Wallys|Brief introduction of Wifi 7

 

Wi-Fi 7 explained

WiFi 7 is the upcoming WiFi standard, also known as IEEE 802.11be Extremely High Throughput (EHT). It works across all three bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) to fully utilize spectrum resources. While WiFi 6 was built in response to the growing number of devices in the world, WiFi 7's goal is to deliver astounding speeds for every device with greater efficiency. If you're struggling with constant buffering, lag, or congestion, a WiFi 7 router may be your best solution.

WiFi 7 introduces 320 MHz ultra-wide bandwidth, 4096-QAM, Multi-RU, and Multi-Link Operation to provide speeds 4.8× faster than WiFi 6 and 13× faster than WiFi 5. Unlock more scenarios than ever before.

Wi-Fi 7 delivers features based on the new 802.11be standard and extends the capabilities of Wi-Fi 6E. Although Wi-Fi 7 is not yet finalized, capabilities include:

1. 320 MHz bandwidth channels
2. Multi-link operation (MLO) for channel aggregation across different bands and failover
3. 4096 QAM (4k QAM) for higher peak data rates
4. Spectrum puncturing to better accommodate interference in wide channels

As part of the certification process, the Wi-Fi Alliance will determine which features are required and which are optional.

What is the regulatory status of Wi-Fi 7?

Wi-Fi 7 is tied to the IEEE standard 802.11be, which is still under review. Wi-Fi Alliance is in the process of defining the criteria for Wi-Fi 7 certification, which is anticipated late 2023 or early 2024.

	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Corresponding IEEE standard	802.11ax	802.11be
Use of 6GHz band	Yes	Yes
Key features	Up to 1200 MHz additional unlicensed spectrum* Up to seven 160MHz channels* Up to 1024 QAM data rates WPA3 required	All the features of Wi-Fi 6E plus: Maximum 320MHz channels Multi-link operation (MLO) for aggregating channels Spectrum puncturing to minimize channel interference
Target audience	Enterprise and consumer	TBD
What you should know	Not all countries have adopted 6GHz Europe has opened 500MHz vs 1200 in most other countries Standard Power, which is required for outdoor use, is pending approvals	Not all countries have adopted 6GHz Europe has opened 500MHz vs 1200 in most other countries Standard Power, which is required for outdoor use, is pending approvals Use of 4096 QAM data rates require a high signal-to-noise (SNR) and require very close proximity to an AP (several feet) AP coverage models simply do not allow for enough available channels to support 320MHz

Below is the wifi7 chipset of Qualcomm.

be (Wi-Fi 7)

Chip	Interface	PHY modes	MIMO config (max.rate)	First seen (FCC)	Notes	Adapters	ESystems	PR / PPage
QCN9224 (QCN9222) (Waikiki)	PCIe	abgn+ac+ax+be	4x4:4 (5.7Gbps)		2.4/5/6GHz (EHT240/320), MLO, WPA3 Wi-Fi 7, MU-MIMO, 4096QAM, BW320 IPQ9574+QCN9224+QCN9274	0 devices	1 devices
QCN9274 (QCN9272) (Waikiki)	PCIe	abgn+ac+ax+be	4x4:4 (11.5Gbps)		2.4/5/6GHz (EHT240/320), MLO, WPA3 Wi-Fi 7, MU-MIMO, 4096QAM, BW320 IPQ9574+QCN9224+QCN9274	0 devices	1 devices
WCN7850 (WCN7851) (Hamilton)	PCIe	abgn+ac+ax+be	2x 2x2:2 (5.7Gbps)		2.4/5/6GHz (EHT240/320), MLO, BT 5.3 LE Wi-Fi 7, MU-MIMO, 4096QAM, BW320 DBS/SBS, supports only station mode FastConnect 7800	0 devices	0 devices	CNX PP

Wi-Fi 7 Chipsets (IPQ/QCN/WCN) • >>

1. • IPQ9574 • QCN9224 • QCN9274 • WCN7850
2. Wi-Fi 7 802.11be Products
3. FastConnect 7800 • WCN7850
4. H3C Wi-Fi 7 AP • H3C Magic BE18000

