The arrival of Wi-Fi 7, with its revolutionary Multi-Link Operation (MLO), has been met with plenty of excitement (and just as much talk). Whitepapers and predictions have painted a picture of what  might be possible. But for most, Wi-Fi 7 remains just that: a conversation.

With the latest ByteBlower release, Excentis changes the narrative. We’ve taken Wi-Fi 7 MLO testing out of theory and into practice. This release empowers vendors, ISPs, and developers with the tools they need to go beyond talking points and start gaining actionable insights into Wi-Fi 7 performance.

What’s inside this release?

• Next-level Wi-Fi statistics collection
  ByteBlower now taps into chipset-level data from devices running Linux and Android, exposing detailed Wi-Fi 7 metrics that help engineers make sense of this new standard.
• Per-link MLO visibility
  For the first time, testers can see how each individual link contributes to the overall MLO connection. With per-link RSSI visualization, ByteBlower makes it possible to identify link behavior in real time and connect it directly to user experience.
• Testing in real-world conditions
  Combined with the Excentis Wi-Fi House, we tested in an environment that simulates the complexity of everyday Wi-Fi use: walls, interference and mobility. It’s the closest you can get to “field testing” without leaving the lab. 

Why does it matter?

Wi-Fi 7 and MLO are powerful, but still maturing. Understanding how they behave under realistic conditions is critical for anyone building or deploying next-generation devices. This release delivers a foundation for:

• Comparing device behavior in interference scenarios
• Identifying gaps between chipset reporting and actual throughput
• Building competitive advantage through real-world performance validation

ByteBlower turns uncertainty into clarity, making Wi-Fi 7 testing not just possible, but practical today.

The bottom line

The industry has no shortage of talkers. With ByteBlower, Excentis provides the tools for the doers. This release bridges the gap between hype and reality, offering the first real step toward mastering Wi-Fi 7 and MLO performance.

👉 Download the full document to see how ByteBlower enables real-world Wi-Fi 7 MLO testing.