Reliability is the new speed
Wi-Fi 8, based on the IEEE 802.11bn Ultra High Reliability amendment, focuses on consistent performance rather than higher peak rates. Its draft targets include around 25% better throughput in difficult conditions, 25% lower worst-case latency and 25% fewer lost packets, including while devices roam.
What Navijin is working on
Navijin is developing Wi-Fi 8 access points for enterprises, hospitality, healthcare and venues. Key technologies on our radar include multi-AP coordination, seamless roaming, better use of wide channels and smarter modulation at the edge of coverage.
Timeline
The 802.11bn standard is expected to be completed around 2028. Navijin will share product details as the standard and certification mature, and partners will receive roadmap briefings throughout 2027.
What to do today
Deploy Wi-Fi 7 on multi-gigabit PoE switching and Cat6A cabling. This foundation supports today's Wi-Fi 7 access points and is ready for Wi-Fi 8 when it arrives.
Learn more
Read our Wi-Fi 8 explainer on the Navijin blog and visit the Wi-Fi 8 coming-soon page to register for updates.
