Multi Link Operation (MLO) #Wi-Fi 7

 

#80211be #wifi7

✓MLO & Deterministic Latency

While legacy Wi-Fi provides access to multiple wireless bands, devices typically choose only one band to make transmissions—switching to another if conditions change. With MLO (Multi-Link Operation), Wi-Fi 7 devices can simultaneously connect on two bands. This enables faster speeds through aggregation. Or, both bands can be used concurrently to share redundant/unique data for improved reliability with ultra-low and precise latencies.

To return to the truck analogy: Think of the legacy Wi-Fi device as moving vans that can only take one highway at a time and choose alternate routes if they run into traffic. However, Wi-Fi 7 semi-trucks will simultaneously operate across two highways to get more boxes to the destination more quickly.

Alternatively, identical boxes can be loaded onto trucks on both highways to help ensure at least one of each type arrives at the destination. Lastly, the most important boxes can be loaded onto the truck taking the fastest route—ensuring that the arrival of critical belongings is not impacted by potential delays.