DURHAM, N.H., May 8, 2018 – The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance services for the networking industry, today announced it is expanding its WiFi testing capabilities in alignment with the Broadband Forum’s WT-398 test plan, a set of performance metrics for WiFi in different scenarios that allows providers to benchmark WiFi Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) to ensure it meets user expectations. The Broadband Forum WT-398 test plan represents the...
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Wi-Fi testing: More than Compliance
February 26, 2018
You probably have a Wi-Fi router at home and probably in your office as well. While all access points, routers, computers, phones, and other devices must comply with IEEE 802.11 and Ethernet Alliance standards, that's no assurance the device will meet your expectations. The UNH-IOL has announced Wi-Fi testing services that go beyond 802.11 specifications. Why is such testing needed? IEEE specifications don't cover measurements such as throughput vs. signal strength, but users care about that because it affects connectivity...
UNH-IOL Appeals to Service Providers’ Broadband QoE Desires with Wi-Fi Testing Suite
February 16, 2018
The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) has introduced a new set of Wi-Fi testing capabilities, reflecting a movement to help service providers and gateway vendors enhance broadband customers’ Wi-Fi broadband experience.
These new Wi-Fi testing capabilities are made possible through UNH-IOL’s acquisition of test and measurement equipment from Octoscope. By leveraging Octoscope’s equipment, UNH-IOL is aiming to enable repeatable, real-world Wi-Fi scenario testing to satisfy the growing end-user expectations for increased high-capacity, low-latency wireless broadband services....
UNH-IOL Expands WiFi Testing Infrastructure to Help Assure Performance at the Network Edge
February 13, 2018
DURHAM, N.H., February 13, 2018 – The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance services for the networking industry, today announced it has expanded its WiFi testing capabilities through the acquisition of cutting-edge test and measurement equipment from Octoscope. With a staff of highly trained test engineers, the expansion of UNH-IOL’s WiFi testing platform is in response to service providers’ and customer-premise equipment (CPE) manufacturers’ goals to provide end-users with robust...
MultiTech Announces First Nationwide IoT Program for Universities
April 19, 2017
Mounds View, MN – April 19, 2017– Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of M2M and IoT devices, today announced the launch of the first nationwide IoT program for schools and Universities. The new “University IoT Program for LoRa® Connectivity” will provide students with the necessary tools and education to learn and apply new connectivity technologies. The trailblazing program focuses on Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWAN) using LoRaWAN™. LPWAN is a wireless network designed for long range communications using low...
How IPv6 is enabling the next generation of IoT
January 9, 2017
In January this year, the University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab (UNH-IOL) moved into a new building, allowing the UNH-IOL to better monitor the building systems including HVAC and the backup power generator. As a networking lab, we are always looking for ways to automate our systems to reduce the need for human intervention and maintenance.
This interconnecting of physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and embedded devices is the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT doesn’t just apply to a world...
Test service to improve IoT interoperability
December 8, 2016
The service aims to provide a competitive advantage by enabling emerging IoT companies to validate their devices through trusted, third-party interoperability testing.
The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) in the US has introduced an Internet of Things (IoT) product testing service specific to home environments, industrial networks, smart cities and connected cars.
The group said the Internet Protocol (IP) testing services will help improve IoT interoperability, reduce time-to-market and enhance customer experience....
UNH-IOL launches IoT interoperability testing, sets focus on device security
December 8, 2016
UNH-IOL has launched its Internet of Things (IoT) IP Testing Services, addressing the need from IoT vendors for custom IP testing services and IPv6 compliance.
The new testing services program will meet a need for custom IP test services for IoT products serving home networks, industrial networks, smart cities and connected cars. The group said it plans to help vendors improve IoT interoperability, reduce time-to-market and enhance the customer experience.
“By having their devices validated through the IoT...
Why Interoperability Matters to IoT
December 8, 2016
Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the fastest growing areas in data communications. Gartner estimates the number of devices deployed to grow to 20.8 Billion by 2020 with an economic impact of 3 billion dollars in sales. This is an increase of roughly 14 billion devices over the next four years, doubling the amount of devices on the Internet today. Use cases for connecting appliances and systems to each other and the Internet are growing, driving this increase in...
UNH-IOL Shines Spotlight on Internet of Things Interoperability
December 8, 2016
DURHAM, N.H., DECEMBER 8, 2016 – The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance services for the networking industry, today announced the launch of the Internet of Things (IoT) IP Testing Services . Created to offer custom Internet Protocol (IP) test services for IoT products specific to home environments, industrial networks, smart cities, and connected cars, the group will help improve IoT interoperability, reducing time-to-market and enhancing the customer experience....