A Primer on Wi-Fi 7: Objectives, Standardization, and Research

As hordes of data-hungry devices challenge its current capabilities, Wi-Fi strikes again with 802.11be, alias Wi-Fi 7. This brand-new amendment promises a (r)evolution of unlicensed wireless connectivity as we know it, unlocking access to gigabit, reliable and low-latency communications, and reinventing manufacturing and social interaction through digital augmentation. More than that, time-sensitive networking protocols are being put forth with the overarching goal of making wireless the new wired. With its standardization process being consolidated, we provide an updated digest of 802.11be essential features, place the spotlight on some of the must-haves for critical and delay-sensitive applications, and illustrate their benefits through standard-compliant simulations. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Ecuador Section Speaker(s): Giovanni Geraci PhD., Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/282525