Wire Wizards, The friendly WiFi network installers and the latest WiFi 7 Mesh Network Installations Q&A
- Donna Heasman
- May 29
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Spike is brilliant within his work as a WiFi network installer; in fact, his 'shorts' on social media about WiFi installations have gained him a following in recent months.
We have a lot of email questions about WiFi 7, and WiFi 7 is well and truly here. so let's begin responding to some of the queries I've jotted down from everyone and put some responses online back to you.
As Wire Wizards are UniFi installers, Ubiquiti installers UK and WiFi specialist - they have a dedicated page for this:
Anything I haven't covered, we will at some point do another one like this - so pop us an email.
From Kelly W: Can you offer some advice please? Im thinking about getting a WiFi 7 Router, Are they backwards compatible with my devices?
Spike Yes they are - but please be aware those devices may not be able to fully access the performance of WiFi 7.
From Bill T: I've just moved into a really old building which has thick walls - Is WiFi 7 more effective at penetrating walls?
Spike: Unfortunately, thick walls or wooden beams will impact speeds, (in a sense - a barrier). To achieve complete blanket coverage, it would be advisable to use a Mesh System.
From Jim H: Hey there, I'm just after a bit of advice initially. I'm in a new build, what cable do I need for WiFi 7?
Spike: Hi Jim, thanks for question. In order to fully utilise WiFi 7, I would suggest Cat6, Cat7, and Cat8.
June G: Do you have a list of the WiFi 7 compatible devices ?
Spike: Hi June, I don't have a full comprehensive list as of yet but here is a few: From Google Pixel 8 onwards, iPhone 16, Iphone 16pro, Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition
If you have current devices they should be backward compatible - but please be aware those devices may not be able to fully access the performance of WiFi 7.
Graham S: I know you install WiFi - but are you a Wifi 7 mesh network installation specialist ?
Spike: Yes we are - have a look at our page https://www.wirewizards.net/wi-fi-systems
or our speciality page for UniFi https://www.wirewizards.net/ubiquiti-unifi-installer-sussex
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