What is WiFi 7?
Today's multi-gigabit internet plans are quickly outpacing current WiFi technology. WiFi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be, will represent a revolutionary change. The new standard, dubbed EHT for Extremely High Throughput, will finally make true multi-gigabit WiFi throughout the home a reality with faster speeds, less interference, and better performance for today's many high-bandwidth online activities.
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WiFi 7 key features and benefits
5x faster speeds than WiFi 6E
WiFi 7 increases maximum speeds from 9.6 Gbps to a stunning 46 Gbps, so you can take full advantage of today’s ultra-fast internet plans with Gigabit-plus performance on your devices.
2x maximum bandwidth 320 MHz high-capacity channels
New, ultra-wide bandwidth means double the speed to your devices. WiFi 7 smart phones can get speeds up to 5 Gbps. This opens up exciting new possibilities for AR and VR applications. 1.2 GHz spectrum in 6 GHz band makes 320 MHz ultra-wide band possible and also allows for more routers to operate in congested neighborhoods without stepping on each other.
Significantly lower latency for real-time responsiveness
Latency has a noticeable effect on real-time activities like gaming and video conferencing. WiFi 7 dramatically upgrades current gen experiences and opens the door for immersive next gen AR and VR.
20% more data transmission with 4096-QAM modulation
Modulation, simply put, is the process of converting data into WiFi radio waves. A jump from 10-bit to 12-bit data modulation packs in 20% more data at a time for crystal-clear video streaming, Zoom calls and more.
Get your data the fastest way, automatically
WiFi 7 taps into all 3 WiFi bands (6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz), effortlessly changing lanes between the bands to avoid network traffic and/or keep you connected if you move out of range of one band. This feature, called Multi-link Operation, ensures data is delivered with maximum speed, reducing latency and improving reliability for online gaming, AR and VR, Zoom calls, and more.
Don't let interference slow your WiFi down
Did you know your neighbors' WiFi might be slowing your network down? With current versions of WiFi, any channels with interference from other networks become unavailable. With Preamble Puncturing, your WiFi can now slice off part of a channel to transmit your data, if the interference isn't occupying the entire channel. In effect, WiFi 7 lets you "block off one lane" instead of closing down the whole road.
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Why is NETGEAR the leader in WiFi 7?
NETGEAR is the proven leader in WiFi, with over 25 years of experience building the world’s best networking devices. When it comes to WiFi 7, our diverse experience across home, business, mesh, and mobile 5G networking gives us a unique and deep understanding of the technologies used. If you’re looking for a router or whole home mesh system that can deliver all WiFi 7 has to offer, look no further than NETGEAR.
Why Orbi WiFi 7 Mesh is elite
Orbi’s unique Enhanced Dedicated Backhaul combines patented Quad-Band with WiFi 7 technology to create a superhighway between router and satellites, ensuring better throughput at a wider range and consistent 10 Gig WiFi across your entire property.
WiFi 7 advantages for entertainment
WiFi 7 will open new doors for home entertainment. With improved bandwidth and speed, a household can easily stream 4K and 8K content at once throughout the home, host Twitch streams, game in VR, work on Zoom calls, and browse the web without issue.
Even more exciting is the next generation of AR and VR content. WiFi 7 unleashes a world of possibilities to explore new virtual worlds with fully interactive content. With ultra-high speeds and imperceptible levels of latency, users can immerse themselves in these worlds with life-like responsiveness.
WiFi 7 advantages for gamers
WiFi 7 will be massive for gamers. Gamers will experience a huge drop in latency, removing the annoying lag issues that hamper the online gaming experience. Games will download in a fraction of the time and streamed content for cloud-based games will render faster and clearer than ever before.
WiFi 7 will also open up many new possibilities in the realm of AR and VR gaming, allowing users to stream ultra-high-definition content seamlessly with real-time responsiveness.
WiFi 7 advantages for home
WiFi 7 will bring immediate improvements for today’s smart homes. The rise of remote work and learning has taxed the abilities of current WiFi technology, as data-intensive Zoom calls and video streaming compete for bandwidth.
With WiFi 7, you can say goodbye to the days of glitchy video conferencing streams, slow downloads, and long buffering times. WiFi 7 offers more speed, bandwidth and an improved ability to handle many devices at once, unlocking the smart home of the future.
WiFi 7 access points for business
WiFi 7 for business will unlock many new capabilities. Users will experience noticeable performance improvements on shared office networks thanks to improved speed, bandwidth, and new features like multi-link operation.
WiFi 7 access points will unlock intriguing capabilities for incorporating AR and VR into the workplace, enabling next-gen hardware like goggles with AR-enhanced heads-up displays, robust IoT-enhanced smart office products, and further-improved workplace automation technologies.
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