By early 2026, the 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) standard has reached a level where we feel confident recommending Wi-Fi 7 investments for all enterprise networks.

The previous standard, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), has been in broader use since 2020. This means the standard has been in active use for several years, and in the coming years Wi-Fi 6 will start moving into a “regular” or mature standard—similar to what has happened with …

Ruckus’ newest outdoor AP has 12.8 dBi (narrow) and 11.3 dBi (wide) fixed sector antennas, selectable through software configuration. These APs are intended for large venues where the beam can be adjusted according to the needs of the event. The AP does not support the BeamFlex smart antenna system, but it does include Wi-Fi 7 with MLO and high-power transmission: 5 GHz 28 dBm (4x4 MIMO) and 6 GHz 35 …

What are the major practical differences between these standards?

The Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2.4/5 GHz standard introduces OFDMA modulation and data multiplexing, which means that multiple clients can communicate over the air at the same time. This is a very important aspect, because in Wi-Fi each packet transmission (from AP or client) usually has to wait for the air to be free (due to the mandatory CSMA/CA algorithm). This takes …

Ruckus has released a new software called Unleashed 200.13, which is a controller and management software that works on Ruckus' regular Wi-Fi access points. Today's APs are already so fast that the R750 can now fully replace the ZoneDirector controller. As a result, the system can support up to 128 APs and up to 4000 Wi-Fi clients connected at the same time.

Dedicated controller AP is a new concept in …