Optimizing High-Throughput Wi-Fi: A Practical Guide to Testing and Troubleshooting
By Mark Mullins
Wi-Fi has become the cornerstone of connectivity, connecting everything from smartphones and laptops to smart homes and industrial IoT devices. As the demand for faster, more reliable wireless networks continues to grow, network professionals must have a deep understanding of testing and troubleshooting these complex systems. Based on IEEE 802.11 standards, Wi-Fi has evolved rapidly over the years to offer increasingly higher speeds via new operating frequencies, more spatial streams, and advanced encoding and beamforming technologies. Table 1 compares Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and the latest Wi-Fi 7 generations.
TABLE 1: Comparison of Wi-Fi generations (Source: Fluke Corporation)
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