WiFi 8 is not going to increase bandwidth but will be more or less the same as WiFi 7, with some optimization. The development of wireless internet connectivity has been rapid in the last few years. Earlier this year, WiFi 7 was launched – and appearing already on Intel Z890 and AMD X870/E motherboards – while many users have only just started adopting the new standard of WiFi 6.
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WiFi 8 Will Be Similar to WiFi 7, But Key Enhancements Promise Improved Efficiency
WiFi 8 discussions have also started, and while people may think that it will double WiFi 7’s data bandwidth, the reality is that significant improvements are more likely to be about improving transfer speeds already delivered more efficiently. MediaTek says there could be some optimizations that the upcoming WiFi brings with it, also the new standard is still pending approval.
These improvements are intended to help boost coordination between access points, as well as connected gadgets. Coordinated Spatial Reuse (Co-SR) and Coordinated Beamforming (Co-BF) are important approaches utilized in these features to enhance signal connection.
By intelligently adjusting power for spatial reuse, Coordinated Spatial Reuse will help access points communicate better with one another, thus providing a throughput enhancement of 15-25%. This will enhance Spatial Reuse from Wi-Fi 6, enabling access points to collaborate with each other increasing talk power.
Coordinated Beamforming is one feature that can work like a charm, increasing 20-50% throughput in a mesh network by making the signal more precise. According to MediaTek, their upcoming Filogic chipset magnifies this approach, allowing for throughput gains of up to 50% between a single Control AP and a single Agent AP.
Dynamic Sub-Channel Operation (DSO) will allocate bandwidth dynamically based on a device’s capabilities, potentially increasing throughput by up to 80%. Unlike previous systems that assign a sub-channel to devices based on antenna quality, WiFi 8’s DSO allows the access point to prioritize devices as needed.
Refined Modulation will adjust throughput to allow smoother transitions in signal strength, improving transmission by 5-30% when moving around the house. In summary, the upcoming WiFi will improve on the WiFi 7 standard without increasing the 23Gbps bandwidth or changing the 4096QAM modulation, channel numbers, or frequency bands (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz).
FAQs
Will WiFi 8 increase internet speeds?
No, WiFi 8 won’t boost bandwidth but will improve efficiency and performance.
What are the main improvements in WiFi 8?
WiFi 8 will optimize power output, signal precision, and bandwidth allocation for better performance.
