Official Release of Candela LANforge 5.5.3
Candela LANforge, distributed by Meshlink, officially launched version 5.5.3 on September 26, 2026. This release brings key feature updates to the Wi-Fi testing platform, including initial support for the BBF TR-527 Mesh Test Suite, the all-new LANforge Manager WebGUI, updates for TR-398 Issue 4, enhancements to Real Application Testing, and improved support for Wi-Fi 7 Intel BE200 / eMLSR. These updates expand LANforge’s automated testing capabilities across Wi-Fi 7, Mesh Wi-Fi, multi-user performance, and real-world application scenarios.
Key Feature Highlights:
1. TR-527 Mesh Wi-Fi Test Support
LANforge 5.5.3 adds baseline support for the Broadband Forum TR-527 Mesh Test Suite, covering test cases such as:
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Rate vs. Range (RvR)
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Roaming
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Latency
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Stability
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Multicast
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QoS (Quality of Service)
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Multiple Station Performance
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Maximum TCP Throughput
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Orbit
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32-Station Performance
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MLO-eMLSR
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MLO-STR
TR-527 incorporates Mesh Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7, and MLO into its performance validation framework, enabling comprehensive automated lab testing for APs, Gateways, and Mesh Routers.
2. Upgraded TR-398 Testing Capabilities
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Test execution and Pass/Fail criteria have been synchronized with the TR-398 Issue 4 Final Draft specification.
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Supports using third-party physical devices (validated on Android phones) for test cases including Rate vs. Range, Band Steering, Bi-Directional UDP, and Maximum Throughput.
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Allows test environments to gradually incorporate physical end-user devices alongside LANforge Virtual Stations.
3. All-New LANforge Manager WebGUI
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Introduces a web-based UI for simplified test configuration, execution, data visualization, and reporting.
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Supports Station / VAP creation, Wi-Fi Capacity, Port Reset, Client Visualization.
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Enables direct Packet Sniffing and capture analysis via the Web UI.
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Reduces operational complexity in LANforge test environments and provides a new management platform for future test automation integration.
4. Enhanced Real Application & Interop Testing
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Interop Test Web UI: Web-based setup and execution for Throughput, Interoperability, FTP, HTTP, QoS, Multicast, Mixed Traffic, Real Browser, Video Streaming, Ping, and RvR tests.
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Real Application Test: Simulates real-world application traffic for Zoom, Microsoft Teams conference calls, and YouTube video streaming across supported OS platforms, evaluating network quality beyond traditional TCP/UDP throughput.
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Mobile & OS Enhancements: Android now supports EAP Enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity; iOS app improves Layer 4 HTTP/HTTPS stability; macOS adds IPv6 support for TCP, UDP, and Multicast.
5. Wi-Fi 7 & High-Density Multi-Client Improvements
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Supports Linux Kernel and updated drivers, including Intel BE200 firmware v107, improving system stability and eMLSR support.
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For the MediaTek MT7996 platform, MCU message handling during mass station creation has been optimized, allowing a single radio to cleanly associate up to 108 Stations rapidly.
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Generic Endpoint now supports iperf2 in addition to iperf3. Continued optimizations applied to AP-Auto, Dataplane/RvR, and WiFi Mobility tests.
LANforge Automated Wi-Fi Test Platform
Meshlink and Candela Technology continue to deliver comprehensive Wi-Fi testing and validation solutions. LANforge assists networking equipment manufacturers in executing automated tests for APs, Gateways, Routers, Mesh Wi-Fi, and CPE devices, covering Wi-Fi Capacity, Rate vs. Range (RvR), RvRvO, Roaming, Mesh, RFC2544, TR-398, and the newly added TR-527 Mesh Wi-Fi tests.
To address the testing demands of Wi-Fi 7—including MLO, eMLSR, STR, 320 MHz Channel Bandwidth, 4096-QAM, and high-density Multi-client scenarios—Meshlink and Candela remain dedicated to providing state-of-the-art testing platforms and automated validation solutions.
For inquiries regarding the LANforge 5.5.3 software update, TR-398 / TR-527 test solutions, Wi-Fi 7 testing, or product demonstrations, please contact Meshlink.
✉️ Technical Support: support@meshlink.com.tw