When a new Wi-Fi standard is introduced, there’s always a lot of buzz about speed, efficiency, and reliability. But the real question is: Do those improvements actually show up…

The 6 GHz spectrum has opened new possibilities for wireless communication, supporting the latest advancements like Wi-Fi 6E and the upcoming Wi-Fi 7. However, with greater access comes the challenge of managing a crowded frequency band while…

Wi-Fi 7 Throughput Comparison: MLO vs Non-MLO At Alethea, we recently explored in detail the most well-known feature of Wi-Fi 7 – Multi Link Operation (MLO). Our focus was on evaluating the effect of MLO on performance.

The Rapid Development Kit (RDK) is an open-source software platform designed to accelerate the development and deployment of connected devices. Specifically, RDK-B (RDK for Broadband) is a modular software stack tailored for broadband devices. It offers a unified...

IoT devices are gaining significant interest, especially in the home environment. With a rapidly aging population, everything from smart watches to medical gadgets to smart cams is wirelessly connected for data collection. Given that Wi-Fi is the most common...

OFDMA is a key enhancement in Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7, enabling efficient multi-user transmissions by dividing a Wi-Fi channel into smaller resource units (RUs). This allows an access point (AP) to coordinate uplink and downlink communication with multiple clients simultaneously, improving efficiency and reducing latency….

Welcome to an exciting exploration of Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and latency in the groundbreaking Wi-Fi 7 technology. This blog will delve into early experimental results that highlight how MLO is set to revolutionize wireless connectivity. With a focus on...

Wi-Fi 7’s Multi-Link Operation (MLO) is rewriting the rules of wireless connectivity, promising blazing speeds and rock-solid reliability. But can it handle the chaos of 256 clients in a high-density environment? In this blog, we’ll walk you through building, testing,...

Wi-Fi networks have long struggled with contention, where multiple devices compete for access, leading to delays and inefficiencies. Target Wake Time (TWT) was introduced to address this by allowing an access point (AP) to schedule transmissions efficiently, ensuring...

When it comes to managing test campaigns, two common challenges frequently surface in discussions with QA and development managers across industries. These challenges, though distinct, are interconnected and critical to the success of testing processes in software...

As new devices supporting Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) enter the market, network environments are becoming increasingly mixed, hosting clients that span multiple generations of Wi-Fi technology. This shift brings up critical questions:

Multi-Link Operation (MLO) is a feature that enables multiple links (on different channels on the same band or different bands) to be associated with a single Wi-Fi client for transmission and reception with the AP. In this blog we will take a deeper look at one of...

The network landscape is undergoing a revolution driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). These powerful technologies are no longer futuristic concepts; they’re actively shaping how we experience and manage networks. Here’s how AI/ML is transforming both user experience…

A Wi-Fi 7 tri-band access point (AP) incorporates the latest advancements in Wi-Fi technology (802.11be), building upon the foundations of previous Wi-Fi standards while adding significant enhancements to improve performance, efficiency, and capacity. To learn more...

In today's fast-paced software development world, ensuring quality without delay  is paramount. Manual testing, while crucial, can be time-consuming and prone to human error. This is where test automation comes in - streamlining the process, ensuring repeatability,...

Among a host of features like MLO, 4K QAM, and 320 MHz, Wi-Fi 7 also introduces Static Preamble Puncturing that can be used for a variety of reasons. Preamble puncturing was initially introduced in 802.11ax mainly for the MU transmission (OFDMA frames). However, in...

802.11be aka Wi-Fi 7 is the latest Wi-Fi technology to be in the market. It offers features that can greatly enhance performance, such as 4K QAM, 320 MHz, MLO, and Preamble Puncturing. Among these, MLO can provide improvements in throughput (via link aggregation) or latency (via link switching). In this blog, we will examine link switching in detail….

Introduction As we stand on the cusp of a new year, Alethea Communications Technologies reflects on the transformative journey of 2023—a year of milestones, challenges, and groundbreaking innovations. Renowned for our unwavering dedication to innovation and growth in...