Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Advancement in High-Speed Wireless Networking Technology

Authors

  • Arthur Lago Martins Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB)
  • Alex Ferreira dos Santos Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB)
  • Guilherme Waldschmidt Pereira Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA)
  • Robson Hebraico Cipriano Maniçoba Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69872/revistafoz.v8i1.351

Keywords:

Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi networks, Wi-Fi applications

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the technological advances of Wi-Fi 7, highlighting its improvements in speed, range, efficiency, and practical applications. The methodology adopted is based on a bibliographic and technical review of official documents, scientific articles, and specialized publications on wireless networks. The results show that, while Wi-Fi 6, launched in 2019, focuses on optimizing efficiency in environments with multiple connected devices, Wi-Fi 7 offers significant gains in performance, such as higher speeds, lower latency, and improved support for emerging technologies, such as augmented and virtual reality. These advances have positioned Wi-Fi 7 as a strategic technology for high-demand applications and more complex digital environments.

Author Biographies

Arthur Lago Martins, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB)

Bacharel em Sistemas de Informação pela Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB).

Alex Ferreira dos Santos, Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB)

Doutor em Engenharia Elétrica pela Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA). Professor da Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB) e da Pós-Graduação em Ciência da Computação da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (UEFS).

Guilherme Waldschmidt Pereira, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA)

Bacharel em Sistemas de Informação pela Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB).

Robson Hebraico Cipriano Maniçoba, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB)

Doutor em Engenharia Elétrica e Computação pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). Professor da Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB).

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Published

2025-05-16

How to Cite

Lago Martins, A., Ferreira dos Santos, A., Waldschmidt Pereira, G., & Hebraico Cipriano Maniçoba, R. (2025). Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): Advancement in High-Speed Wireless Networking Technology. Revista Científica Foz, 8(1), 85–107. https://doi.org/10.69872/revistafoz.v8i1.351

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