WiFi Performance Testing – What’s Next in TR-398
Wi-Fi 7 and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) are introducing new possibilities for wireless performance – and new challenges for testing and validation. This webinar explores how TR-398 Issue 4 addresses Wi-Fi performance testing and how MLO may shape future testing methodologies.
Join speakers Lincoln Lavoie and Nathan Miner from UNH-IOL, along with Neil Dsouza from Alethea Communications Technologies, as they explore MLO configurations, lab-based testing, client and testbed considerations, key performance measurements, and the future evolution of carrier-grade Wi-Fi testing.
Whether you are a service provider, OEM, silicon vendor, or test engineer, gain practical insights into the next generation of Wi-Fi performance validation.
Webinar Details
Date: 29th September, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM EST
What You’ll Learn
In this session, our experts will explore:
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- TR-398 and its role in Carrier Grade Wi-Fi
- TR-398 Issue 4 – a recap and recent developments
- The direction of TR-398 Issue 5 and the role of Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
- MLO configurations and deployment scenarios, including MLO as a station and as a backhaul
- Why controlled lab environments matter for MLO performance validation
- MLO performance measurement in a controlled lab environment
- Testbed and client configuration considerations
- Key performance metrics and validation outcomes for MLO-enabled Wi-Fi 7 systems
Meet the Speakers
Lincoln Lavoie
Principal Engineer, UNH-IOL
Lincoln leads broadband and open-source initiatives at UNH-IOL, spanning Wi-Fi, 5G/6G, Open RAN, PON, and DSL. He's active with the Broadband Forum, Linux Foundation, and O-RAN ALLIANCE on industry testing and certification.
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Nathan Miner
Operations Manager, UNH-IOL
Nathan manages the Broadband Technologies Group at UNH-IOL. He developed Test Sentinel, an automated testing platform for DSL, Gfast, and wireless technologies, and now oversees TR-398 and wireless testing operations.
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Neil Dsouza
Director of Customer Experience, Alethea
Neil brings 25+ years in telecommunications, spanning broadband access, residential gateways, and carrier-grade validation. He currently focuses on Wi-Fi 7, MLO, and standardized performance assessment via the Broadband Forum.
LinkedInLive Q&A Session
Bring your questions – our experts will answer them live at the end of the session.
Register now to explore what’s next beyond TR-398 Issue 4.