IPQ9574+QCN9224+QCN9274 (Alder/Waikiki)

1. QCAER0433: IPQ9574 AP.ALD02.1 QCN9274.M2.WK01.2 QCN9274.M2.WK01
2. AP.AL02.DB.WK01.1 11AX 4X4 2G HP FEM DPPM BOARD W- WAIKIKI
3. AP.AL02.DB.WK01.1 11AX 4X4 5G HP FEM DPPM BOARD W- WAIKIKI
4. AP.AL02.DB.WK01.1 11AX 4X4 6G HP FEM DPPM BOARD W- WAIKIKI
5. QCAER0417: IPQ9574 AP.AL01 QCN9012.M.2.PN02.3 QCN9013.M.2.PN02.6
6. QCAER0418: IPQ9574 AP.AL02.1 QCN9012.M.2.PN02.3 QCN9013.M.2.PN02.6
7. WCN7851 TB.HMT02.1 11BE 2X2+2X2 DBS-SBS 5G/6GHZ, W-QBAW, 2G QOR
8. WCN7851 OTP5.0 TB.HMT02.1 11BE 2X2+2X2 DBS/SBS, 5G/6GHZ W
9. WCN7851 M2.HMT04.1, NCM865-030, HAMILTON 2X2 11BE BT5.2

be (Wi-Fi 7)

Chip	Arch.	Clock speed	PHY modes	MIMO config	Reference designs	First seen (FCC)	Notes	ESystems	PR / PPage
IPQ9574 (IPQ9570) (Pro 1620)	ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad Core)	2.2 GHz 2.2 GHz (+ 2x NPU @1.7GHz)	abgn+ac +ax+be	4x4 MU-MIMO 16-stream: 4x 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/6GHz	ALD02.1 Pro 1620 Alder(Bells)		Wi-Fi 7, MU-MIMO, 4K QAM, AFC, WPA3, OFDMA, 4x 2.5GbE, 2x 10GbE, PCIe 3.0, QoS, TxBF, BW 320MHz, 14nm, FCBGA772, (33Gbps)	1 devices	PR Spec PPage
IPQ9554 (IPQ9550) (Pro 1220)	ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad Core)	1.5 GHz 1.5 GHz (+ 2x NPU @1.5GHz)	abgn+ac +ax+be	4x4 MU-MIMO 12-stream: 4x 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/6GHz	Pro 1220 Alder(Bells)		Wi-Fi 7, MU-MIMO, 4K QAM, AFC, WPA3, OFDMA, 4x 2.5GbE, 1x 10GbE, PCIe 3.0, QoS, TxBF, BW 320MHz, 14nm, FCBGA772, (21.6Gbps)	0 devices	PR Spec PPage
IPQ9534 (IPQ9530) (Pro 820)	ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad Core)	1.5 GHz 1.5 GHz (+ 2x NPU @1.5GHz)	abgn+ac +ax+be	4x4 MU-MIMO 8-stream: 2x 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/6GHz	Pro 820 Alder(Bells)		Wi-Fi 7, MU-MIMO, 4K QAM, AFC, WPA3, OFDMA, 4x 2.5GbE, 1x 10GbE, PCIe 3.0, QoS, TxBF, BW 320MHz, 14nm, FCBGA772, (16.5Gbps)	0 devices	PR Spec PPage
IPQ9514 (IPQ9510) (Pro 620)	ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad Core)	1.5 GHz 1.5 GHz (+ 2x NPU @1.5GHz)	abgn+ac +ax+be	4x4 MU-MIMO 6-stream: 2x 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/6GHz	Pro 620 Alder(Bells)		Wi-Fi 7, MU-MIMO, 4K QAM, AFC, WPA3, OFDMA, 4x 2.5GbE, MLO, PCIe 3.0, QoS, TxBF, BW 320MHz, 14nm, FCBGA772, (10.8Gbps)	0 devices	PR Spec PPage
IPQ5332 (IH 3210)	ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad Core)	1.5 GHz (+ 1x NPU @1.5GHz)	abgn+ac +ax+be	4x4 MU-MIMO 10-stream: 2x 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/6GHz	ImmersiveHome 3210		Wi-Fi 7, MU-MIMO, 4K QAM, MLM, WPA3, OFDMA, 4x 2.5GbE, 1x 10GbE, PCIe 3.0, QoS, TxBF, BW 320MHz, 14nm, FCBGA772, (20.7Gbps)	0 devices	PR PR PPage
IPQ5322 (IH 326)	ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad Core)	1.5 GHz (+ 1x NPU @1.5GHz)	abgn+ac +ax+be	4x4 MU-MIMO 6-stream: 2x 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/6GHz	ImmersiveHome 326		Wi-Fi 7, MU-MIMO, 4K QAM, MLM, WPA3, OFDMA, 4x 2.5GbE, 1x 10GbE, PCIe 3.0, QoS, TxBF, BW 320MHz, 14nm, FCBGA772, (10.6Gbps)	0 devices	PR PR PPage

