SMEs adopt WiFi 7 to support multi-gig AI

The implementation and adoption of WiFi 7 connectivity is advancing in the market. The 802.11be standard is being implemented due to its greater performance in environments that see the volume of connected devices increase, the emergence of AI as an increasingly used technology and the commitment to multi-gig equipment.

Zyxel Networks analyzes the main trends in this technology that, during the coming months, will stand out in the market.

Goal of change

The acceleration of the adoption of WiFi 7 is marked by a greater commitment to multi-gig switches and the constant integration of security into the network. Customers, primarily SMEs, are choosing WiFi7 for its superior bandwidth, low latency and the additional investment protection to prepare for the future. Small and medium-sized businesses are seeing an increase in the number of connected devices, so having WiFi7 means better connection quality (without interference, congestion and greater privacy).

WiFi 7 offers immediate benefits for increasing the volume of connections and providing consistent and reliable performance to all users in expanding areas. As the cost difference between WiFi6 and WiFi7 is small, most businesses are naturally opting for the newer standard, as they perceive it to be more future-proof and with a better return on investment.

A system in full expansion

For the user, in general, WiFi 7 introduces innovative features to offer greater capacity, lower latency and greater range. It not only meets the demands of today’s high bandwidth consumption, but also accelerates the development of emerging technologies such as immersive AR/VR, online gaming, and AI-based applications. In this aspect, Zyxel highlights how artificial intelligence is being a driver of innovation in SMEs, also from the point of view of cybersecurity with the aim of protecting business environments inside and outside offices.

Additionally, the massive volume of traffic flowing across all networks is now driving the adoption of switches with ports that can support multi-gigabit speeds. This makes it easy to upgrade to new technologies such as WiFi 7 and, in most cases, without having to update the wiring, thus avoiding inconveniences and expenses.

Ultra-low latencies with MLO

One of the most relevant improvements of the new standard is the significant reduction in latency thanks to functions such as Multi-Link Operation (MLO). This technology allows devices to connect simultaneously to multiple bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz), increasing speed and reliability even in demanding scenarios. Combined with theoretical speeds exceeding 40 Gbps, WiFi 7 is positioned as a solid alternative to certain wired connections, both in home and professional environments.

Having WiFi7 means better connection quality, without interference, without congestion and with greater privacy

According to Gonzalo Echeverría, Country Manager of Zyxel Iberia, “WiFi 7 brings great benefits to SMEs and they are incorporating it as they see how they improve their wireless capabilities to develop their businesses. It is a technology that we have been betting on for a long time and that is proving to be a driver of connections, with greater security, speed and reliability for the new digital era.”