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Wi-Fi 7 Will Mean High Speeds, Lower Latency: CableLabs

The next iteration of Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7, will enjoy increased throughput due to use of the 6 GHz band and 4K quadrature amplitude modulation, and should support wireless device speeds of up to 5 Gbps in optimal wireless conditions, CableLabs…

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Principal Architect-Wireless R&D Lili Hervieu blogged Wednesday. A key feature of Wi-Fi 7 will be multilink operation -- simultaneous connections to different bands -- which will improve reliability, enhance band steering and load balancing, and reduce latency, she said. The finalization of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' 802.11bn standard, which will support Wi-Fi 7, isn’t expected before 2027 or 2028, she said.