Broadcom BCM4398 Wi-Fi 7 Enterprise Access Point Module

The Broadcom BCM4398 is a purpose-built Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) chipset module engineered for enterprise-grade access point designs launched in Q1 2025. Built on an advanced CMOS process node, the BCM4398 integrates a tri-band radio architecture spanning 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz simultaneously, enabling aggregate PHY rates exceeding 10 Gbps in optimal configurations. The silicon natively supports 320 MHz channel bandwidth operation in the 6 GHz band, 4096-QAM modulation, and up to 16 spatial streams across all bands combined, representing a substantial generational leap over Wi-Fi 6E predecessors.

A defining capability of the BCM4398 is its full implementation of Multi-Link Operation (MLO), allowing client devices to simultaneously transmit and receive data across multiple bands and channels. This architecture dramatically reduces latency, improves reliability through link redundancy, and maximizes spectrum utilization in congested enterprise RF environments. The chipset also incorporates advanced OFDMA scheduling with multi-RU puncturing, enabling access points to serve dozens of concurrent clients with deterministic quality of service — critical for high-density deployments such as conference centers, stadiums, and open-plan offices.

Broadcom's enterprise heritage is evident in the BCM4398's integrated security engine, which supports WPA3-Enterprise with 192-bit security mode, Enhanced Open (OWE), and Protected Management Frames as mandatory features. The module exposes PCIe 3.0 host interfaces and integrates RF front-end management signaling, simplifying board design and accelerating time-to-market for next-generation access point platforms. Its power management architecture supports dynamic spatial multiplexing power save modes, balancing maximum throughput against thermal and power envelope constraints essential for ceiling-mount and wall-plate form factors.

Ideal for

• High-density enterprise campus access points serving hundreds of simultaneous Wi-Fi 7 clients across multi-story office buildings with seamless multi-link roaming
• Stadium and large venue deployments requiring 320 MHz 6 GHz channel utilization to sustain multi-gigabit aggregate throughput across thousands of connected devices
• Healthcare facility wireless infrastructure supporting latency-sensitive applications such as real-time patient monitoring, VoIP, and AR-assisted surgical guidance over MLO links
• Education campus Wi-Fi 7 access point rollouts enabling high-throughput 4K/8K video streaming and collaborative cloud applications across lecture halls and dormitories
• Hospitality and convention center infrastructure providing guaranteed per-client throughput SLAs for business travelers using bandwidth-intensive unified communications platforms
• Industrial IoT and smart manufacturing environments leveraging Wi-Fi 7 deterministic low-latency transmission for time-sensitive machine control and vision inspection systems

Technical specifications

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