05 Dec Sustainable WiFi 7: optimising your network for remote working and the smart home
WiFi 7 (or the 802.11be standard) represents the next evolution in wireless connectivity, offering record-breaking speeds and minimal latency. However, its strategic value does not reside solely in performance, but in its focus on digital sustainability. In a context of intensive remote working and homes packed with smart devices, sustainable WiFi 7 is positioned as the key solution for optimising the network, ensuring responsible consumption without sacrificing connection quality.
Superior performance for the era of remote working and demanding entertainment
The increase in high-resolution content production (such as 8K), real-time video conferencing, and advanced gaming demand a home network as robust as a corporate office. WiFi 7 offers the necessary performance leap for the most demanding applications to work seamlessly:
Reliable connection for video calls and Cloud
The low latency inherent in WiFi 7 is fundamental for video calls. It eliminates the annoying delay between voice and image, guaranteeing fluid communications. Furthermore, accessing and managing files and applications in the Cloud becomes practically instantaneous, replicating the experience of working with local files.
Multi-device and without slowdowns
Modern homes have a large number of simultaneously connected devices: mobiles, 4K/8K televisions, wearables, smart appliances, and work laptops. WiFi 7 is designed to manage massive traffic more efficiently than its predecessors, using advanced technologies to prevent congestion and ensure that all equipment operates at full capacity without slowdowns.
Energy efficiency: the key factor of sustainable WiFi 7
The characteristic that distinguishes WiFi 7 as a “sustainable” technology is its energy efficiency. As wireless networks manage more traffic, they must also be smarter to minimise electricity consumption. It incorporates improvements that contribute directly to a greener home:
Shorter device “on” time
Thanks to faster data transmission, devices finish sending and receiving the information they need in less time. This means they can enter a low-power or “sleep” state more quickly, reducing battery consumption and the device’s overall energy demand.
Optimisation of transmission
By using more advanced modulation technologies (4096-QAM) and wider bandwidth channels (320 MHz), WiFi 7 uses the radio spectrum more intelligently. Less energy is required to move the same amount of data, which is a step forward in responsible technological consumption.
The essential optical fibre: the foundation for limitless connectivity
Despite the impressive improvements that WiFi 7 brings, it is important to understand that the quality of the wireless network is only as good as the foundation that supports it. Ultra-fast speed and low latency cannot be leveraged if the main connection entering the home is not capable of supporting it.
High-capacity optical fibre is, therefore, essential to unlock the full potential of WiFi 7. It is the infrastructure that guarantees that data travels from the lyntia network backbone to the router with maximum speed and minimal latency, allowing WiFi 7 to distribute that capacity without degradation.
For those interested in knowing the technical specifications that make this performance possible, such as 320 MHz channels and MLO (Multi-Link Operation) technology, they can delve deeper into our article: What is WiFi 7? Learn about its impact on high-speed connectivity.
Conclusion: lyntia and the future of digital sustainability
Sustainable WiFi 7 marks a new era where high speed and environmental responsibility converge. From optimising remote working to managing a smart home efficiently, this technology not only improves the user experience but contributes to more conscious energy consumption. At lyntia, we are committed to deploying the necessary optical fibre infrastructure so that our customers can enjoy the maximum efficiency of WiFi 7, driving a fast, reliable, and, above all, sustainable digital future.