Consider a Wi-Fi 7 device that supports high-speed connectivity to fully utilize your 8Gb fiber link.
Consider a Wi-Fi 7 device that supports high-speed connectivity to fully utilize your 8Gb fiber link.
I received this new fiber link, but because of shipping issues I can't connect an Ethernet or SFP cable to my PC. What router should I choose to maximize my connection? The PC is about 7 meters away from the router, separated by a wooden door. I want to keep the cost under 600 EUR.
Even with Wi-Fi 7 connectivity you're probably limited to speeds around Gigabit, possibly a touch higher but nowhere near 8 Gbps. It seems there aren't consumer routers built for 8 Gbps yet. Finding devices that support 2 Gbps is tough. You'll likely need to consider professional or enterprise equipment. Or if your provider's gateway can handle it, focus on a solid wireless access point. Wi-Fi 7 is still emerging, and its actual performance may not be fully realized in the current release. Changes are possible. A 6 GHz band offers shorter range and weaker penetration compared to 5 GHz, so you can't be sure it will pass through walls or doors easily. While routers might boast impressive numbers, most users overlook what their Wi-Fi adapters can achieve. Generally, available adapters don't reach the theoretical upper limits of their specs.
None, unless you possess an 8x8 WiFi 7 card and router you won't reach those speeds or close to them. I struggle to exceed 2.3Gbps over WiFi 7 with a 2x2 client just five feet away in ideal settings. I manage around 1.8Gbps roughly fifteen feet away with some blockages.
Cloud services typically have bandwidth restrictions, which limits how much data can be used at once. Having ample bandwidth ensures several users can download simultaneously without overwhelming your ISP connection, preventing buffer issues. When all devices connect via the same WiFi network, you won’t gain this advantage because it causes congestion. Most WiFi 7 access points are only equipped with 2.5Gbit ports initially, while 10Gbit models are considered excessively expensive.
@Alex Atkin UK @Donut417 @Lurick Just a small update for you guys. I got my GE800 last night, got a nice boost in bandwidth compared to my ISP router/wifi7 combo. Freebox Ultra (ISP combo, Wifi 7, 2x2 MIMO Quad Band) : 500/400Mbps 14ms ping (nPerf bench), 6GHz band GE800 as AP : 1500/1600Mbps 10ms ping (nPerf bench, same client same server), MLO band Both routers in the same place, client 7 meters away from the routers. Quite satisfied with the results, considering I am renting and I dont have ethernet or MoCa in the walls.