How We Test Wi-Fi Systems - Revision 1

[thiggins]

Our process for testing Wi-Fi systems handles both mesh and extender type products.

Read on SmallNetBuilder

 

[sfx2000]

The OctoScope PAL link is broken in the article...

This link should work.

https://www.octoscope.com/English/Products/Ordering/octoBox/OB_PAL.html

 

[thiggins]

The OctoScope PAL link is broken in the article...

Thanks. Fixed.

 

[pete y testing]

just wondering on how this will work where the nodes communicate with each other as in active antennas , i have seen some of these systems suggesting the OctoScope shouldnt be used as it will effect the node communication with each other

 

[thiggins]

just wondering on how this will work where the nodes communicate with each other as in active antennas , i have seen some of these systems suggesting the OctoScope shouldnt be used as it will effect the node communication with each other

I would be interested in seeing those "suggestions".

Nodes communicate via the RF paths provided through attenuators 1 and 2. Path loss is set so Root and "Hop 2" nodes don't connect, at least not on 5 GHz. This is meant to mirror the previous open-Air test.

I confirm node connections (or lack) while I do the setup so that I can record BSSIDs.