A comprehensive guide for networking professionals responsible for implementing Wi-Fi 7. Join wireless networking experts Jerome Henry, Brian Hart, Binita Gupta, and Malcolm Smith in this in-depth analysis of Wi-Fi 7 and 802.11be. The authors explore how to design and optimize your network to fully leverage the new capabilities of Wi-Fi 7.

You will gain a deep understanding of the internal workings of Wi-Fi 7 improvements such as rTWT, puncturing, accessible elevation, and SCS QC. You will explore the new features of multi-link operations and learn why clients will come into five possible MLO modes that dramatically change your performance expectations. You will acquire practical, real-world knowledge for implementing protocols and their impact on antenna design, roaming efficiency, and overall network performance.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone designing, managing, and optimizing wireless networks or working with 802.11, from network architects and wireless network administrators to network engineers and anyone whose work involves dealing with the Wi-Fi 7 wave or understanding 802.11be and its challenges. Whether you are new to IEEE 802.11 standards or seeking to deepen your understanding of the latest developments in wireless networking, this book provides the knowledge and experience to stay ahead in the evolving Wi-Fi technology landscape.

Includes a foreword by Matt MacPherson (CTO Wireless, Cisco Systems).

In this book you will:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of Wi-Fi and the 802.11be protocol
• Explore the challenges and trade-offs of backward compatibility in the development of Wi-Fi 7
• Learn about the improvements introduced in Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E and their impact on 802.11be
• Explore enhancements in transmission and reception techniques, channel structure, and multi-user access management
• Learn about the Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and its five different modes
• Understand Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms and priority scheduling
• Examine the specific site survey and network design needs for Wi-Fi 7 deployments

Pages: 384, Dimensions: 17.5x17.5cm