WiFi 7 Fundamentals and Ekahau AI Pro Introduction

• Introduction to WiFi 7 (802.11be)
• Evolution of Wi-Fi standards: From Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6/6E and the leap to Wi-Fi 7
• Key Features of Wi-Fi 7
• 320 MHz Ultra-wide Channels
• 4096-QAM (4K-QAM)
• Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
• Ekahau Ecosystem Overview for Wi-Fi 7 

Predictive Design for Wi-Fi 7 with Ekahau AI Pro

• Advanced Floor Plan Management and Attenuation
• Multi-floor projects and vertical attenuation considerations
• Customizing wall types and attenuation values for specific building materials
• Understanding and measuring actual attenuation using Sidekick
• Wi-Fi 7 Access Point (AP) Placement Strategies
• Understanding Wi-Fi 7 AP characteristics
• Manual AP placement techniques to meet primary and secondary coverage requirements.
• Using Ekahau's AI Auto-Planner for optimized Wi-Fi 7 AP placement based on defined requirements
• Designing for MLO and its impact on AP density and placement
• Considering AP power levels and channel planning in a Wi-Fi 7 context
• Capacity Planning for Wi-Fi 7 Networks

Prerequisites

• Fundamental Wi-Fi Knowledge.
• RF (Radio Frequency) principles
• Basic networking concepts: IP addressing, subnetting, DHCP, and VLANs

Wi-Fi 7 Site Surveys and Data Analysis

• Site Survey Fundamentals with Ekahau Sidekick
• Performing Wi-Fi 7 Site Surveys with the Ekahau Survey App
• Initial Data Analysis with Ekahau AI Pro

Advanced Analysis and Troubleshooting Wi-Fi 7 Networks

• In-depth Heatmap Analysis for Wi-Fi 7
• Spectrum Analysis for Wi-Fi 7 with Sidekick
• Troubleshooting Common Wi-Fi 7 Issues

Optimization, Reporting, and Best Practices for Wi-Fi 7

• Channel Planning Optimization
• Adjusting AP power levels and antenna 
• Implementing Ekahau Optimizer recommendations for ongoing network health
• Reporting and Documentation
• Wi-Fi 7 Design and Testing Best Practices

Who Should Attend?

• Telecom Engineers
• Telecom Managers
• Radio Planning Engineers
• Consultants with a strong RF planning background
• Radio Planning R&D team members