Talking wireless convergence, open roaming, 5G, and the future of Wi-Fi 7 with Matt MacPherson
This video podcast from Matt McPherson, Cisco wireless CTO, discusses the state of Wi-Fi and cellular convergence, the importance of seamless roaming across Wi-Fi and cellular networks, and how Wi-Fi 7 enhances the user experience compared with earlier Wi-Fi standards.
What is Wireless Convergence?
Wireless convergence refers to the integration of different wireless technologies, such as Wi-Fi and cellular networks, to provide a seamless user experience. This is important because users expect to connect to the internet effortlessly, regardless of the network type. The challenge lies in achieving seamless roaming between these networks, as it requires coordination and agreements between various service providers and access networks.
How Does Wi-Fi 7 Improve User Experience?
Wi-Fi 7 introduces several enhancements over earlier standards like Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, including improved speed, reliability, and resilience. It features multi-link operation (MLO), allowing devices to connect over multiple channels simultaneously, which helps reduce latency and improve overall performance. This transformation is crucial as user demands for connectivity continue to grow, particularly in high-density environments.
Why is Seamless Roaming Challenging for Wi-Fi?
Seamless roaming for Wi-Fi is more complex because, unlike cellular networks that have established roaming agreements among a limited number of providers, there are over 650 million Wi-Fi access networks globally. To address this, technologies like open roaming have been developed, allowing various access networks to authenticate users automatically, thereby simplifying the connectivity process and enhancing user experience.
Talking wireless convergence, open roaming, 5G, and the future of Wi-Fi 7 with Matt MacPherson
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