802.11be ============== .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is IEEE 802.11be?** IEEE 802.11be, also known as Wi-Fi 7, is the upcoming Wi-Fi standard designed to deliver extremely high throughput and improved efficiency over previous Wi-Fi generations. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What are the key features of 802.11be?** Key features include support for up to 320 MHz channel bandwidth, 16 spatial streams, multi-link operation, and enhanced multi-user MIMO. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What frequency bands does 802.11be support?** 802.11be operates on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequency bands. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What maximum data rate does 802.11be aim to achieve?** It aims to support data rates up to 30 Gbps or higher, significantly surpassing Wi-Fi 6/6E. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is Multi-Link Operation (MLO) in 802.11be?** MLO enables devices to simultaneously transmit and receive data over multiple frequency bands and channels, improving throughput and reducing latency. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How many spatial streams does 802.11be support?** 802.11be supports up to 16 spatial streams, doubling the maximum of Wi-Fi 6. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Is 802.11be backward compatible?** Yes, 802.11be is backward compatible with earlier Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), 802.11ac, and others. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What channel bandwidths does 802.11be support?** It supports 20, 40, 80, 160 MHz, and new 320 MHz wide channels for ultra-high throughput. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is Enhanced Multi-User MIMO in 802.11be?** It allows simultaneous data streams to multiple devices, improving network efficiency and capacity. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Does 802.11be support lower latency?** Yes, 802.11be introduces features to reduce latency, making it suitable for real-time applications like gaming and AR/VR. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **When is 802.11be expected to be finalized?** The standard is expected to be finalized around 2024-2025. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Which OSI layers does 802.11be operate on?** It operates on the Physical (Layer 1) and Data Link Layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Which transport protocols are supported by 802.11be?** It supports all IP-based protocols, including TCP, UDP, and others. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Is 802.11be energy efficient?** Yes, it includes power-saving improvements to extend battery life on mobile devices. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Can 802.11be operate on the 6 GHz band?** Yes, it supports operation on the 6 GHz band, benefiting from reduced interference and wider channels. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What improvements does 802.11be bring over 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)?** 802.11be offers higher throughput, lower latency, wider channels, more spatial streams, and multi-link capabilities. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Is 802.11be suitable for enterprise networks?** Yes, it is designed for high-capacity environments including enterprises, stadiums, and dense urban areas. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Does 802.11be support Quality of Service (QoS)?** Yes, it includes enhanced QoS features to prioritize traffic and improve user experience. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Is 802.11be backward compatible with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)?** Yes, it supports backward compatibility with Wi-Fi 5 devices. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow Topics in this section, * :ref:`Learnings in this section <802_11be_step1>` * :ref:`Terminology <802_11be_step2>` * :ref:`Version Info <802_11be_step3>` * :ref:`802_11be Version&IEEE Details <802_11be_step4>` * :ref:`802_11be Basic Setup on Ubuntu using IPv4 <802_11be_step5>` * :ref:`802_11be Basic Setup on Ubuntu using IPv6 <802_11be_step6>` * :ref:`802_11be List of MAC features <802_11be_step7>` * :ref:`802_11be Medium Access Functions and their inner working <802_11be_step8>` * :ref:`802_11be Supported Frequency Bands in 802.11be <802_11be_step9>` * :ref:`802_11be List of Physical Features <802_11be_step10>` * :ref:`802_11be Power Saving Mechanisms in IEEE 802.11be <802_11be_step11>` * :ref:`802_11be Interoperability Mechanisms in IEEE 802.11be <802_11be_step12>` * :ref:`802_11be End-User Products that support 802.11be <802_11be_step13>` * :ref:`802_11be Protocol Packet Details <802_11be_step14>` * :ref:`802_11be Basic Features <802_11be_step15>` * :ref:`Reference links <802_11be_step16>` .. _802_11be_step1: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Learnings in this section * In this section, you are going to learn .. _802_11be_step2: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Terminology * Terminology .. _802_11be_step3: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Version Info * Version Info .. _802_11be_step4: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: 802.11be Version&RFC Details * rfc details .. _802_11be_step5: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: 802.11be Basic Setup on Ubuntu using IPv4 * setup .. _802_11be_step6: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: 802.11be Basic Setup on Ubuntu using IPv6 * setup .. _802_11be_step7: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: 802.11be List of MAC features * mac features .. _802_11be_step8: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: 802.11be Medium Access Functions and their inner working * Medium Access Functions and their inner working .. _802_11be_step9: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Supported Frequency Bands in 802.11be * Supported Frequency Bands in 802.11be .. _802_11be_step10: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: 802.11be List of Physical Features * List of Physical Features .. _802_11be_step11: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Power Saving Mechanisms in IEEE 802.11be * Power Saving Mechanisms in IEEE 802.11be .. _802_11be_step12: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Interoperability Mechanisms in IEEE 802.11be * Interoperability Mechanisms in IEEE 802.11be .. _802_11be_step13: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: End-User Products that support 802.11be * End-User Products that support 802.11be .. _802_11be_step14: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Protocol Packet Details in 802.11be * Protocol Packet Details .. _802_11be_step15: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Basic Features * Basic Features .. _802_11be_step16: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Reference links * Reference links