Deploying ultra-fast Wi-Fi in 2025: beware of your network’s limits!

Who hasn’t dreamed of an ultra-fast Wi-Fi connection? Imagine downloading a movie in seconds, attending smooth online meetings and streaming in high definition without the slightest interruption. With Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 technologies, this dream becomes a reality, with speeds of up to 28 Gbps for Wi-Fi 7.

Thanks to their high transmission capacity, the latest models of Wi-Fi access points can handle a greater number of users simultaneously, while guaranteeing ultra-fast, stable Wi-Fi connections.

But before you celebrate, ask yourself one essential question: can your network keep up?

The truth about ultra-fast Wi-Fi: it’s not just about access point

Buying the latest Wi-Fi access point isn’t enough. Even the best AP will be limited if your entire network isn’t up to scratch. Think of a racing car stuck on a lousy road, where the speed is reduced to 50 km/h: all its potential is wasted.

The access point is just one of the many elements of a Wi-Fi network. Each element impacts network speed, yet many are often overlooked.

• Router/modem (often supplied by your ISP)
• Network cables (the famous Cat 5e, Cat 6, etc.) connect all the elements together.
• Other equipment such as firewalls, switches or any other device between your terminal and the network.

For example, you buy a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 7 access point and connect it to the network with a Cat 5e cable. This type of cable is limited to 1 Gbps over a distance of 100 meters. As a result, your super terminal will be limited to 1 Gbps, the maximum speed supported by the cable. A far cry from the 28 Gbps promised by Wi-Fi 7!

Avoid disappointment

Before embarking on the purchase and installation of a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi hotspot to take advantage of ultra-fast Wi-Fi, take the time to analyze the other components of your network:

• Check your router and Internet subscription. If your ISP limits speed or your router is out of date, overall performance will be affected.
• Inspect your network cables. Replace Cat 5e cables with Cat 6 or higher cables capable of handling high data rates.
• Evaluate your other equipment. Make sure that each intermediate device supports the speed of your Wi-Fi terminal.

Optimizing means taking full advantage!

Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 technologies offer incredible potential, but they require compatible network infrastructure to deliver on their promise. By optimizing your equipment, you can transform your Wi-Fi network into a veritable digital highway for surfing, streaming, and gaming at lightning speed!

Are you unsure where to start? Safda Solutions can help you set up your dream ultra-fast Wi-Fi network. Contact us today.

We also invite you to find out more by reading this Ruckus Wireless article on Wi-Fi 7 .