TESTING METHODOLOGY

    To test access points, I decided on a whole new approach so this time over I’ll been using the Xiaomi 15T smartphone (at least for now, if this changes I will update this page) from a distance of 2 and 10 meters to check internet speeds (the current optical connection at the office/lab is set at 1Gbps so at least for now it should be more than enough).

    To accomplish this, I will be using several applications including Speedtest, SpeedChecker, Meteor and nPerf (each test is performed a total of 3 times at which point the average results are recorded in the charts). Of course, all AP’s will have a total of 10 concurrent Wi-Fi connections by laptops and smartphones without however actively using the internet.

    I will also be using the BR1600SI by APC and the FRITZ!Smart Energy 210 by AVM for AP’s with power adapters and the ECS2512FP by EnGenius for PoE/+/++ AP’s to test power consumption during my tests.