If you thought your Wi-Fi speeds were fast, think again. Because Wi-Fi 7 is here and it’s putting some pressure on those old speedometers. With all the talk about Multi-Link Operation, 320MHz max channel bandwidth, unprecedented speeds compared to previous generations and just how big of a leap it is, let’s take a look at what exactly this all means for the general user and why every new device you get should be Wi-Fi 7 compatible.
What is Wi-Fi 7? (& Why Your Next Router Should Have It)
We'd be remiss if we didn't highlight what exactly makes Wi-Fi 7 different from previous generations.
Wi-Fi 7 marks the introduction of a special Multi-Link Operation (or MLO) technology, which allows compatible devices to spread the connection across two or all three available bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.
Previously, a device could only use one band, which limited how quickly it could send data packets in and out. But in the future, if you have a Wi-Fi 7-capable device, you can expect all three bands to be available at the same time, increasing not only the speed but also the stability of your connection.
