Show Notes
Your internet speed can look fine while your Wi-Fi is still failing. Packet loss, latency, congested channels, interference and poor configuration can all damage performance, but a normal speed test will not show you the full picture.
In this video, I test the Ookla Speedtest Pulse, a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 diagnostic tool that measures more than 25 network metrics in around 45 seconds. We test Wi-Fi at the Natural History Museum in London and examine results from an Airbnb to identify whether the problem comes from the Wi-Fi network, wired connection or internet service provider.
Matt explains how the device tests 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz Wi-Fi, detects channel problems, measures signal quality and gives you practical recommendations in plain English.
We also compare Speedtest Pulse with the normal Speedtest application, laptopbased tools and the Ekahau Sidekick 2. You will see its current limitations, upcoming continuous monitoring features and how it could help technicians finally capture intermittent Wi-Fi problems.
Big thanks to OOKLA for sponsoring this video. To get your own Speedtest Pulse please use the following link: https://wifi.ekahau.com/david-bombal-...
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// MENU // 0:00 - Coming Up 0:58 - Testing Public Wi-Fi in London 01:40 - What Is the Speedtest Pulse? 03:40 - Pulse vs Speedtest vs Sidekick 2 06:19 - Making Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Easy 07:44 - Running a Wi-Fi Test 09:22 - Understanding Wi-Fi Performance Scores 11:16 - Reports and Cloud Results 13:00 - Active vs Continuous Pulse 15:14 - Wired and Wireless Network Testing 18:05 - Why Not Just Use a Laptop? 21:02 - Mobile Support and Wi-Fi 7 Hardware 23:17 - Understanding Your Wi-Fi Score 26:54 - Wi-Fi Security and PMF 29:03 - Signal Strength and Transmit Power 30:19 - Wi-Fi Channels and Interference 31:58 - How to Improve Your Wi-Fi 33:12 - WPA3 Best Practices 34:16 - Price and Coverage Mapping 35:59 - Pulse vs Sidekick 2 for Interference 38:36 - Solving Intermittent Wi-Fi Problems 40:32 - Cloud Monitoring and Multi-Site Management 42:12 - Final Thoughts
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