A leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the networking industry wanted to perform pre-compliance testing for its new Wi-Fi access point device. The OEM approached ThinkPalm to ensure its wireless devices fulfill the highest performance standards, compliance requirements, and market readiness. They leveraged ThinkPalm’s expertise in wireless pre-compliance testing performed in the advanced in-house testing lab to meet their needs.
Business Requirements
The OEM wanted to implement the following full range of services for their new Wi-Fi access point device:
- Performance comparison with their benchmarked access point devices
- Pre-compliance tests to guarantee strict adherence to regulatory requirements
What are the Tests Performed by ThinkPalm?
ThinkPalm implemented Wi-Fi testing services by working with the OEM’s team. The purpose was to get a clear idea of the specific tests and goals to be achieved. With the help of Wi-Fi experts, ThinkPalm has performed the complete range of pre-compliance tests in the state-of-the-art advanced lab featuring advanced Candela equipment and the LANforge software suite. These tests included Rate vs. Range vs. Orientation (RvRvO) Testing and Transmit Power (Tx) Power Testing, to name a few. We shall take a quick look at the tests performed:
1. Rate vs. Range vs. Orientation (RvRvO) Testing
ThinkPalm helped in evaluating the performance of the OEM’s Wi-Fi Access point in regard to its distance, the data transfer speed, and the device orientation to ensure the best network coverage.
2. Transmit (Tx) Power Testing
The test evaluated the device’s transmission power to ensure full compliance with the regulatory requirements. Furthermore, the process also looked at optimizing power consumption.
3. Stability Testing
It evaluated the ability of the device to offer stable performance over time and ensured its flawless operation in real-world situations.
4. Interference Testing
ThinkPalm assessed the device’s capability to withstand interference from other nearby wireless devices. Further, it verified whether the device offers the best performance in crowded network environments.
Solutions Offered
ThinkPalm facilitated a complete range of testing solutions covering:
RvR Testing
ThinkPalm performed Rate vs. Range (RvR) testing to assess the device’s performance in terms of distance, the speed at which data transfer occurs, device orientation, and network conditions. The test identified the device’s strengths and weaknesses by throughput, range, and reliability.
Transmit (Tx) Power Testing
ThinkPalm conducted Transmit (Tx) Power testing to evaluate the device’s transmission abilities and to verify compliance with regulatory standards set by Wi-Fi Alliance and IEEE. It also included tests to ensure the optimization of power consumption.
Detailed Test Reports and Data Analysis
ThinkPalm provided reports on the performance of wireless devices, which covered detailed test results and data analysis. The reports also included areas for improvement and various suggestions for optimization.
Recommendations for Performance Improvement
ThinkPalm’s wireless testing experts provided actionable insights and recommendations for enhancing device performance to support the OEM in improving design and engineering.
Verification of Device Performance
ThinkPalm validated the test results to ensure that the device under test fulfilled the regulatory requirements and was market-ready. Further, it helped the OEM gain enough confidence to launch its product, which excelled in performance, met regulatory compliance, and exhibited industry competitiveness.
Benefits
- Complete testing and verification helped the OEM to launch its product rapidly.
- Facilitated fulfillment of regulatory compliance requirements and thus reduced risks and legal issues relating to non-compliance
- Improved customer satisfaction ensured the quality of the product
- Complete testing ensured reliability in terms of performance and quality
- Helped control costs by addressing performance issues in advance before market launch and therefore prevented expensive redesigns and recalls.
