Wi-Fi 7 and 802.11be Standard: Features and Enterprise Applications

Explore the future of wireless connectivity in this 23-minute conference talk where Wi-Fi Engineer Tom Hildebrand delves into UniFi's approach to making Wi-Fi 7 technology more accessible and cost-effective. Gain deep technical insights into the 802.11be standard's revolutionary features, including Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Preamble Puncturing, and Restricted Target Wake Time (RTWT). Master the practical aspects of PCAP and beacon analysis while understanding how these advancements solve current enterprise Wi-Fi challenges and ensure backward compatibility with existing devices. Recorded at Mobility Field Day 11 in Silicon Valley, this presentation demonstrates how enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 7 capabilities can be implemented beyond traditional high-budget environments.