Wi-Fi 7 Lab Findings: Security Changes That Impact Endpoint Behavior | PHX 26

Building on insights from the “Cipher Sleuths” Deep Dive, this session exposes how Wi-Fi 7’s new mandatory security features change the way clients connect and roam. Join JJ for a technical dive into what changes from Wi-Fi 6 to 7, how AKMs and cipher suites impact compatibility, and what pitfalls to watch for when adding Wi-Fi 7 to existing networks. Includes white paper and cheat sheet for attendees to use.

• Mandatory security features in Wi-Fi 7- and how to identify them
• RSN/RSNX advertisements and what they reveal (and hide) about security capabilities
• AKM suite evolution and real-world impacts on endpoint negotiation and compatibility
• Cipher and integrity updates, including PMF and Beacon Protection
• Roaming friction points: when unrecognized advertisements or mismatched capabilities break things
• Migration guidance for environments blending Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7

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