What Does MLO Mean On Your Router And Should You Enable It?

Multi-link operation is a key part of Wi-Fi 7 routers.

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Network device manufacturers have made a lot of big promises about Wi-Fi 7 and one of the biggest is the potential of Multi-Link Operation. New to the Wi-Fi 7 standard, MLO is meant to allow routers to connect to multiple frequency bands simultaneously and split your internet traffic between them. In theory, that means faster internet speeds and more stable connections — but in practice, MLO is…