Wi‑Fi 7 for gaming: less trouble or just a bigger number?
When the new wireless actually helps with gaming
A faster wireless standard won't fix a bad internet connection, but it can improve the stability of your home network.
For online gaming, ping is more important than maximum download speed. With more channels, wider bandwidths and Multi-Link Operation, Wi‑Fi 7 promises better traffic management, especially in a home with multiple phones, TVs, computers and smart devices.
If the computer is close to the router, a cable will still be the most predictable solution. Wi‑Fi 7 pays off especially where a cable cannot be installed or where several people use the network at the same time. For the real effect, the new standard must also be supported by the clients, otherwise the router will work in the old mode.
Before buying, check the coverage of the apartment, the position of the router and the quality of the provider's connection. A more expensive model with more antennas is not automatically faster in a room where the signal passes through several walls.
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Sources: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro, Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7
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