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