Communication system using packets stuffed with test words for evaluating data reception characteristics while providing increased data throughput

摘要

A method for communicating a packet of digital information including at least a preamble with a synchronization pattern, and a data field. The method includes the steps of including at least a plurality of test words at different respective locations in the data field; transmitting the packet as a whole including the test words from a transmitting device to a receiving device; receiving the packet with the receiving device; evaluating each of the plurality of test words in the received packet based on a comparison with a predefined criteria; and analyzing data reception properties associated with receiving the packet based on the evaluating step.