INTERFACE Albuquerque
Presented by Pine Cove Consulting & Ruckus
This presentation traces the evolution of Wi-Fi technologies, from the initial design for device scalability to the current demand for capacity, efficiency, and predictability. The progression from Wi-Fi 4 to 6E and the upcoming Wi-Fi 7 is analyzed, revealing trends and challenges. The fragmented global regulatory environment, slow 6GHz adoption, and deployment intricacies are discussed. The differences among Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7 are highlighted, along with their respective enhancements. Major Wi-Fi 7 advancements, such as punctured transmission and enhanced quality of service, are examined. The emergence of the Wi-Fi 7 ecosystem and the increasing demand for Power over Ethernet (PoE) are also explored, offering insights into the changing landscape of network technologies.