Adtran and Candela advance Wi-Fi 7 adoption with modular testing solution
Adtran and Candela Technologies have launched a joint solution integrating Adtran's SDG 8700 Series Wi-Fi 7 technology with Candela's automated testing platform. The collaboration addresses gaps in Wi-Fi testing capabilities, particularly for complex 4x4 antenna configurations. Initial tests using SDG 8733 Wi-Fi 7 technology demonstrated throughput exceeding 8.3Gbit/s. The solution offers a cost-effective, modular approach to comprehensive Wi-Fi 7 testing, featuring multigigabit performance, 4x4 MIMO tri-band radios, and support for advanced features including MU-MIMO, 320MHz max channel bandwidth, and 4096 QAM.
Adtran e Candela Technologies hanno lanciato una soluzione congiunta che integra la tecnologia Wi-Fi 7 della serie SDG 8700 di Adtran con la piattaforma di testing automatizzato di Candela. Questa collaborazione mira a colmare le lacune nelle capacità di testing del Wi-Fi, in particolare per configurazioni complesse di antenne 4x4. I test iniziali effettuati con la tecnologia SDG 8733 Wi-Fi 7 hanno dimostrato un throughput superiore a 8,3 Gbit/s. La soluzione offre un approccio modulare e conveniente per un testing completo del Wi-Fi 7, con prestazioni multigigabit, radio tri-band 4x4 MIMO e supporto per funzionalità avanzate, inclusi MU-MIMO, banda massima di 320 MHz e 4096 QAM.
Adtran y Candela Technologies han lanzado una solución conjunta que integra la tecnología Wi-Fi 7 de la serie SDG 8700 de Adtran con la plataforma de pruebas automatizadas de Candela. Esta colaboración aborda las carencias en las capacidades de prueba de Wi-Fi, especialmente para configuraciones complejas de antenas 4x4. Las pruebas iniciales realizadas con la tecnología SDG 8733 Wi-Fi 7 demostraron un throughput superior a 8,3 Gbit/s. La solución ofrece un enfoque modular y rentable para pruebas exhaustivas de Wi-Fi 7, con rendimiento multigigabit, radios tri-band 4x4 MIMO y soporte para características avanzadas como MU-MIMO, un ancho de banda de canal máximo de 320 MHz y 4096 QAM.
Adtran과 Candela Technologies는 Adtran의 SDG 8700 시리즈 Wi-Fi 7 기술과 Candela의 자동화된 테스트 플랫폼을 통합한 공동 솔루션을 출시했습니다. 이 협력은 복잡한 4x4 안테나 구성에 대한 Wi-Fi 테스트 기능의 공백을 해결하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다. SDG 8733 Wi-Fi 7 기술을 사용한 초기 테스트에서 8.3Gbit/s를 초과하는 전송 속도가 입증되었습니다. 이 솔루션은 다중 기가비트 성능을 제공하며, 4x4 MIMO 트라이밴드 라디오와 MU-MIMO, 최대 320MHz 채널 대역폭 및 4096 QAM을 포함한 고급 기능에 대한 지원을 특징으로 하는 종합적인 Wi-Fi 7 테스트를 위한 비용 효율적인 모듈식 접근 방식을 제공합니다.
Adtran et Candela Technologies ont lancé une solution conjointe intégrant la technologie Wi-Fi 7 de la série SDG 8700 d'Adtran avec la plateforme de test automatisé de Candela. Cette collaboration vise à combler les lacunes en matière de test Wi-Fi, en particulier pour les configurations complexes d'antennes 4x4. Les premiers tests effectués avec la technologie SDG 8733 Wi-Fi 7 ont montré un débit dépassant 8,3 Gbit/s. La solution offre une approche modulaire et économique pour un test complet du Wi-Fi 7, avec des performances multigigabit, des radios tri-band 4x4 MIMO et un support pour des fonctionnalités avancées telles que MU-MIMO, une largeur de bande maximale de 320 MHz et 4096 QAM.
