As Wi-Fi 7 networks become increasingly complex, it is essential to validate key functionalities—spatial streams, OFDMA, modulation schemes, peak throughput, latency, range vs. rate, DFS detection, and security protocols—across multiple radios/stations. Multi-Radio Testing emulates real-world environments with multiple clients and radios operating concurrently, ensuring thorough validation of all critical functions.

Whether it’s testing advanced security protocols (WPA2/WPA3), roaming features (802.11r/k/v), load balancing, or band steering, Multi-Radio Testing is integral to functionality testing. By allowing clients to operate across different radios in parallel, customers can assess real-world Wi-Fi 7 performance, making it easier to identify inefficiencies and optimize network performance.

Wi-Fi 7 Key Innovations

Wi-Fi 7 introduces features that push the boundaries of wireless technology, including:

• 6 GHz spectrum support
• 320 MHz channel width for higher throughput
• 4096 QAM for enhanced data transmission
• Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for reduced latency and higher throughput
• Multi-QoS for better traffic prioritization and application performance

Comprehensive Wi-Fi 7 Testing with WiCheck

WiCheck offers a ready-to-use integrated subsystem for dedicated multi-radio testing, covering all critical aspects of Wi-Fi 7, such as 4096 QAM, 320 MHz channels, and MLO with Intel-based clients. This allows comprehensive testing of enterprise Wi-Fi 7 use cases.

Key Multi-Radio Testing Areas :

• Wi-Fi 7 Features & Functionality testing: Test triband performance (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz), MLO, and 320 MHz channel width for higher throughput.
• Advanced Security Testing: Evaluate WPA2/WPA3 protocols across multiple clients to ensure robust network security.
• Roaming Performance: Test 802.11r/k/v features to assess device transition between access points and ensure secure operations with WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise Security, FT, and H2E.
• Load Balancing & Band Steering: Simulate client operations to evaluate these mechanisms for optimal performance across different radios and bands.
• OFDMA Throughput & Latency: Evaluate OFDMA performance for throughput and latency in high-density environments.
• Range vs. Rate : Validate range vs. rate performance 
• DFS detection – Ensuring DFS detection works seamlessly in multi-client environments.

Multi-Radio Testing Capabilities:

• Scalability: Stack multiple modules to test up to 36 clients with independent radios concurrently.
• Spatial Streams & Modulation Schemes: Test higher-order modulation schemes like 4K-QAM, 2*2 spatial streams, 320 MHz across multiple clients for peak throughput of up to 4 Gbps under load.

Performance Metrics:

• Throughput Stability over extended periods
• Performance Degradation as client numbers increase
• Access Point Stability under stress
• Networking Performance – MCS, Bandwidth, and Connection Stability validation
• Application Performance – Application specific user experience metrics

These insights determine whether your network can meet the high-performance expectations of Wi-Fi 7.

The era of Wi-Fi 7 is here, and Alethea’s WiCheck platform ensures your networks are prepared to meet the challenges head-on with precise, scalable, and comprehensive multi-radio testing using ready-to-use, one-click test cases.

schedule a demo today or reach us at  info@aletheatech.com to learn more!