Wi-Fi 7 Static Preamble Puncturing : Throughput in a mixed clients scenario
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...
Wi-Fi 7 MLO: Link Switching
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….
Reflecting on 2023: Alethea Communications Year-End Recap
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...
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
FWA is a broadband internet connection that uses wireless technology like 4G/5G to deliver backhaul connections for home or SoHo use cases. For the end user, the experience remains the same as using a normal broadband subscription. Instead of laying a fiber, ethernet...
Target Wake Time (TWT) Power Save Test with Managed Client
Welcome to the third and final segment of our blog series on power-saving methods in modern Wi-Fi systems. In the first blog post, "Exploring Legacy Power Save Methods with Managed Clients", we delved into Legacy Power Save mechanisms, examining the crucial roles of...
Multi-Link Operation (MLO): In-Depth Testing Scenarios and Equipment Insights
Whether it's streaming videos, making video calls, or simply browsing the internet, we depend on fast and reliable wireless connections. But what happens when multiple devices compete for limited bandwidth, causing congestion and reducing performance? This is where...
WMM Power Save Test using Managed Client
This is the 2nd part in a 3-part series on blogs exploring various power-saving methods available in modern Wi-Fi systems. In the first blog post titled "Exploring Legacy Power Save Methods with Managed Clients," we took a deep dive into the realm of Legacy Power Save...
Legacy Power Save Test using Managed Client
Power save functionality has been gaining importance since the introduction of Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected over Wi-Fi. As the demand for higher power efficiency & in turn longer battery life has increased, new approaches have been identified to...
Throughput in Wi-Fi 7: 4096 QAM
In our previous blog Supercharging Wi-Fi 7, we explored the significant changes introduced in 802.11be, commonly known as Wi-Fi 7, from the perspective of Latency and Multi-Link Operations (MLO). Let's now dive into more profound insights regarding the modifications...
WiCheck Stress & Stability Test Pack for Access Points
Introduction With the ever-increasing number of users connecting to Access points (APs) and the demand for seamless connectivity, leading AP companies have faced challenges in sustaining peak loads for extended durations. Acknowledging the pressing concerns faced by...
Ensuring Optimal Network Performance: A Systematic Approach
Deploying a network in a public venue requires meticulous planning and execution to guarantee optimal performance on a large scale. One of the main challenges is identifying and resolving issues before they impact end users. In this article, we propose a comprehensive...
Test For DFS Compliance With WiCheck
Wi-Fi technology, as we know it, operates in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 5 GHz bands. However, in certain countries, some portions of the 5 GHz band are allocated for other applications like weather radars. To resolve this conflict, Wi-Fi devices...
DFS, Puncturing & Wi-Fi 7
Introduction The first thought that would probably come to everyone is that DFS ( Dynamic Frequency Selection), Puncturing & Wi-Fi 7 are not related to each other! Preamble puncturing has been introduced in 802.11ax (aka Wi-Fi 6) as a method to efficiently...
WiCheck Test Pack Mode Video
Wireless networking has become an integral part of modern-day communication, and WiFi networks are a crucial aspect of it. However, ensuring that the deployment quality of WiFi networks is up to par can be a challenging task, especially for...
Supercharging Wi-Fi 7: Low Latency and Multi-Link Operation for Ultimate Speed and Efficiency
Introduction Routers and clients that support the latest WLAN specification, IEEE 802.11be or Wi-Fi 7, are expected to be released later this year in 2023. This specification includes notable features such as 4096 QAM 320 MHz Multi-link Operation (MLO) Multi-User...
Pre-Deployment Testing Of Wi-Fi Device Is Essential !! Part 3
Introduction This is a follow-up blog on testing of Wi-Fi device. In the previous blog, we compared and learned about the connectivity metrics of top flagship devices. Today, we used the same set of devices and tested their performance with WiSure. In the table below,...
Pre-Deployment Testing Of Wi-Fi Device Is Essential !! Part 2
Introduction This is a follow-up blog on Wi-Fi client testing. In our last blog post, we discussed the importance of Wi-Fi device testing and how to ensure reliable Wi-Fi connectivity & much more. We selected some flagship devices and tested them with WiSure. To...
Pre-Deployment Testing Of Wi-Fi Device Is Essential !!
You have probably experienced a situation where your device was connected to Wi-Fi but could not send or receive data. Do you know why? The Wi-Fi market is predicted to reach $12.1 billion in 2022 and increase at a CAGR of 20.1% by 2027, which is massive !! The demand...
Year 2022 Wi-Fi round up !!
We are near the end of 2022 and at a very good time to review the year from the viewpoint of the Wi-Fi industry. Wi-Fi played a crucial role in the digital transformation in the last decade. Latest and greatest Wi-Fi tech trends continued in 2022 and revolutionized...
Why Wi-Fi in stadiums need rigorous testing?
WiFi in Stadiums Engage Fans with Seamless Connectivity With the proliferation of smartphones and tablets, users in stadiums demand high data rates to engage with other fans across multiple social networks be it Facebook,...