A recently disclosed Intel document has provided insights regarding the compatibility of the IEEE 802.11be standard, commonly referred to as Wi-Fi 7. According to this document, Windows 11, Linux, and ChromeOS are the only operating systems that will support Wi-Fi 7. 

Windows 10 is notably absent from this compatibility list, and this absence is corroborated by information from the source, chi11eddog, who confirmed the lack of a certified driver for Wi-Fi 7 on Windows 10. This suggests that users of older systems may encounter challenges if they plan to adopt the new WLAN standard.

The IEEE 802.11be standard or Wi-Fi 7 is on track for finalization by the first half of 2024. This standard is set to boost wireless data transfer rates for initial computer and laptop integrations. The market is beginning to see the roll-out of Wi-Fi 7 products, as evidenced by the introduction of the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro router at Gamescom 2023.

The fact that Windows 10 lacks compatibility with Wi-Fi 7 is consistent with Microsoft's previous statement regarding the termination of official support for Windows 10 by the end of 2025. After this period, the eight-year-old operating system will cease to receive security updates.

It is worth noting that this incompatibility is not restricted to Intel alone. Major industry participants such as Qualcomm and MediaTek have also been mentioned in relation to this incompatibility, as pointed out in chi11eddog's information release. This brings forth discussions about the overall direction of Wi-Fi 7's integration, especially its limited compatibility with Windows 11, Linux, and ChromeOS.