<link>https://www.edugeek.net/blogs/blog/2026-redwaynetworks_marketings-blog/</link><description/><language>en</language><item><title>How much do you know about Wi-Fi 7?https://www.edugeek.net/blogs/entry/1193-how-much-do-you-know-about-wi-fi-7/[h=1]Wi-Fi 7: Everything You Need to Know[/h]Wi-Fi 7 hasn’t yet been ratified, but the IEEE (the people who write the Wi-Fi standards) started working on Wi-Fi 7 in March 2019 and thanks to initial drafts, we do have an understanding of what Wi-Fi 7 could look like: faster, more adaptable, excelling in high density.[h=3]So what does Wi-Fi 7 look like?[/h]Wi-Fi 7 is going to be faster than its predecessors. A new ultra-wide 320Mhz and 4096 QAM will both be supported as part of the standard, allowing more data to travel over the air. Theoretical figures are as high as 46.1Gbit/s; while real-world results will almost certainly fall short of this, it’s clear that Wi-Fi 7 will give us more bandwidth than ever before.Latency is another big focus of Wi-Fi 7; VR/AR and other applications can have very demanding latency requirements, and Wi-Fi 7 will address this challenge with Multi-Link Operation, which allows two Wi-Fi channels to be used simultaneously to reduce latency.Wi-Fi 7 also looks to make more efficient use of the 5GHz and 6GHz frequency bands when wider channel widths are used. Multi Resource Units (RU) and Puncturing allow the Wi-Fi channel to be split into different parts. This enables multiple users to use the channel and allows the access point to side-step interference that only affects part of the channel. All this means a better user experience, especially in environments with a higher user density or environments susceptible to external sources of interference.[h=3]What are the key differences between Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7?[/h]Wi-Fi 7 isn’t a revolutionary shift in the way Wi-Fi 6 was, but it makes several really important steps forward in terms of standards.

  • In terms of speed, it’ll surge with a maximum speed of 36 Gbps compared to Wi-Fi 6’s 9.6 Gbps
  • It’ll support up to 320MHz channels compared to 160 channels
  • It will introduce Multi-Link Operation (MLO), making it possible for devices to send and receive data simultaneously across multiple frequency bands and channels
  • Multi resource unit puncturing will make to most efficient use of bandwidth
  • It can use 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz

[h=3]When can we expect Wi-Fi 7 to become available?[/h]Whilst the official launch happened just a few months ago (November 2022), displaying early device designs, routers coming to market isn’t expected until later into 2023, probably towards the end of the year and into 2024. Wi-Fi 7 compatible devices will be longer, meaning the uptake of the new standard will largely follow user demand.

]]>1193Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:54:47 +0000Forest of Dean MAT updates its infrastructure and improves digital learninghttps://www.edugeek.net/blogs/entry/1191-forest-of-dean-mat-updates-its-infrastructure-and-improves-digital-learning/
The Forest of Dean Multi-Academy Trust has future-proofed its technology and delivered a safe digital learning environment to its students and staff with a full-stack Cisco Meraki solution from Redway Networks.

 

The Trust wanted to update its infrastructure and with growth front of mind set out to find the right vendor and best-fit solution. After a thorough evaluation, the Trust chose Redway Networks to conduct a WiFi survey and full network audit to determine performance needs. Redway then recommended a Meraki solution (including WiFi, switching and firewall) to future-proof the Trust's technology and support its ever-growing ICT real estate.

 

Emily Stigant, IT Manager for the Forest of Dean Trust says: “When Redway Networks demonstrated Meraki and I saw the possibilities it offered us, I was blown away and knew it was the right fit for us."

 

Redway delivered a seamless project and the Trust now has a safe digital learning environment that can be managed efficiently and cost-effectively with the scalability to grow as it on-boards more schools.

 

Emily concludes: "The benefit of having all the Meraki products fully integrated, not just in the cloud, but with each other enables complete network visibility with secure, powerful connectivity and easy multi-site management. Redway Networks delivered an outstanding service with fast equipment sourcing and competitive pricing. We now have complete visibility from network edge to core and Meraki has been a huge game-changer for us."

 

Results so far:

· 100% reduction in wireless network issues reported

· 50% reduction in network administration time

· 25% reduction in time spent on network-wide switch changes and software updates

· 25% reduction in daily technician time (previously spent bringing the VPN back online)

· 150 worldwide cyberthreats blocked in first 2 weeks

· Improved student safeguarding in addition to reduction in CCTV storage costs

 

For any education WiFi or networking requirements, Redway Networks are here to help. Check out our recommendations.

 

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