Articles about Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 7 is beginning to roll out across enterprise networks, promising better speed, lower latency, and increased capacity.

IDS-INDATA warns if industrial environment deployments focus only on access point upgrades, they are likely to face serious problems. The benefits of Wi-Fi 7 may never be fully realized without proper design, power planning, and infrastructure upgrades.

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Whether you're dealing with patchy Wi-Fi at home or overseeing a complex office setup, NetSpot 5.0 gives you the tools you need to analyze and improve your wireless coverage.

Now available for Windows and macOS, the latest version brings new features to one of the most approachable Wi-Fi mapping apps for both personal and professional use.

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TP-Link has launched new Wi-Fi 7 gear designed for users who want stronger wireless both indoors and out. The networking company just pulled the curtain back on several new products, including what it claims is the world’s first outdoor Wi-Fi 7 mesh system built specifically for home use.

At the top of the pile is the Deco BE68. This 3-pack mesh system promises wireless speeds up to 14Gbps and can cover a massive 8,100 square feet. That’s a whole lot of bandwidth and range for families with tons of connected devices.

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TP-Link’s Omada brand has launched the EAP772-Outdoor, its first tri-band six-stream BE11000 Wi-Fi 7 outdoor access point. With support for 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands and omnidirectional coverage up to 3,200 square feet, this device is built for businesses that need reliable wireless outdoors. Unlike dual-band options, the EAP772-Outdoor takes advantage of Wi-Fi 7’s new tricks like Multi-Link Operation, 4K-QAM, and 320MHz channels to hit total speeds as high as 11Gbps.

The 6GHz band on this device opens up much cleaner wireless airspace. That means fewer headaches from signal congestion, which can make all the difference in places like hotels, business parks, or large outdoor spaces with a lot of interference. Whether it’s 4K streaming, gaming, or real-time uploads, Omada wants you to have uninterrupted Wi-Fi under the sun or stars.

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At its Tech World event in Shanghai today, Lenovo officially unveiled one of the most impressive laptops I’ve ever seen. You see, the new Legion 9i (18”, 10) isn’t just for playing the latest video games -- it’s designed to help developers create them too. And yes, it’s also quite beautiful.

The 18-inch display here is absolutely massive, and it comes in two versions. The 2D model pushes a stunning 3840x2400 resolution at 240Hz with a 3ms response time. It’s bright at 540 nits, supports Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-SYNC, and is certified by both TÜV Rheinland and VESA DisplayHDR 400.

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Dynabook is back with a trio of new business laptops. These aren’t some wild experiments or overpriced ultrabooks pretending to be workhorses. Actually, the new Portégé X40-M Series 2, along with the Tecra A40-M and Tecra A60-M Series 2, bring practical hardware, solid build quality, and real Copilot integration to people who need to get stuff done.

All three models come powered by Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 chips, including options like the 225U and 265H. That means you’re getting a wide range of choices depending on whether you value battery life or processing power. You can load them up with as much as 64GB of DDR5 RAM across two slots, and yes, you can upgrade it yourself later. Just make sure you get at least 16GB in dual-channel if you want to tap into the full potential of Intel Arc graphics.

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TP-Link is one of my favorite networking brands thanks to its high quality and affordable prices. Today, that company launches the Archer GE650 -- an absolutely gorgeous Wi-Fi 7 gaming router.

The Archer GE650 delivers up to 11Gbps across three bands, including 5764Mbps on 6GHz, 4323Mbps on 5GHz, and 574Mbps on 2.4GHz. The router features one 5Gbps WAN port, one 5Gbps LAN port, and three 2.5Gbps LAN ports. Yeah, this router is absolutely loaded with multi-gig ports, making Gigabit seem downright ancient.

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Amazon has some good news for fans of its eero routers. The retail giant has just added two new models to its Wi-Fi 7 lineup -- the eero 7 and eero pro 7. These new devices promise fast multi-gigabit speeds at prices that won’t empty your wallet.

