• Rohde & Schwarz, in collaboration with Broadcom, will display itsCMX500multi-technology multi-channel signaling tester at MWC Barcelona 2026 with newly added Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn) testing capabilities. • The setup at the Rohde & Schwarz booth (5A80) will validate a prototype Wi-Fi 8 device from Broadcom, showcasing physical layer features unique to Wi-Fi 8. • Addressing UHR challenges with the CMX500 As Wi-Fi transitions beyond increasing throughput, the IEEE 802.11bn amendment introduces crucial advancements focused on delivering consistent, high-quality connectivity across a diverse range of dense environments. • It is designed to handle the growing number of connected devices and the increasing demands of applications like VR/AR, 8K streaming, and industrial IoT. • Wi-Fi 8builds upon the foundation of Wi-Fi 7, retaining core physical layer parameters like supported frequencies up to 7.125 GHz, channel bandwidths up to 320 MHz and 4096QAM modulation, as well as Multi-Link-Operation (MLO). • However, to achieve its UHR goals, IEEE 802.11bn introduces a suite of innovative PHY and MAC layer technologies that present new testing hurdles.

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  • Rohde & Schwarz, in collaboration with Broadcom, will display its CMX500 multi-technology multi-channel signaling tester at MWC Barcelona 2026 with newly added Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn) testing capabilities. The setup at the Rohde & Schwarz booth (5A80) will validate a prototype Wi-Fi 8 device from Broadcom, showcasing physical layer features unique to Wi-Fi 8. Addressing UHR challenges with the CMX500 As Wi-Fi transitions beyond increasing throughput, the IEEE 802.11bn amendment introduces crucial advancements focused on delivering consistent, high-quality connectivity across a diverse range of

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