Wi-Fi 7’s Multi-Link Operation (MLO) Dissection—from Packets to Performance

Wi-Fi 7’s Multi-Link Operation (MLO) Dissection—from Packets to Performance

There’s a great deal of talk around the capability of Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) to revolutionize the wireless experience. It’s not hype. A key feature that delivers this transformative impact is multi-link operation (MLO). A mandatory and defining component of 802.11be, MLO enables a multi-link device (MLD) to simultaneously operate across multiple frequency bands, including 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz. Access point (AP) and non-AP MLDs learn each other’s MLO parameters and capabilities…

Read More

Cisco Access Points among the First to Be Standard-Power Certified by the FCC

Cisco Access Points among the First to Be Standard-Power Certified by the FCC

It’s an exciting time in the world of Wi-Fi. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) recently approved Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) for service providers. Adding to this momentum, the FCC granted standard-power certification to a range of Cisco Wireless Wi-Fi 6E access points. This means you’ll be able to take full advantage of the 6 GHz band to support your wireless-first strategy. But what exactly is AFC and standard power, who requires it, and how can…

Read More