1. Q: What is Wi-Fi 7? What are advantages compared to WiFi 6?
A: The new generation of Wi-Fi 7 can bring a new high-speed and stable network experience.
MLO multi-channel connection greatly improves the throughput. Xiaomi 13 Pro is up to 4.3Gbps, which can easily run at full network speed;
dynamically optimize the channel with the lowest delay, and the game is one step faster;
the anti-interference ability is stronger, making full use of channel resources, and complex network environments can also Maintain a high-speed connection;
the signal is stronger, and the network remains stable over a long distance.
2. Q: Which devices support Wi-Fi 7? Does mobile phone/router/tablet/notebook support?
A: The first batch of OTAs for Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 pro support Wi-Fi 7. The OTA upgrade time and version need to wait for the official announcement
3. Q: My device does not support Wi -Fi 7, can it be connected to a Wi-Fi 7 network (AP)?
A: It can be accessed, and the WIFI network is backward compatible. However, it can only be accessed through non-Wi-Fi7 protocols, and WiFi7-related features cannot be used.
4. Q: How to use WiFi 7 after upgrading mobile phone/router/tablet/laptop?
A: The Wi-Fi 7 function of Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 pro needs to be paired with a router that supports Wi-Fi 7 to experience the function of Wi-Fi 7. For example, Xiaomi 13 series and Xiaomi 10 Gigabit router can provide Wi-Fi 7 features.
After the OTA upgrade, Wi-Fi 7 is automatically turned on. When the router to be connected supports Wi-Fi 7, on the Wi-Fi hotspot search interface, you can see that there is a "7" logo on the signal logo of the router. After connecting There will also be a "7" in the signal display position.
5. Q: Can Xiaomi products use the 6G frequency band after upgrading?
A: The 6G frequency band is currently not open, so the 6Ghz frequency band cannot be used. In the future, if the 6G frequency band is developed , it can be supported through software upgrades, and the hardware already has the ability to support the 6G frequency band.
6. Q: What's the point of upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 if you can't use the 6G frequency band?
A: Wi-Fi 7 provides a higher modulation level and data bandwidth, which has greatly improved compared to the classic Wi-Fi 6 rate
Wi-Fi 7 introduces a new MLO (Multi-Link Operation) chip-level dual-band concurrent technology, which can provide higher data rates, lower transmission delays and stronger anti-interference capabilities than Wi-Fi 6
WIFI7 supports MLO function. With the MLO of WIFI7 router, the theoretical throughput of Xiaomi 13 can reach 3.6Gbps (5G low channel 160M+2.4G40M can be used at the same time), and the theoretical throughput of Xiaomi 13 pro can reach 4.3Gbps (5G low channel 160M+5G high channel 80M can be used at the same time)
At the same time, it can monitor in real time which path is faster and has lower latency. Dynamic optimization, non-inductive switching to the road with the lowest delay, to achieve "lower delay". Compared with Wi-Fi6, the average delay is reduced by 28%
Wi-Fi 7 also supports Preamble Punturing channel penetration and aggregation capabilities, which can combine multiple channels to increase transmission bandwidth and further improve anti-interference ability
7. Q: If the 6G frequency band can be used, can Wi-Fi 6E support it?
A: Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 pro hardware supports WiFi 6E. However, since the 6G frequency band is not currently developed , the 6Ghz frequency band cannot be used.
8. Q: If an old device that does not support Wi-Fi 7 is connected to a Wi-Fi 7 network (AP), will the new features be downgraded?
A: New features will not be downgraded
9. Q: How does Wi-Fi 7 ensure subsequent compatibility?
A: Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 pro already support all the mandatory features of Wi-Fi 7, which basically meet the compatibility requirements. The optional features in the new version of the subsequent Wi-Fi 7 protocol can be enabled through OTA.
10. Q: Does Wi-Fi 7 consume power?
A: The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 pro Wi-Fi solutions use a 14nm process, and the basic DOU has been greatly improved.
In most scenarios of Wi-Fi7, the power consumption will not increase significantly.
In the high-throughput mode, high-speed download is required, or in the game low-latency mode, since the MLO function of Wi-Fi7 enables multi-channel concurrency and enters the performance mode, the power consumption will increase compared with Wi-Fi6.
11. Q: Why does Xiaomi 13 display two links of 5G + 5G when connecting to Wi-Fi 7?
A: Xiaomi 13 itself supports Wi-Fi7 MLO (Multi-Link Operation) function, and Wi-Fi7 routing can provide users with new features of Wi-Fi7, but Xiaomi 13 does not support HBS (High-band simultaneous), Wi-Fi7 The routing is mostly 2.4G + 5GL (5G low frequency) + 5GH (5G high frequency)/6G combination. When Xiaomi 13 connects to Wi-Fi7 routing, it connects according to the transmission quality of each frequency band. When connected to the 5GL+5GH/6G combination, the UI is real-time Display the specific information of two links, but do not work concurrently. When the transmission quality of one link is relatively poor, it will work in a dynamic switching mode to provide users with a better network experience.