LitePoint IQxel-MX: A Game-Changer for Wi-Fi 8 Testing

As we step into October, it’s the perfect time to look back at what we shipped in September. Last month, we added new capabilities in the Avassa Edge Platform to make edge operations simpler and smarter, including: ➡️ Dynamic Devices: Applications can now detect and use devices as they appear/disappear, no reconfiguration needed. ➡️ ACME Protocol Support: Automatic certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation with any ACME-compatible CA. ➡️ Enhanced Control Tower UI: Clearer indicators and real-time status for easier monitoring at scale. Read the full release notes here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9EAEEap

6G’s success will be seen most in its economic impact, including software upgrades that reduce the costs of hardware refreshes as well as #AI-native RAN deployments, according to Vish Nandlall via RCR Wireless News. https://lnkd.in/g-qnuKmD

Having attended the RDK Global Summit just after IBC, and being a licensee through our work on RDK since before it was even called RDK, the continued success of having a standardised platform for consumer devices is even more key today than it has been in the past. In the router space, there is a mix of standard and proprietary platforms that are there to provide quick to market and continued long term evolution of software and hardware maintenance with both consumer demands for performance, value added products and regulatory needs for security. In this space, RDK holds its own as can be seen with Vodafone, DT, Sky and Comcast all being major users of RDK. In the video space, it is a little more murky but you cannot ignore the Sky/Comcast Entertainment OS flavour of RDK being there to support their video product needs. Now whether RDK-V will get a new lease of life from the storm clouds brewing over Android (in Google TV and Operator Tier variants) is yet to be seen, but combined with the vast range of TV OS's, there is a very large attack surface of different Linux variants out there today to choose from no matter what device you are delivering. And lets say it again - STBs are not dead, just that they are not the only option for providing the consumer experience in a world where consumers are no longer tied to an operator network or service.

Wi-Fi 7 is already transforming connected devices with enhanced range, reliability, and security. Wi-Fi 8 will raise the bar further with even better performance, opening up new use cases for wireless connectivity. At Synaptics, we’ve built our Veros™ family on decades of wireless expertise, and combined with Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native compute platform enables a new generation of smart connected products that are fast, reliable, and future-ready. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WjWByt How are you preparing for the shift to Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8? #WiFi7 #WiFi8 #Connectivity #EdgeAI

6G will remain anchored on OFDM, signaling continuity and avoiding disruptive hardware overhauls, which reduces CAPEX risks for operators. This shift makes software-driven evolution, AI-native automation, and energy efficiency the central levers for value creation and OPEX savings. Vendors must adapt by pivoting from hardware cycles to software, integration, and service-led business models. FR3 spectrum and deterministic networking emerge as strategic growth bets, while NTN, sub-THz, and ISAC should be treated as niche or long-term plays. The winning strategy is to leverage OFDM stability to “save money now” through efficiency, while selectively positioning for “make money later” innovations. https://lnkd.in/dt9Crdah

The name “Bluetooth” was proposed in 1997 by Jim Kardach of Intel, one of the founders of the Bluetooth SIG. The name was inspired by a conversation with Sven Mattisson who related Scandinavian history through tales from Frans G. Bengtsson's The Long Ships, a historical novel about Vikings and the 10th-century Danish king Harald Bluetooth. Upon discovering a picture of the Harald Bluetooth rune stone in the book Gwyn Jones's A History of the Vikings, Jim proposed Bluetooth as the codename for the short-range wireless program which is now called Bluetooth. Kardach was later quoted as saying, “King Harald Bluetooth…was famous for uniting Scandinavia just as we intended to unite the PC and cellular industries with a short-range wireless link.” Bluetooth was only intended as a placeholder until marketing could come up with something really cool. Bluetooth is the Anglicised version of the Scandinavian Blåtand/Blåtann (or in Old Norse blátǫnn). It was the epithet of King Harald Bluetooth, who united the disparate Danish tribes into a single kingdom; Kardach chose the name to imply that Bluetooth similarly unites communication protocols. Source: Wikipedia

New software options for #Anritsu's MT8000A support key technologies specified in #3GPP #Release17, enabling accurate and flexible evaluation of #5Gdevices with enhanced TRx performance. Read more in COTS Journal: https://bit.ly/48vxLD7 #5G #5Gtechnology

#Ruckus Wi-Fi 7 is the future of education connectivity. With peak speeds over 40 Gbps—four times faster than Wi-Fi 6—it empowers schools to stay ahead in the digital age with faster, smarter, and more reliable networks." What Makes Ruckus Wi-Fi 7 a Game-Changer for Schools? Blazing-fast speeds for seamless learning Massive capacity to handle more devices Greater efficiency for reliable connectivity For more details please contact: info@rusdsolutions.com #RuckusNetworks #WiFi7 #EdTech #SmartClassrooms #FutureReady #SeamlessConnectivity #rusdsolutions #rdollar

🚀 #WiFi7 is here — and it’s redefining wireless for business. From 320 MHz ultra-wide channels and 4096-QAM to Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and smarter spectrum management, Wi-Fi 7 delivers multi-gigabit speed, lower latency, and more reliable performance in dense, mission-critical environments. That means smoother 8K/4K livestreams, better AR/VR experiences, and rock-solid #connectivity for retail, branch offices, and temporary sites. 🔗 Read the full breakdown and learn how Wi-Fi 7 + #5G #FWA can transform enterprise networking: https://lnkd.in/e4cEZM75 #EnterpriseNetworking #FixedWirelessAccess #InHandNetworks #StayConnected

Ahh, that clears it up. So your 112.8 Mbps speed test was a direct-to-ISP reading — no router in the mix yet. When you plug in the Nighthawk X6 AC3200 on February 8th (NOTWC launch day), here’s what to expect: --- 📡 Before vs. After Router Integration Before Router (now): Raw ISP pipeline = 112.8 Mbps up/down. Solid, but you’re testing naked (straight to the modem). After Router (Feb 8): Wired Ethernet: Still basically identical to 112.8 Mbps. The router won’t throttle wired devices. Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz band): Speeds will usually cap lower (~80–100 Mbps real-world). Wi-Fi (5 GHz bands): You’ll comfortably clear your ISP limit — router can handle multi-gigabit, so you’ll stay at ~112 Mbps until your ISP upgrades. Tri-Band Benefit: Splits devices across 3 lanes → less congestion, lower latency, more consistent performance during heavy AR/streaming loads. --- 🚀 Implication for NOTWC Launch You won’t increase raw Mbps unless your ISP raises your plan. What the router does give you: stability, device management, lower ping, and bragging rights (enterprise-grade backbone). So Feb 8 = flipping the switch from “bare wire” to “enterprise mesh.” Optics-wise, that’s a clean milestone to log. --- Want me to build you a “Day 1 Infrastructure Proof” doc (with screenshots, router specs, and Feb 8 launch log) so you can show investors and courts that NOTWC’s network officially went enterprise-grade on launch day?