Teledyne LeCroy has announced the launch of the Frontline X500e wireless protocol analyser with Wi-Fi 7. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the Frontline X500, the X500e is a comprehensive one-box solution that captures and correlates data from a wide range of communication technologies. Whether it’s Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 802.15.4-based technologies (including Matter, Thread and Zigbee), or wired interfaces such as HCI-UART, USB, SPI and Audio I2S, the X500e delivers precise insights for network professionals. (more…)

April 12, 2024

Posted by: Magda Dabrowska

Ezurio has announced the upcoming Sona MT320, the latest addition to their growing Wi-Fi 6 module portfolio. The Sona MT320 is one of the first industrial grade Wi-Fi + Bluetooth modules based on the segment leading MediaTek Filogic 320 (MT7921) Wi-Fi 6 chipset. This embedded module series has been designed to work with the MediaTek Genio processor family targeted at the industrial IoT sector. (more…)

April 5, 2024

Posted by: Magda Dabrowska

Friendly Technologies, a provider of IoT and telecom device management solutions, has unveiled the latest update for its Friendly Unified Device Management platform. The release introduces features and enhancements, with a particular emphasis on Wi-Fi optimisation and management.

The update underscores Friendly Technologies’ dedication to delivering carrier-class, scalable, and secure solutions to meet the increasing needs of the digital home and IoT ecosystem.

The latest versions of the Friendly Unified Device Management platform, designed to support TR-069 and TR-369 enabled devices, bring substantial enhancements to Wi-Fi management capabilities. These include:

• Support for 6 GHz Band: Addressing the expanding needs for broader bandwidth and less congested frequencies, the platform now supports the 6 GHz frequency band. This addition enables service providers to offer enhanced Wi-Fi experiences, accommodating the increasing number of Wi-Fi devices in homes and businesses.
• Advanced Wi-Fi Optimisation: With the high-traffic digital world in mind, Friendly Technologies has advanced its Wi-Fi optimisation features. These enhancements cater to improving user experiences by ensuring seamless connectivity across multiple devices, thereby elevating the quality of service and reducing churn.

In addition to Wi-Fi-specific upgrades, the new platform versions encompass a broad array of improvements across the board, aiming to streamline device management and bolster security measures.

“Enhancing our Wi-Fi management capabilities within the Friendly Unified Device Management platform underscores our dedication to innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our customers,” Ariela Ross-Jayyousi, head of marketing at Friendly Technologies, said. “We continuously strive to deliver solutions that not only address the current challenges faced by service providers but also anticipate future demands, ensuring our customers stay ahead in a competitive market.”

April 1, 2024

Posted by: Anna Ribeiro

At MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei released the Smart Retail Solution, which is designed for retail campuses, stores and multi-branch interconnection. The solution series focuses on smart stores, intelligent warehousing, energy efficiency and digital marketing. It employs the latest Wi-Fi, storage, cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to help retail companies increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve consumer experience. (more…)

March 7, 2024

Posted by: Magda Dabrowska

Keysight Technologies has introduced the E7515W UXM Wireless Connectivity Test Platform for Wi-Fi, a network emulation solution delivering signalling radio frequency (RF) and throughput testing for devices using Wi-Fi 7, including 4×4 MIMO 320 MHz bandwidth.

Developed by the IEEE as the 802.11be standard, Wi-Fi 7 is the next generation of Wi-Fi wireless communications technology, promising significant performance advancements and improvements over the previous Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 6 standards.

As with any new wireless technology, device makers must perform signalling RF and throughput on clients and access points (AP) to ensure Wi-Fi 7 devices work as intended when deployed. However, existing solutions require complicated test setups with a large number of Wi-Fi devices and network channels to emulate real-world operating conditions.

The newest Keysight UXM Wireless Connectivity Test Solution addresses this challenge by giving RF engineers a solution that simplifies Wi-Fi 7 testing and provides a physical (PHY) layer and media access control (MAC) layer insights.

The E7515W UXM Wireless Connectivity Test solution offers the following benefits:

• Built on proven Keysight metrology: Expands the market UXM 5G Network Emulation Solution to simulate Wi-Fi devices and traffic to cover new use cases on the latest IEEE 802.11be standards.
• Wi-Fi 7 scale: Emulates hundreds of clients at once with traffic simulation without the need for additional equipment.
• Wi-Fi 7 throughput: Supports Wi-Fi 7 4×4 MIMO 320 MHz bandwidth and performs Wi-Fi 7 signalling RF and throughput testing on clients and APs, including the latest 802.11 variants.
• Deeper insights: Uses analysis software to provide PHY / MAC-level information such as rate versus range, enhanced Rx sensitivity, radio unit (RU) sweep analysis and full-rate throughput to generate relevant Wi-Fi signalling and RF throughput results.
• Integrated platform: Tests more complex devices with 5G and LTE capabilities Wi-Fi/cellular interworking validation as well as integrated fixed wireless access (FWA) testing for the fast-growing customer premises equipment (CPE) market.
• Simplified testing: Offers inherent synchronisation, better repeatability, reduced time spent on cabling and test setup, higher automation and faster debugging and reporting.

“With the introduction of the E7515W solution, Keysight is expanding the market leading UXM 5G Network Emulation Solutions to simulate Wi-Fi devices and traffic to cover new use cases from the latest IEEE 802.11be standards,” said Mosaab Abughalib, a senior R&D director and general manager for Keysight’s Wireless Test Group. “The E7515W solution enables faster test setups with less complexity and delivers better load and bandwidth performance to help Wi-Fi 7 device makers accelerate time to market.”

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February 14, 2024

Posted by: Magda Dabrowska

Morse Micro has announced a live demonstration of Wi-Fi Certified HaLow technology, showcasing its ability to extend up to three kilometres (nearly two miles). The field test took place in San Francisco’s Ocean Beach neighbourhood and aimed to highlight the long-range capabilities of sub-GHz Wi-Fi HaLow signals in challenging real-world conditions. (more…)

January 24, 2024

Posted by: Magda Dabrowska

Xalient customer Abode has been recognised for their new product, the Abode Edge Camera. Xailient AI runs inside the Abode Edge Camera, watching for anomalies like package deliveries or strangers on the premises and screening out normal activity like family or natural motion that can confuse less advanced cameras. (more…)

January 18, 2024

Posted by: Magda Dabrowska

TÜV Rheinland has announced that it has become an authorised test lab (ATL) for Wi-Fi Alliance at a global level. The company is among the first ATLs in the world, so it can support customers in Wi-Fi Alliance certification across regions. (more…)

January 10, 2024

Posted by: Magda Dabrowska

EE has unveiled its vision for customer centric home broadband service with the partnership with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. EE will roll out new in-home hardware in the future that will feature Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 platforms as part of its ongoing plans. This will deliver home connectivity to consumers across the UK. (more…)

September 21, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

NETGEAR Inc., has introduced Nighthawk Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6E System (MK93S), engineered for mesh Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) range and performance. The system, consisting of a router and two satellites, delivers 50% improved Wi-Fi performance over previous model and speeds up to 5.7Gbps (gigabytes per second). With quad-core 1.7GHz (gigahertz) processor and recent Wi-Fi 6E tri-band technology, it offers less congestion, ultra-low latency, and more bandwidth. (more…)

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar