The Rise of WiFi 7: What Businesses Need to Know
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WiFi 7 is the next leap in wireless networking. It delivers higher throughput, lower latency, and better performance in busy environments. Exactly what modern businesses need as cloud apps, video meetings, and connected devices continue to grow.
Why WiFi 7 matters
- Higher speeds: Multi-gigabit wireless to keep up with bandwidth-heavy apps and file transfers.
- Lower latency: Smoother video calls, VDI, POS, and real-time collaboration.
- Greater capacity: Improved performance when many users and IoT devices are connected at once.
- Future-ready: Built for today’s needs and tomorrow’s growth so you upgrade less often.
Where businesses benefit most
- Offices and campuses: Consistent performance for hybrid teams and meeting rooms.
- Warehousing and retail: Reliable roaming for handhelds, scanners, kiosks, and cameras.
- Hospitality, education, healthcare: Stable, high-density WiFi for guests, students, and staff.
Planning your upgrade
You don’t have to replace everything at once. Many organizations start by upgrading access points in their busiest areas, then expand as budgets allow. Be sure your switching and cabling can support higher uplinks (2.5G/10G) and PoE power where needed.
Recommended next steps
- Assess current coverage and performance hotspots.
- Prioritize high-traffic areas for the first wave of WiFi 7 access points.
- Verify PoE budget and switch uplinks to avoid bottlenecks.
- Pilot, measure, then roll out in phases to minimize downtime.
Explore WiFi 7 solutions
Island Electrical Supply works with installers across the USA and partners with businesses to provide reliable, cost effective networking gear. Explore WiFi 7 access points and related networking equipment here:
Have questions about sizing, placement, or PoE power? Contact us and we’ll help you plan a right-sized rollout that meets performance and budget goals.