Adtran und Candela Technologies haben eine gemeinsame Lösung gestartet, die Adtrans SDG 8700 Serie Wi-Fi 7 Technologie mit Candelas automatisierter Testplattform integriert. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, Lücken in den Wi-Fi-Testfähigkeiten zu schließen, insbesondere für komplexe 4x4 Antennenanordnungen. Erste Tests mit der SDG 8733 Wi-Fi 7 Technologie haben Durchsatzwerte von über 8,3 Gbit/s gezeigt. Die Lösung bietet einen kostengünstigen, modularen Ansatz für umfassende Wi-Fi 7 Tests, einschließlich multigigabit Leistung, 4x4 MIMO Tri-Band-Funk und Unterstützung für fortschrittliche Funktionen wie MU-MIMO, maximal 320 MHz Kanalbandbreite und 4096 QAM.
- Initial testing demonstrated impressive throughput exceeding 8.3Gbit/s
- Cost-effective solution compared to traditional high-cost Wi-Fi testing methods
- Platform supports future software upgrades for enhanced features and performance
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Insights
This partnership addresses a important industry bottleneck in Wi-Fi 7 testing infrastructure. The 8.3Gbit/s throughput achievement is particularly noteworthy, demonstrating real-world validation of Wi-Fi 7's capabilities. The modular testing platform's integration with 4x4 MIMO systems and support for advanced features like 320MHz bandwidth and 4096 QAM positions it as a significant market enabler.
The solution's commercial viability and cost-effectiveness could accelerate Wi-Fi 7 adoption across the industry. For Adtran, this represents a strategic move into the testing infrastructure market, potentially creating a new revenue stream as Wi-Fi 7 deployments scale up. The platform's upgradeable nature through software updates adds long-term value proposition for service providers and manufacturers.
News summary:
- Wi-Fi testing has traditionally been costly and many operators lack the capabilities to test advanced 4x4 systems
- Candela’s off-the-shelf, automated platform is now integrated with Adtran’s Wi-Fi 7 technology
- Modular solution supports comprehensive testing, enabling faster market adoption of next-generation Wi-Fi 7 systems
Adtran’s SDG 8700 technology is helping to drive Wi-Fi 7 adoption across the industry. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We’ve found that Adtran’s commercially available SDG 8700 Wi-Fi 7 technology matches the performance of other custom-built test systems. By combining it with our modular solutions for streamlined testing, we’re creating a seamless and cost-effective way to ensure robust performance for advanced 4x4 MIMO systems. This will help Wi-Fi equipment manufacturers and broadband providers ensure they provide an outstanding user experience to their customers,” said Ben Greear, CEO of Candela Technologies. “Together, we’re helping ensure advanced Wi-Fi 7 solutions meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, security and scale.”
Adtran’s SDG 8700 Series Wi-Fi 7 technology provides a versatile, open architecture with multigigabit performance, 4x4 MIMO tri-band radios, and the hardware capability to run Candela’s fully automated Wi-Fi 7 testing suite. At launch, the platform supports advanced features such as MU-MIMO, 320MHz max channel bandwidth, 4096 QAM and 10Gbit/s Wi-Fi encoding rates. Future software upgrades are expected to add tri-band MLO, increased performance and expanded test case automation. The Adtran SDG 8700 platform is positioned to offer significant value to service providers and the broader Wi-Fi ecosystem, serving as a foundation for innovative developments.
“Wi-Fi 7 promises low latency and Ethernet-grade reliability, ushering in the 10Gbit/s era of hyper-speed connectivity. To meet these demands, our customers need rigorous and adaptive methods to ensure consistent performance under diverse conditions. By integrating its automated technology into our Wi-Fi 7 radio modules, Candela is elevating testing for 4x4 systems and providing the tools required to guarantee exceptional connectivity,” commented Eric Presworsky, GM of subscriber solutions at Adtran. “Our collaboration will support affordable, thorough testing, leading to faster and more reliable Wi-Fi deployments. Ultimately, this ensures happier subscribers enjoying seamless, high-quality internet access.”
About Adtran
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN and FSE: QH9) is the parent company of Adtran, Inc., a leading global provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications solutions that enable voice, data, video and internet communications across any network infrastructure. From the cloud edge to the subscriber edge, Adtran empowers communications service providers around the world to manage and scale services that connect people, places and things. Adtran solutions are used by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations and millions of individual users worldwide. ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. is also the largest shareholder of Adtran Networks SE, formerly ADVA Optical Networking SE. Find more at Adtran, LinkedIn and X.
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