WLAN Testing and Analysis (IEEE 802.11) Testing and Analysis

Accelerate and Simplify Test and Analysis of 802.11 Wireless LAN Devices

Whether you are testing a new chipset, designing a new wireless module, or integrating a WLAN module into your latest design, Tektronix provides Wi-Fi physical layer (PHY) testing solutions to help you get the job done and get your design to market faster.

Check out the information below to learn more about best practices for WLAN testing, pre-compliance steps for success and how Tektronix solutions can help you pass your performance and compliance tests the first time.

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Wi-Fi: Overview of the 802.11 Physical Layer and Transmitter Measurements

This primer provides a general overview for each of the 802.11 standards, their PHY layer characteristics and their testing requirements. In this document, we use 802.11 and IEEE 802.11 interchangeably.

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How to Select to Your Wi-Fi Module

When you search for a Wi-Fi module for your application, there are many different kinds of solutions to choose from. Read this guide on best practices for selecting the optimal Wi-Fi chipset or module for integration.

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Regulatory Pre-compliance Testing for Wireless LAN Transmitter

This application note outlines the typical design cycle of using a prepackaged WLAN module and the potential pitfalls.

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802.11 Wi-Fi Testing Made Easy Download your poster today and enjoy the convenience of seeing all Wi-Fi standards at a glance. This poster will help you to understand and quickly reference new emerging Wi-Fi standards.
Wi-Fi: Overview of the 802.11 Physical Layer and Transmitter Measurements Wi-Fi is a technology that allows many electronic devices to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves. The Wi-Fi Alliance defines Wi-Fi devices as any "Wireless Local Area …
Baseband Response Characterization of I-Q Modulators Learn how an arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) and a mixed domain oscilloscope (MDO) can be used for basedband frequency response, single-sideband suppression, amplitude and phase errors, and …
Spectrum Pre-compliance for Wireless LAN Regulatory Testing The most common way to add wireless capability is to use a prepackaged WLAN module. While this approach greatly simplifies the process, it still has many challenges. This application note outlines the …
How to Select your Wi-Fi Module When you search for a Wi-Fi module for your application, there are many different kinds of solutions to choose from. Read this guide on best practices for selecting the optimal Wi-Fi chipset or …

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Navigating the Road to WiGig This webinar features Tektronix expert, Dorine Gurney, sharing her insights on the key factors to consider when performing transmitter testing to IEEE 802.11ad. Topics covered include:• What are the …
Wi-Fi Pre-Compliance Measurements If you’re integrating a WLAN radio into your design, you probably have questions on how to pass compliance tests for FCC regulations. Surprisingly, only 1 in 10 engineers pass the first time. And …