This whitepaper explores Wi-Fi 7’s advancements through a testing system overview and feature introduction. It discusses legacy Wi-Fi, OCTOBOX testbeds, and OCTOBOX software with REST API and ScriptManager integration. Challenges in testing Wi-Fi 7’s capabilities are noted. Wi-Fi 7’s features encompass 4096 QAM, new preamble design, 320 MHz bandwidth, multi resource units for concurrent users,and enhanced quality of service (QoS).
This includes Wi-Fi 7’s latency improvements, restricted service periods for latency assurance, restricted target wake time, and triggered peer-to-peer transmission. A core focus is Multi-Link Operation, detailing architecture, reliability vs. latency trade-offs, Multi-Link Device types, channel access, and performance. Multi-Link Discovery contrasts legacy methods, covering association and security setup. The whitepaper serves as a concise guide for Wi-Fi enthusiasts, spotlighting its revolutionary features and testing insights for future wireless technology.