Wi-Fi 7 Product page • Press release • Wi-Fi 7 Networking Pro Series

• Networking Pro 1620 / 1220 / 820 / 620 Products

Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 Networking Pro Series SoCs on SNX-Software

Product page • Press release

• Networking Pro 1620 • Quad-band, 16-stream, 33 Gbps • IPQ9574 / IPQ9570

• Networking Pro 1220 • Tri-band, 12-stream, 21.6 Gbps • IPQ9554 / IPQ9550

• Networking Pro 820 • Quad-band, 8-stream, 16.5 Gbps • IPQ9534 ? / IPQ9530 ?

• Networking Pro 620 • Tri-band, 6-streams, 10.8 Gbps • IPQ9514 / IPQ9510

• FastConnect-7800 • Pro Series Gen 3

See also Broadcom Wi-Fi 7 chips

Qualcomm • Networking Pro Series Gen 3 • ARM (Cortex-A73) 4x 2.2GHz CPU

802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), 4K-QAM, 320MHz • PR • AC-WiFi

• Networking Pro 1620（IPQ9574） • BE33000 (x16)

• Networking Pro 1220（IPQ9574） • BE21000 (x12)

• Networking Pro 820（IPQ9574） • BE16000 (x8)

• Networking Pro 620（IPQ9554） • BE10000 (x6)

Qualcomm • Immersive Home Platform • 3210/326/318/316

802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) • Multi-Link Mesh • PR (2022/12/14) • AC-WiFi

Immersive Home 3210 - x10 (20.7Gbps), Immersive Home 326 - x6 (10.6Gbps)

• 「Immersive Home 3210」 (IPQ5332) • ARM (Cortex-A53) 4x @1.5GHz CPU

• 「Immersive Home 326」 (IPQ5322) • ARM (Cortex-A53) 4x @1.5GHz CPU

•「Immersive Home 318/316」 (Wi-Fi 6E) • ARM (Cortex-A53) 2x @1.0GHz CPU

Qualcomm • FastConnect 7800 • Wi-Fi 7 • 5Gbps, 320MHz

Wi-Fi 7 SoC chip • Alder / Bells

IPQ9574 / IPQ9554 / IPQ9514

IPQ9570 / IPQ9550 / IPQ9510

Wallys Communications (SuZhou) Co., Ltd., http://www.wallystech.com,which is mainly engaged in the research and development and production of wireless communication products,providing superior OEM/ODM/JDM services in wireless communications and customer-specific solution.In addition to the PCBA mainboard, we can also customize indoor or outdoor antennas, which we have extensive experience in. There is also the Tooling. We can do the Tooling for the customer, to undertake a variety of materials

mainly metal and plastic enclosure production. Whether antenna enclosure or router enclosure, we can customize for you. Besides of the Qualcomm chips we currently use, we can also use different chips to design according to customers' needs.

Wallys will launch the product of wifi7 with Qualcomm chipset in Q2 to Q3.If you have any question,you can contact us.

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