TESTING METHODOLOGY

    To evaluate access points moving forward, I’m shifting entirely to a LAN‑based performance workflow built around iPerf, LibreSpeed and Open Speed Test, all hosted on a dedicated 10Gbps backbone. Each benchmark is repeated three times after which the average numbers are recorded in the charts.

    The test server is connected through the XS1935-12HP 10G switch by Zyxel equipped with an Intel X710-T2L (10G) network card, ensuring that throughput measurements on both the 5GHz and 6GHz bands are not bottlenecked by the wired side. For the client device, I’m using the Xiaomi 15T smartphone, positioned at 2m and 10m. All access points operate with 10 concurrent Wi‑Fi clients (laptops and smartphones) associated but idle, to simulate realistic airtime conditions without introducing external traffic.

    Finally, power consumption is measured using the APC BR1600SI and AVM FRITZ!Smart Energy 210 for adapter‑powered units, while PoE/+/++ models are monitored through the Zyxel XS1935-12HP switch to capture load draw during testing.