Test planning

Planning a useful Wi-Fi evaluation

Start with a question about the device, then define the conditions and evidence needed to answer it.

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Define the device and its configuration

Record the model, firmware build, operating modes, supported bands and relevant features. A result without this context is difficult to compare later. Decide whether the evaluation is for an access point, client, mesh node or a complete system.

Choose a baseline

Begin with a controlled RF environment and a simple traffic condition. Establish single-link performance before adding MLO, additional clients or interference. This gives later observations a reference.

Match instruments to the question

MT-C24 provides reference clients, MT84-A varies path loss, and MT-Wave introduces controlled interference. Packet capture helps explain behaviour that a throughput total alone cannot show. A shielded enclosure helps isolate the device from the surrounding RF environment.

Agree the acceptance criteria

Choose the measurements and limits before running the comparison. Depending on the use case, the useful evidence may include throughput, loss, latency, recovery or frame-level observations. An observed result is not automatically a pass or fail.

Retain enough information to repeat it

Keep firmware versions, radio settings, RF-path details and traffic parameters with the result. When a problem appears, repeat the same condition before changing one parameter at a time.

Based on Wavemetrik’s MT-Wave datasheet and technical capabilities presentation. Current product specifications take precedence over earlier presentation figures.

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