04-08-03-802802.11g RF Testing April 8, 2003 presented by: Ben Zarlingo Copyright 2003 Agilent Technologies, Inc. Abstract: Wireless LAN technologies are enjoying rapid adoption by both businesses and the private sector, and the new 802.11g standard promises to accelerate this trend. The new standard incorporates elements of the prior 802.11b and 802.11a standards, adding its own set of test and troubleshooting challenges. This paper covers RF testing and modulation quality analysis of 802.11 components and systems, with a focus the most effective test techniques and on what engineers need to know beyond the needs of 802.11b design. The paper covers a wide variety of test approaches, including RF spectrum and power, transient effects, modulation quality, and some aspects of interoperability. The p……