Wi-Fi Alliance released a new certification for client devices operating only in 20 MHz channels that want to take advantage of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 features. The new certification extends the benefits of Wi‑Fi 7 to a wider range of connected products in smart homes, industrial environments and healthcare settings. This new certification promotes Wi-Fi 7 adoption in the IoT market.
Many IoT devices – especially sensors, wearables, industrial endpoints and low-power clients – are typically designed to operate only on 20 MHz channels. Historically, newer Wi-Fi generations favoured wider channels to deliver performance benefits, and those requirements often sidelined IoT devices that would otherwise benefit from the latest Wi-Fi. Supporting Wi-Fi 7 features at 20 MHz bring advantages and expands the number and type of smart home and IoT devices that can benefit from the most reliable, efficient Wi-Fi.
“By extending Wi-Fi 7 benefits to 20 MHz-only devices, we are unlocking the next level of performance, efficiency and reliability for IoT,” said Kevin Robinson, the president and CEO at Wi-Fi Alliance. “From the smart home to the factory floor, Wi-Fi 7 features improve deterministic behaviour, scheduling efficiency, and robustness of IoT devices in dense environments to bring an overall network quality upgrade and drive the next wave of IoT innovation.”
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