Manual QA for a Wireless Smart Router

Thorough testing for a global pay-as-you-go router supporting 3G/4G across 150+ countries.

About project

Solution

Manual testing, Hardware testing, Mobile testing, API testing, Backend testing

Technologies

Linux, iOS, Android, Putty, Postman, TestFlight, Firebase

Country

United States

Industry

Technology

Project Duration

1 year

Team Composition

 3 QA Engineers

1 QA Lead

Challenge

The client needed comprehensive testing of their wireless smart router ecosystem, including hardware, Linux firmware, mobile apps (iOS/Android), backend, and analytics systems. 

With no in-house QA team, developers handled testing inefficiently, leading to delays and quality issues. 

Our task was to test the complete solution and establish proper QA processes for sustainable quality management.

Solutions

We implemented a structured approach to address both immediate testing needs and long-term quality processes.

Comprehensive testing strategy. Created and executed test plans covering hardware, firmware, mobile apps, and backend systems using Scrum methodology for seamless integration with the client’s team.

Process establishment. Built robust QA workflows including documentation templates, bug tracking procedures, and backlog management systems.

Quality documentation. Developed user story templates and detailed test documentation to support efficient bug tracking and fix prioritization.

Multi-platform verification. Conducted thorough testing across all system components to ensure seamless integration and performance.

Technologies

Our testing suite included tools for hardware testing, API verification, and mobile app quality assurance.

  • Putty
  • Postman
  • TestFlight
  • TestFlight
  • Linux system tools
  • Mobile testing frameworks

Types of testing

Exploratory testing

Discovered potential issues through systematic exploration of the system.

Functional testing

Verified core features across hardware and software components.

Sanity testing

Ensured basic functionality after major changes.

UI/UX testing

Validated interface usability across mobile apps.

Regression testing

Checked system stability after updates.

Confirmation testing

Verified bug fixes and improvements.

Compatibility testing

Ensured performance across different devices and platforms.

Cross-platform testing

Validated consistency between iOS and Android apps.

API testing

Verified backend integration and data flow.

Results

Our QA efforts prepared the router and its software for a successful market launch. Key achievements included:

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Robust QA process established for future development

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Increased product stability across devices and platforms

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Optimized workflows and improved team efficiency

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100+

detailed bug reports and test cases documented

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Ensure top-tier performance with expert QA

    Bruce Mason

    Delivery Director

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