Early stage performance analysis of the IEEE 802.11be standardMANDIĆ, DEJAN (Avtor) Zimic, Nikolaj (Mentor) WiFi 7802.11beextremely high throughput4096 QAM320 MHzMU-MIMOtime-sensitive networkingmulti-link operationimplicit sound- ingdistributed MU-MIMOchannel puncturing.The IEEE 802.11be standard, anticipated to be fully ratified as Wi-Fi 7, is poised to revolutionize wireless networking by providing significantly higher throughput, reduced latency, and greater reliability. In this thesis, we conduct an early-stage performance analysis of the 802.11be standard to evaluate its enhancements over previous iterations and to predict its impact on future wireless network infras- tructures. Through theoretical analysis and preliminary benchmarks, this study examines key features of 802.11be such as 320 MHz channel bandwidth, utilization of higher order Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM), Multi-Link Operation (MLO), and improved channel access mechanisms. The research aims to assess how these advancements contribute to achieving a throughput of up to 30 Gbps and support for high-density scenarios in both residential and enterprise envi- ronments. Additionally, the thesis explores the standard’s capability to handle emerging applications that require robust and low-latency communication. The findings suggest that while 802.11be significantly enhances Wi-Fi capabilities, its real-world performance will heavily depend on the coexistence strategies and spec- trum availability. This analysis aims to provide foundational insights and guidance for future research and implementation strategies as the technology progresses to- wards commercial deployment.20242024-11-13 11:59:28Diplomsko delo/naloga164827VisID: 37696COBISS_ID: 213378051sl