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Most of these products don't fit neatly into one category or another; some protocol analyzers can also view wireless performance data, for instance. Likewise, some performance and security analyzers contain basic spectrum-analysis capabilities. Nonetheless, the groupings we've made let us draw relevant comparisons among the products.
We're not awarding an Editor's Choice because we don't want to limit our exploration of these tools to a single usage scenario. Rather, we want to focus on the many situations WLAN administrators are likely to face. We requested that for each device they submit, vendors supply us with associated usage scenarios, detailing the particular problem and how their product addresses it.
The new HPE Aruba 730 series Wi-Fi 7 access points tout high performance, enhanced security, location tracking capabilities, and more.
Verizon is demoing crowd analytics technology that uses 5G along with AI and mobile edge computing to give stadium operators insights into the flow of fans throughout a venue.
As we move closer to fully realizing the potential of Wi-Fi 7, it becomes evident that the RF, signaling, and throughput tests are not merely procedural checkpoints but the pillars of excellence in wireless communication.
