RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator): Measures the strength of the received signal. Higher values indicate a stronger signal.
RSRP (Reference Signal Received Power): Indicates the power level of the reference signals from the cell. Lower values suggest a stronger signal.
RSRQ (Reference Signal Received Quality): Measures the quality of the received reference signals. Higher values indicate better quality.
Latency:
Round-Trip Time (RTT): Measures the time it takes for a packet of data to travel from the source to the destination and back. Lower values are desirable for reduced latency.
Throughput:
Download and Upload Speeds: Measure the data transfer rates in megabits per second (Mbps). Higher values indicate faster speeds.
TCP and UDP Throughput: Test both Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) to assess how well the network handles different types of traffic.
Packet Loss:
Packet Loss Rate: Measures the percentage of packets that do not reach their destination. Lower values are better, as packet loss can degrade the user experience.
Jitter:
Jitter Measurement: Assesses the variability in packet arrival times. Low jitter is crucial for applications like voice and video calls.
Connection Reliability:
Handover Testing: Ensures smooth handovers between different cells or towers without losing the connection. This is essential for maintaining a seamless user experience while moving through different coverage areas.
Network Slicing:
Slice Performance: If the 5G network employs network slicing, testing the performance of each network slice is important. Network slicing allows the creation of separate virtual networks for different use cases, each with its own performance characteristics.
Beamforming:
Beamforming Efficiency: Evaluate the effectiveness of beamforming technology, which focuses the signal directionally for better coverage and speed.
Device Compatibility:
Device Interoperability: Ensure that the 5G connection works seamlessly with a variety of devices, including smartphones, IoT devices, and other compatible hardware.
Security:
Network Security Testing: Assess the security protocols implemented in the 5G network to protect against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Capacity Testing:
Network Capacity: Evaluate the ability of the network to handle a large number of simultaneous connections and data traffic without degradation in performance.
End-to-End Testing:
End-to-End Testing Scenarios: Conduct tests that simulate real-world scenarios to ensure the entire 5G network, including core and edge components, performs as expected.
