Starting from 2023, wireless terminal devices, aside from smartphones, have gradually upgraded to WIFI 6/6E. Devices based on 802.11ax technology can further meet user expectations for superior performance and coverage in the new generation Wi-Fi standard.
Users typically focus on the throughput of WIFI modules, and upon receiving samples, they often conduct throughput tests on the modules. In a previous discussion, we introduced the throughput testing of the O2066PM WIFI 6E module in a Linux environment. This article will further test its throughput in a Windows environment.
WIFI throughput refers to the actual maximum speed supported by WIFI devices (AP/STA) on the uplink and downlink links. It is a type of stress test that closely resembles real-world usage scenarios, especially as products become increasingly wireless, and wired Ethernet port designs gradually fade away, making it particularly important.
一、Hardware Preparation:
PC1:
Processor: i5-12400
Memory: 16.0 GB
Operating System: Windows 11 (Chinese version)
Additional Hardware: PCIE to 2.5G Network Card
PC2:
Processor: i5-1240P
Memory: 16GB
Operating System: Windows 10 (English version)
Additional Hardware: O2066PM WiFi 6E Module
Router: NETGEAR-RAX200 by NETGEAR
Antenna:Type: Standard Dual-band PCB Antenna
二、Network Topology
三、Routing Configuration, and Connection Status
四、Screen Room Test
Screening room testing is an ideal environment test, primarily aimed at eliminating interference and assessing the module's actual throughput capacity.
Testing software: IxChariot_670
Throughput test data (actual measurement screenshots):
1、TCP UL: 2.4G HE20(287Mbps)，TCP DL: 2.4G HE20(287Mbps)
2、TCP UL: 2.4G HE40(574Mbps)，TCP DL: 2.4G HE40(574Mbps)
3、TCP UL: 5G HE20(287Mbps)，TCP DL: 5G HE20(287Mbps)
4、TCP UL: 5G HE40(574Mbps)，TCP DL: 5G HE40(574Mbps)
5、TCP UL: 5G HE80(1200Mbps)，TCP DL: 5G HE80(1200Mbps)
6、TCP UL: 5G HE160(2402Mbps)，TCP DL: 5G HE160(2402Mbps)
7、Summarized actual throughput test data:
五、Actual testing in office environment
The actual testing in office environment aims to assess the module's resistance to interference and throughput performance in real-world conditions. The measurements were taken at a distance of 4 meters, with a multitude of active routers, creating a complex testing environment.
六、Summary
1.For high-throughput WIFI module testing, it is necessary to enable multi-threaded testing to demonstrate the module's actual throughput capability.
2.Due to the extreme testing conditions, running TX/RX simultaneously results in significant module heat generation. Therefore, a fan was used throughout the entire process to cool the module. When designing with this module in high-throughput environments (considering mainly TX in AP mode), attention should be paid to heat dissipation issues.
3.Under 2.4G HE40 mode, the throughput rates reached 419.8Mbps (TX) and 447.1Mbps (RX). This indicates that even in the crowded 2.4GHz frequency band, the network card can still provide considerable throughput, making it an ideal choice for high-density user environments.
4.In 5G HE160 mode, the TX and RX throughput rates further increased to an impressive 1678.5Mbps and 1860.3Mbps, respectively, showcasing the outstanding performance of O2066PM in the 5GHz frequency band, supporting higher speeds and larger bandwidth.
5.In actual office scenarios, the O2066PM throughput rate decreased by approximately 700Mbps compared to the shielded room, reaching around 1Gbps, demonstrating good stability.
In summary, the O2066PM, designed based on QCA2066, demonstrates outstanding throughput in both HE40 and HE160 modes. The network card is capable of operating in a wide temperature range from -30 to 85°C, making it well-suited to meet diverse network performance requirements in various application scenarios.
