From Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7: The Wireless Revolution with 40x Speed Increase

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Original Author: FM MKT and Solution Team

This article introduces the characteristics of each generation of Wi-Fi technology from Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7.

Rapid Development of Wi-Fi Technology

Each new generation of Wi-Fi protocol brings higher wireless rates.

From Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7: Wireless network technology has significantly improved, achieving a huge leap in speed.

Wi-Fi 4

Wi-Fi 4 first introduced MIMO and 40 MHz bandwidth, serving as a basic efficient wireless network standard.

Wi-Fi 5

Wi-Fi 5 has higher data rates, focusing on the 5 GHz band, suitable for HD streaming and online gaming.

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 6 offers higher efficiency, suitable for dense device environments, supporting lower latency and better energy performance.

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 7 is the new generation standard to be released in 2024, providing ultra-high data rates and supporting higher bandwidth demands.

Comparison of Wi-Fi 11n/ac/ax/be Features

For a comparison of the features of 802.11n/ac/ax/be, see the table below.

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From Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7: The Wireless Revolution with 40x Speed Increase