#599: This Pocket Tool Diagnoses Wi-Fi in 45 Seconds

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-...// Matt Starling’s SOCIAL //LinkedIn: / matt-starling-03913633 X: https://x.com/mattstarling?s=21// Ookla’s SOCIAL //LinkedIn: / ookla // David's SOCIAL //Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzbTwitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombalInstagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombalLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombalFacebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.coTikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombalYouTube: / @davidbombalSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...SoundCloud: / davidbombalApple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...// MY STUFF //https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal// SPONSORS //Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected]// MENU //0:00 - Coming Up0:58 - Testing Public Wi-Fi in London01:40 - What Is the Speedtest Pulse?03:40 - Pulse vs Speedtest vs Sidekick 206:19 - Making Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Easy07:44 - Running a Wi-Fi Test09:22 - Understanding Wi-Fi Performance Scores11:16 - Reports and Cloud Results13:00 - Active vs Continuous Pulse15:14 - Wired and Wireless Network Testing18:05 - Why Not Just Use a Laptop?21:02 - Mobile Support and Wi-Fi 7 Hardware23:17 - Understanding Your Wi-Fi Score26:54 - Wi-Fi Security and PMF29:03 - Signal Strength and Transmit Power30:19 - Wi-Fi Channels and Interference31:58 - How to Improve Your Wi-Fi33:12 - WPA3 Best Practices34:16 - Price and Coverage Mapping35:59 - Pulse vs Sidekick 2 for Interference38:36 - Solving Intermittent Wi-Fi Problems40:32 - Cloud Monitoring and Multi-Site Management42:12 - Final ThoughtsPlease note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a smallpercentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended.Thank you for supporting me and this channel!Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.#ookla #speedtest #wifi