SGS Taiwan launches two sets of Wi-Fi 7 test equipment to assist manufacturers accelerating product launch

SGS Taiwan Wireless Laboratory, recently announced the launch of two sets of Wi-Fi 7 test equipment to assist manufacturers in accelerating the development and launch of Wi-Fi 7 products.

Wi-Fi 7 is a new generation of wireless network standards with higher throughput, lower latency and more reliable connections. It is expected that in the future Wi-Fi 7 will have a significant impact on the development of AI and IoT applications, like VR/AR/XR, cloud games, smart homes, etc.

"Wi-Fi 7 is a major breakthrough in wireless network technology and will bring new opportunities to various industries and all walks of life. These two sets of test equipment are expected to help manufacturers conduct product development in the early stages of product development, to ensure that products meet the requirements of the Wi-Fi 7 standard and shorten product launch time. SGS Taiwan is committed to providing a full range of Wi-Fi 7 testing services to assist manufacturers in accelerating the launch of standard-compliant products and seizing market opportunities. " Wells Chu, SGS Taiwan Wireless Laboratory Assistant Manager, said.

 

The key features of Wi-Fi 7:

• Higher throughput: Wi-Fi 7 uses 320MHz bandwidth to provide a wider transmission space, and 4K-QAM quadrature amplitude modulation to enable more densely data transmission.
• Lower latency: Wi-Fi 7 uses MLO (Multi-Link Operation) technology and uses multi-connection mode technology to allow devices to operate in multi-link channels to achieve simultaneous transmission and reception, moreover, it can be based on current traffic conditions to do necessarily load balancing or data aggregation.
• More reliable connections: Wi-Fi 7 uses MRUs (Multiple RUs) and Puncturing technology, which allowed to be assigned to multiple RUs per node, compared with Wi-Fi 6. And paired with “Preamble Puncturing” function, the device is able to fully utilize the remaining portion of the idle or even interrupted channel.

 

Certification testing for Wi-Fi 7

In order to ensure the quality and interoperability of Wi-Fi 7 products, Wi-Fi Alliance has developed a series of test procedures.

These testing procedures include:

 

• Connectivity test: Test whether the product can connect with other Wi-Fi 7 devices. 
  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7™
  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™
  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ n
  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ ac

• Security testing: Test whether the product complies with the Wi-Fi Alliance's security standards. 
  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED WPA3™
  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED WPA2™
  • Wi-Fi Enhanced Open™ (if product supports 6GHz band and if 2.4/5 GHz bands support OPEN security)
  • Protected Management Frames
  • Security Vulnerability Detection

• Optimization testing: Test whether the product able to take full advantage of the new features of Wi-Fi 7.
  • Wi-Fi Agile Multiband™
  • WMM®

 

Application prospects of Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 7 has higher throughput, lower latency and more reliable connections, which is expected to bring a better experience to various application scenarios. For example:

• VR/AR/XR: Wi-Fi 7 can provide high-quality video and audio transmission for VR/AR/XR devices, allowing users to obtain a more immersive experience.
• Cloud gaming: Wi-Fi 7 can reduce the latency of cloud gaming, allowing players to enjoy a smoother gaming experience.
• Smart home: Wi-Fi 7 can allow various devices in smart homes to connect more reliably, improving the smart home experience.

 

Wi-Fi 7 is the next generation wireless network standard with huge development potential. With the popularization of Wi-Fi 7 devices, we will be able to enjoy higher throughput, lower latency, and more reliable wireless network experience.

If you want to know more about Wi-Fi 7 certification requirements, please contact us:

📧  twwireless.MKT@sgs.com  ☎ (02) 2299-3279 # 1530 / 1522