PRODUCT UPDATE
OCTOBOX Release:
2.7
SW 2.7 is Spirent’s second software release supporting Wi-Fi 7 for Pal-7. The main Wi-Fi 7 features supported in this release are MLO and puncturing. MLO combines multiple physical radio channels into one logical channel in between the AP and the device. This can be used for increased throughput, better reliability or lower latency, depending on which mode of MLO is used.
SW2.7 release also doubles the per radio virtual station count to 64. This helps OCTOBOX customers to test client scale of their access points and networks.
This release aims to support: Enterprise Vendors, ISPs, and their vendors.
Key New Features
Multi-link operation
Multi-link operation (MLO) combines multiple physical Wi-Fi channels into a single logical connection
MLO STR is available in the STA mode as well as AP mode
Faster speed, better connection reliability
10 Gbps connectivity Mesh backhaul
Puncturing
Avoid interfering devices by omitting certain parts of the Wi-Fi channel
Better connection reliability
High density, non-coordinated deployments
64 vSTA
Pal-7 now supports 64 virtual stations per radio totaling 256 virtual stations per Pal-7
Allows testing for maximum device count support
Product Webpage
https://www.spirent.com/products/octobox-software-packages-wi-fi-5g
Software Availability
The latest OCTOBOX software can be downloaded from the Spirent Customer Service Center via the Download tab by selecting: General Release > OCTOBOX Associated technical documentation, including release notes, can also be found under the Related Resources link for that software version.
Questions or need help? Contact support@spirent.com