The eero 7 is a dual-band router running on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, and offers wireless speeds up to 1.8 Gbps and wired speeds up to 2.3 Gbps with its two 2.5 GbE ports. Its small size means it should fit neatly on a shelf or desk, perfect for tighter spaces, and a single unit covers 2,000 square feet, which will be enough for an apartment or modest home. A twin-pack will cover 4,000 square feet, while a triple-pack will stretch to 6,000 square feet. Pricing starts at $169.99 for one, $279.99 for two, or $349.99 for three, which feels like a steal for Wi-Fi 7.

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TP-Link has introduced its latest Wi-Fi 7 lineup: the Deco BE5000 and Deco BE3600 Mesh Systems, and the Archer BE3600 Router. These three new products aim to make advanced networking technology more accessible to consumers.

The Deco BE5000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System provides coverage for homes up to 6,600 square feet, supports over 150 devices, and offers combined Wi-Fi speeds of up to 5 Gbps. It features 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports and 240 MHz Wi-Fi 7 channels. The Deco BE3600 shares many features with the BE5000, delivering combined Wi-Fi speeds of up to 3.6 Gbps and supporting 160 MHz Wi-Fi 7 channels.

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Zyxel has released new Wi-Fi 7-enabled gateways in the North American market, including the EE6601-00 Tri-Band Wireless BE19000 10G Ethernet VoIP with SFP+ and the EE6510-10 Tri-Band Wireless BE18000 10G Ethernet Gateways. These new devices promise to deliver faster, more reliable internet speeds, while also supporting Zyxel’s new edge-cloud managed Wi-Fi services.

One of the standout features of the EE6601-00 is its recent certification by the Wi-Fi Alliance, making it one of the first Wi-Fi 7 products to achieve this recognition. With Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) technology, the EE6601-00 offers speeds up to 46 Gbps, advanced features like OFDMA, Multi-User MIMO, beamforming, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for increased reliability and faster data transfers across multiple bands. These features ensure seamless connectivity throughout the home, eliminating dead zones, while also offering flexible 10G Ethernet and fiber options for service providers.

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Sony is gearing up for a massive celebration as the PlayStation brand approaches its 30th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the company is launching a special PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection, featuring exclusive, limited-edition products inspired by the original PlayStation console that debuted on December 3, 1994. These products bring a nostalgic design into the cutting-edge world of PS5 hardware.

The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will include various hardware bundles, such as the PlayStation 5 Pro Console -- 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, which comes packed with a 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7 compatibility, and a range of accessories like the DualSense wireless controller and a limited edition poster. Additionally, a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Bundle with a 1TB SSD will be available.

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NETGEAR has just expanded its Wi-Fi 7 portfolio with the introduction of the Nighthawk M7 Pro Mobile Hotspot (MR7400). Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon SDX75 chipset and leveraging AT&T’s 5G network, this new device promises flexible, high-speed internet access.

The Nighthawk M7 Pro stands out with support for 5G speeds of up to 7.5Gbps and tri-band Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, delivering aggregated Wi-Fi speeds of up to 6.4Gbps. This mobile hotspot is ideal for consumers and businesses alike, whether for remote work, travel, or entertainment on the go.

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NETGEAR is stepping up its home networking game with the launch of the Orbi 770 Tri-band Mesh System and Nighthawk RS300 Router, expanding its Wi-Fi 7 lineup. These new additions promise top-notch performance and security without breaking the bank.

Wi-Fi 7 is here to shake things up, offering speeds that are 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6. This means you get low latency and better handling of interference, perfect for 4K/8K streaming, video calls, and gaming. With more AR/VR headsets and AI platforms like CoPilot+ popping up, the demand for faster and more reliable internet is higher than ever.

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The introduction of Wi-Fi 7 -- IEEE 802.11be to its friends -- marks a step forward in wireless speeds to cope with the five and 10 gigabit capabilities of fiber networks.

Of course your security needs to keep up with these speeds too and that's why Firewalla is launching its Gold Pro 10-gigabit smart firewall.

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Wi-Fi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be Extremely High Throughput (EHT), is the next generation of wireless technology. It builds on the innovations of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E and promises “unprecedented speed, reliability, and efficiency for wireless devices”.

Starting today, Microsoft has introduced support for Wi-Fi 7 to the latest Windows 11 Insider build on the Canary Channel.

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