Wi-Fi 7 and Infrastructure Modernization: What You Need to Know

As the demands on enterprise networks continue to grow, IT leaders must rethink their infrastructure strategies. In this on-demand webinar, CDW experts explore how Wi-Fi 7 is reshaping the future of connectivity, security and performance — and what that means for your organization.

With Wi-Fi traffic now accounting for approximately 70% of all internet usage, legacy infrastructure is reaching its limits. Over the past 25 years Wi-Fi standards have evolved dramatically, but many organizations have been slow to adopt the latest versions. That’s changing with Wi-Fi 7, which brings faster speeds, greater reliability and advanced capabilities that legacy networks simply can’t match.

Wi-Fi 7 is more than just an incremental upgrade — it’s a foundational shift in how wireless networks operate. With new features like Multi-Link Operation (MLO), devices can use multiple channels simultaneously, increasing speed and reducing latency. Enhanced security is also a key benefit thanks to WPA3, which addresses known vulnerabilities in previous standards.

Here’s how Wi-Fi 7 will prepare your organization for the future:

• Higher Performance and Lower Latency
  MLO allows for the use of multiple connections at once, enabling smoother user experiences even in high-density environments. Whether you’re supporting hybrid work, smart devices or high-bandwidth applications, Wi-Fi 7 delivers the performance modern users expect.
  
  
• Strengthened Security
  With WPA3, organizations gain stronger protection against cyberthreats, helping IT teams reduce risk without compromising accessibility or usability.
  
  
• The Need for Wired Support
  Wi-Fi 7’s full potential can only be realized when paired with modern wired infrastructure. Multi-Gigabit Ethernet is crucial for delivering the bandwidth necessary to support next-gen wireless capabilities.

Proper planning, layering, redundancy and power considerations are the key to a successful Wi-Fi 7 deployment.

CDW’s networking experts can help you to create a comprehensive plan when adopting Wi-Fi 7, focusing on correct layering, avoiding channel overlap and ensuring that your infrastructure can support your organization now and into the future.