Test Results- more
The IxChariot plot in Figure 5 shows that some mid-strength locations still had high throughput variation. Figure 6 shows the equivalent plot set from the previous test.
Figure 5: Retested six location wireless throughput - 2.4 GHz, 20 MHz channel, downlink
Figure 6: Original six location wireless throughput - 2.4 GHz, 20 MHz channel, downlink
If you'd like to see the other new IxChariot plots, just click the links: 20 MHz uplink, 40 MHz downlink, 40 MHz uplink.
All the old plots are here: 20 MHz uplink, 40 MHz downlink, 40 MHz uplink.
Bottom Line
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