On July 25, Qualcomm stated in its latest blog post that the goal of Wi-Fi 8 is to "prioritize reliable performance in challenging real-world environments, enhancing connectivity even in crowded, interference-prone, and mobile settings."

One of the standout features of Wi-Fi 8 is "seamless roaming." This capability enables devices to achieve a "connect once, always online" experience. When devices are in motion, they can maintain continuous low-latency connections without interruptions or packet loss due to switching. A key strength of Wi-Fi 8 is its ability to deliver consistently reliable and high-quality connections even under less-than-ideal signal conditions.

For instance, in certain areas, signals may weaken due to distance from the Wi-Fi source, interference, or power limitations. Qualcomm explained that Wi-Fi 8 employs a suite of physical-layer enhancement technologies that work together to sustain Wi-Fi connectivity even in imperfect environments. This is referred to as edge reliability coverage.

Have you ever encountered Wi-Fi connectivity issues in high-density areas like corporate campuses, apartment buildings, or public spaces? Signal overlap or multiple devices competing for shared wireless signals can degrade the user experience. Wi-Fi 8 addresses this problem with one of its most important features—multi-access point (AP) coordination.

This feature allows access points to collaborate rather than operate independently. When access points work in isolation, devices may "attach" to distant access points with weaker signals, leading to poor performance. With Wi-Fi 8, access points share resources, delivering a more consistent experience for users.

Modern devices are equipped with multiple radios (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB), posing coexistence challenges. Wi-Fi 8 improves in-device coexistence performance, ensuring smoother operation when multiple radios share antennas or spectrum. This enables wireless networking technologies to gracefully handle temporary interruptions when antennas are used for other technologies.

Wi-Fi 8 features enhanced in-device coexistence performance, ensuring smoother operation when multiple radios share antennas or spectrum. It also includes new features to make wireless connections more energy-efficient without sacrificing responsiveness. Notably, all the Wi-Fi 8 features mentioned by Qualcomm focus on improving reliability, with no mention of boosting Wi-Fi speeds.

Qualcomm stated that Wi-Fi 8 will have the greatest impact in smart factories, hospitals, university campuses, homes, and public spaces such as airports, stadiums, and transportation hubs. The IEEE 802.11bn standard, expected to be finalized by 2028, will serve as the foundation for Wi-Fi 8. It will support two major trends:

The first trend is the shift toward personal devices like smart glasses, next-generation wearables, and health monitors. These devices require seamless short-range wireless performance to offload intensive tasks to companion devices.

The second trend is the move toward AI-driven systems that need "reliable, low-latency connectivity to access edge or cloud-based AI for real-time inference." Again, Wi-Fi 8 will focus on enhancing reliability, not speed.

Qogrisys Technology specializes in wireless connectivity and has released Qualcomm's next-generation Wi-Fi modules, including the WiFi 6E modules O2066PM/O2066PB and the WiFi 7 module O7851PM. These modules deliver high-efficiency data throughput in high-density environments, supporting stable performance with concurrent multi-device connections, and provide robust connectivity for corporate campuses and smart factories. Additionally, with support for the 6GHz band, they effectively avoid interference, demonstrating excellent anti-interference capabilities for smart home device connectivity and immersive experiences in public spaces. Their optimized in-device coexistence mechanism aligns with the collaborative philosophy of Wi-Fi 8.