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There’s always a new technology standard (USB 4! 5G!), and sometimes it’s hard to know if it’s worth upgrading your technology for a potential small improvement.
Not all new generations are major improvements, but in case Wi-Fi 7early testing shows. Experts say the latest Wi-Fi standards provide a noticeable jump in speeds by doubling the width of the channels you use to send signals to your devices. It’s definitely worth the upgrade, especially if you want to stream 4K video, game without latency, or enjoy crystal-clear video calls.
You’ll need some new equipment to take advantage of Wi-Fi 7. MSI offers Wi-Fi 7 Mesh routers Designed to support high-speed connections anywhere in your home, the company also creates add-ons to make your laptop or desktop compatible with the latest generation of Wi-Fi.
Here’s everything you need to know about Wi-Fi 7, including how to upgrade your devices.
- Wi-FI 7 is the latest wireless standard, offering faster speeds and lower latency than Wi-Fi 6 and 6E.
- Wi-Fi offers 7 320MHz channels and multi-link operation (MLO) for improved efficiency and reliability.
- You’ll need a Wi-Fi 7 router and compatible devices to get the full benefits.
- Networked systems, incl Models from MSIaims to expand Wi-Fi 7 coverage throughout large homes.
What is WiFi 7?
Wi-Fi 7 is the fastest Wi-Fi currently available. It meets specific performance criteria, such as bandwidth, reliability, and cuminwhich is the time it takes for data to travel from your computer to its destination and back.
Wi-Fi 7 operates on the same three bands we know from Wi-Fi 6E — 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz — so you might be wondering what the big deal is. WiFi-7 expands the channels within these frequency bands so data can move through them faster. Think of it like merging the narrow lines on a highway into one super-fast lane: Wi-Fi 7 bumps the 6GHz band from 160MHz to 320MHz. By creating more open space on the digital highway, you can transfer more data at once without causing traffic jams.
Wi-Fi 7 is popular among gamers and streamers who love its fast speeds and low latency rates.
Is Wi-Fi 7 really better?
The hype is real. Wi-Fi 7 delivers speeds that are more than three times as fast as the previous standard Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E and five times faster than Wi-Fi 5. After testing a range of Wi-Fi 7 devices, PC Mag managing editor Tom Brandt called the difference “amazing.”
Here’s how Wi-Fi 7 increases theoretical throughput compared to previous versions:
- Wi-Fi 7 increases dramatically How much data can be transferred at once, giving your data twice as many “lanes” to travel.
- Multi-Link Operation (MLO) technology allows devices to connect to multiple domains simultaneously, reducing latency and enhancing efficiency and reliability.
- Wi-Fi 7 delivers speeds of up to 40Gbps — four times faster than Wi-Fi 6E — and can handle multiple devices more easily.
What devices support Wi-Fi 7?
To enjoy super-fast Wi-Fi 7 connections, you’ll need to upgrade your hardware. The good news is that more than 233 million Wi-Fi 7 devices are currently on the market, according to the Wi-Fi Alliance. You’ll get the smoothest and fastest results if your entire network is Wi-Fi 7 enabled—that is, smartphones, tablets, and PCs as well as your router, which communicates wirelessly between your modem and your devices.
Even if you don’t need super-fast speeds, Wi-Fi 7 devices are smart about the future. It’s also backward compatible, meaning it will still work if other parts of your network are Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E.
What is the best performing Wi-Fi 7 router?
This best Wi-Fi 7 router provides seamless coverage no matter where you are in your home. High quality mesh router such as MSI’s Roamii BE Pro or Roamii BE Lite Includes multiple access points for powerful penetration through walls and ceilings. Both models cover several thousand square feet, support hundreds of simultaneous connected devices and offer adaptive roaming, meaning connections are never interrupted as you move around the house. Additionally, now available in the MSI Router 2.0 app, the “Find WiFi Spot” tool allows real-time signal diagnosis to determine the ideal location of nodes, ensuring a stable Wi-Fi 7 connection.
Can I add Wi-Fi 7 to my PC or laptop?
Yes, you can adapt your existing devices and integrate them with your Wi-Fi-7 router to take advantage of this new technology.
MSI BE6500 WiFi 7 USB Adapter It’s an easy and affordable way to get faster connections, lower latency, and better reception, even when you’re far away from your router. The adapter connects via USB and is installed through standard drivers. Adds Wi-Fi 7 capability to your compatible desktop computer Herald BE9400 WiFi 7 PCIe Card For a smoother, more responsive experience while gaming, streaming, or working in the cloud.
Switch to Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 devices are becoming more widely available, and mesh systems and switches offer multiple ways to add the new standard to existing home networks. MSI’s Roamii BE mesh routers and Wi-Fi 7 adapters are designed to provide broader coverage, faster speeds, and support for more connected devices throughout the home.