Firewalla launches protection for Wi-Fi 7 networks
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.
Windows 11 gains support for Wi-Fi 7
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.
Wi-Fi 7 gets certified
Wi-Fi 7 technology, the latest in wireless networking, has reached a major milestone with the introduction of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 -- a certification program by Wi-Fi Alliance. Keep in mind, this certification is not really introducing new technology, but rather, affirming the robustness and interoperability of the existing Wi-Fi 7 that many early adopters are already using.
This program guarantees that Wi-Fi 7's advanced features are uniformly deployed, ensuring high-quality user experiences across various devices and applications. This certification plays a critical role in reinforcing the technology's reliability for high throughput, deterministic latency, and critical traffic handling.
TP-Link Archer BE550 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 router (BE9300) is surprisingly affordable
Today, TP-Link launches a surprisingly affordable Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 router. The Archer BE550, also known as BE9300, promises to serve as your gateway to seamless 4K/8K streaming and a lag-free online gaming experience -- all for under $300. That's a remarkable price for such a cutting-edge router.
One of the cool features of Archer BE550 is its tri-band design which propels Wi-Fi speeds up to a whopping 9.2 Gbps, effortlessly managed across six concurrent data streams. The Multi-Link Operation (MLO), a significant 320 MHz band, and the 4K-QAM technology, will take Wi-Fi speeds to 3.6 times faster than what you'd get with Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E routers.
Amazon eero Max 7: What you need to know about the WiFi 7 mesh system
When it comes to wireless mesh systems, eero has long been a popular option. The latest announcement from Amazon of the eero Max 7, its premiere WiFi 7 mesh system, should continue that popularity.
Heralded as the fastest and most robust eero to date, the eero Max 7 integrates the company’s TrueMesh networking technology with the cutting-edge WiFi 7 standard. As a result, you will get enhanced speeds, minimized interference from nearby networks, and a significant improvement in mesh latency.
TP-Link kickstarts the Wi-Fi 7 revolution
Earlier today, TP-Link unveiled its upcoming Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) products -- you can watch a video of the event below. Featuring theoretical maximum speeds of 30Gbps, Wi-Fi 6E no longer feels fresh and new.
Before you throw away your current wireless networking gear, however, please know that these new TP-Link offerings are not available yet. In fact, the company will not begin taking pre-orders until the final day of the year -- December 31. These Wi-Fi 7 products won't actually hit stores until Q1 of 2023.
