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    Aruba Wi-Fi 6E and 7 design: from RF planning to client experience

    TechLeague Editorial··7 min read

    Wi-Fi 6E and 7 unlock the 6 GHz band — but only if your design respects RF physics and regulatory rules.

    RF planning

    • Predictive survey + on-site validation.
    • Lower TX power than instinct says — coverage is per-client, not per-AP.

    Channel width

    • 80 MHz default for 6 GHz; 160 MHz for low-density.
    • Avoid 320 MHz unless really needed (Wi-Fi 7).

    AFC

    • Automated Frequency Coordination unlocks higher power outdoors.
    • Required for standard-power APs.

    Roaming

    • 802.11k/v/r enabled; 6 GHz roaming via FT.
    • WPA3 mandatory in 6 GHz.

    Operations

    • AirMatch optimizes channels nightly.
    • Look at airtime fairness, not just signal.

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