Second year of WiFi 7 commercialization — industrial deployment cases

The key to WiFi 7 is MLO (Multi-Link Operation) rather than maximum speed. By bundling 2.4/5/6GHz simultaneously, the connection does not drop even if interference occurs on one band.

The difference felt on the factory floor

• Reduced disconnections during AGV and automated guided vehicle roaming
• Improved stability in congested 2.4GHz areas with heavy interference
• Reduced latency jitter — advantageous for real-time control

Cautions when adopting

The 6GHz band has different regulatory allowances by country and suffers high attenuation in concrete and steel structures. Using the existing AP placement design as-is may result in insufficient coverage.

For sites that need stability more than speed, WiFi 7's MLO provides a substantial improvement. However, it is only meaningful if the devices support it.