WiFi 7 performance is confirmed to be strong.
WiFi 7 performance is confirmed to be strong.
WiFi 7 seems very promising. This test was conducted in Sweden by the internet company Bahnhof. https://bahnhof.se/2023/02/09/nytt-svens...-for-wifi/ Translated in English: https://bahnhof-se.translate.goog/2023/0...r_pto=wapp It looks impressive. For users with fast internet, it will offer a significant improvement.
WiFi 7 mainly builds on 6GHz technology, without introducing significantly higher frequency bands, which means the paper problem isn’t a concern like it was with 60GHz.
It employs a faster modulation rate which likely causes quicker signal loss, yet it operates across two frequency bands simultaneously, potentially making it at least double the speed of Wi-Fi 6. Using only one access point with smooth transitions to lower bands as distance increases could be advantageous, though this remains uncertain for seamless shifts from 6GHz/5GHz down to 5GHz/2.4GHz or similar. The author’s initial comments seem off, as latency and jitter won’t be fully resolved through wireless channels, especially with dense local networks. If most users have advanced Wi-Fi 6 devices, performance should improve, but it will still lag behind wired connections. We shouldn’t overlook that real-world testing between routers is the most reliable benchmark, since they handle many more streams than a single client. While MU-MIMO offers theoretical help, practical results rarely match expectations. It’s not surprising they exaggerate claims about “WiFi 7 Ready” before official approval, as they can’t promise compatibility once the standard is finalized. Many current consumer devices lack support for many of these features, making them largely optional in today’s market.
I’ll say this clearly. If they achieved those outcomes in a controlled setting with massive APs, I’d feel really impressed. However, I’m assuming these findings came from a lab environment rather than real-world conditions, so I’ll anticipate quicker performance from WiFi 7.
It should be at least twice as fast for me since my AP is right next to me. For those already struggling, the main advantage will come if they aren’t already using 6Ghz and can switch frequencies smoothly. However, many people still face problems because they’re too far from their router/AP. Also, while the free spectrum offers options like HDMI wireless devices and speakers, you’ll still encounter performance hiccups similar to what Linus faced recently. We really needed a dedicated spectrum just for WiFi so networks could coordinate better and use the bandwidth more efficiently instead of fighting over it.