{"id":5048,"date":"2026-02-17T10:34:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/?p=5048"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:14:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:14:59","slug":"ruckus-t760sn-wi-fi7-sector-antenna-outdoor-ap-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/?p=5048&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Wi-Fi 7 802.11be revolution is here and now !!!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fcbc6423715\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fcbc6423715\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/?p=5048&#038;lang=en\/#Where_Wi-Fi_7_makes_sense_and_where_it_doesnt\" >Where Wi-Fi 7 makes sense (and where it doesn\u2019t)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/?p=5048&#038;lang=en\/#Device_availability\" >Device availability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/?p=5048&#038;lang=en\/#3K_Group_Wi-Fi_7_solutions\" >3K Group Wi-Fi 7 solutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/?p=5048&#038;lang=en\/#Types_of_Wi-Fi_7_client_devices\" >Types of Wi-Fi 7 client devices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/?p=5048&#038;lang=en\/#1_High-end_devices_EMLMR_STR\" >1) High-end devices: EMLMR + STR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/?p=5048&#038;lang=en\/#2_Simpler_MLO_devices_eg_24_5_GHz\" >2) Simpler MLO devices (e.g., 2.4 + 5 GHz)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/?p=5048&#038;lang=en\/#3_eMLSR_one_radio_fast_switching\" >3) eMLSR: one radio, fast switching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/?p=5048&#038;lang=en\/#Ruckus_R770_Google_Pixel_9_phone_live_test\" >Ruckus R770 + Google Pixel 9 phone  live test.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 \u201cregular\u201d or mature standard\u2014similar to what has happened with earlier generations. With Wi-Fi 7, a variety of devices are now available, and the ecosystem is developing rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post we do  real test we have performed in our lab to see Ruckus and client devices current maturity of the Wi-Fi7 standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We focus here on MLO, Multi Link Operation, this allows wifi7 to use multiple radios simultaneously to make more reliable and increase throughput. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Wi-Fi_7_makes_sense_and_where_it_doesnt\"><\/span>Where Wi-Fi 7 makes sense (and where it doesn\u2019t)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wi-Fi 7 is not necessarily required in every environment. For example, in warehouses built for logistics purposes, the coverage and stability improvements of Wi-Fi 6 may be completely sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, there are currently no signs that \u201cproper\u201d Wi-Fi 7 warehouse scanners will arrive on the market in the near term. The refresh cycle for these devices is often long (around 8 years), because they are expensive client devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Device_availability\"><\/span>Device availability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today you can buy high-end Wi-Fi 7 client devices from different manufacturers in stores. At the same time, there are also more affordable options that can make an older computer compatible with the new standard, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intel PCIe BE200  and BE202 Wi-Fi 7 card (more affordable price class)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TP-Link USB3 Archer TBE400UH WiFi 7&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Intel BE200 requires Intel 12 generation processor and chipset, PCI-e card contains only RF comonents, protocol is partly implemented inside motherboard chipset.  Intel also required latest version of Windows11 to support MLO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3K_Group_Wi-Fi_7_solutions\"><\/span>3K Group Wi-Fi 7 solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>3K Group offers enterprise-class Ruckus Networks Wi-Fi access points (APs) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruckusnetworks.com\/products\/wireless-access-points\/r770\">R770<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruckusnetworks.com\/products\/wireless-access-points\/r670\">R670<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruckusnetworks.com\/products\/wireless-access-points\/r370\">R370<\/a> , Ruckus  strengths are advanced radio technology and very good coverage and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ruckus device management is possible on three platforms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cloud solution: Ruckus Networks R1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-premises: SmartZone (current version 7.1.1 supports Wi-Fi 7 APs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Wi-Fi_7_client_devices\"><\/span>Types of Wi-Fi 7 client devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, Wi-Fi 7 client devices (and APs) can broadly be divided into three groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_High-end_devices_EMLMR_STR\"><\/span>1) High-end devices: EMLMR + STR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High-end devices support, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EMLMR (Enhanced Multi-Link Multiple Radio)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>STR (Simultaneous Transmit Receive)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the Google Pixel 9 and Ruckus R770 can use the 2.4 \/ 5 \/ 6 GHz bands in parallel, and do so simultaneously and bidirectionally. The result is a more uninterrupted connection, better stability, and often better coverage and throughput.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Simpler_MLO_devices_eg_24_5_GHz\"><\/span>2) Simpler MLO devices (e.g., 2.4 + 5 GHz)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second group includes devices that use, for example, the 2.4 and 5 GHz channels at the same time. For example, the Ruckus R370.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_eMLSR_one_radio_fast_switching\"><\/span>3) eMLSR: one radio, fast switching<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also devices on the market that can transmit and receive on only one channel at a time, using the eMLSR (Enhanced Multi-Link Single Radio) solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This variant does not communicate on multiple bands simultaneously, but it enables very fast switching\u2014for example 5 GHz \u2192 6 GHz or to 2.4 GHz depending on the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ruckus_R770_Google_Pixel_9_phone_live_test\"><\/span>Ruckus R770 + Google Pixel 9 phone  live test.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this test, the Ruckus R770 + Pixel 9 negotiate an MLO Multi-Link connection on all bands and use it dynamically (visible both in the SmartZone 7.1.1 view and on the Pixel 9 screen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1024x422.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1024x422.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-768x317.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1536x634.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-600x248.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-441x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-441x1024.png 441w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-129x300.png 129w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-259x600.png 259w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Intel BE202 2x2 MIMO WiFi7 adaptert + Ruckus R770 also negotiate the use of multiple channels. Although the device has two antennas, two 1\u00d71 MIMO antennas are used to detect simultaneous reception on two frequencies; transmission uses the eMLSR protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-1024x419.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-1024x419.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-768x314.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-1536x629.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-600x246.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2.png 1608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-1024x483.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-1024x483.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-1536x724.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-600x283.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.3kgroup.ee:443\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3k Ruckus website  <a href=\"https:\/\/ruckus.3kgroup.ee\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ruckus.3kgroup.ee\">https:\/\/ruckus.3kgroup.ee<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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