Coming back from WLPC we feel highly motivated. But we also took the time to reflect on the conference, the content, and the people we connected with. In this episode, we talk about the lessons we’ve learned from WLPC Phoenix. Those lessons are: Not as many real world Wi-Fi 6E presentations Wi-Fi 7 is coming sooner than we think MLO seems to be the biggest feature of Wi-Fi 7 You can transfer data through bananas and get PoE Lots of presentations from people that work for vendors. We need to ask more questions We need to listen more closely Hearing about different people coming from different ..read more

https://youtu.be/YP_AQXx0nbo In a big surprise to us, HPE has announced they will be acquiring Juniper Networks. We’ve been working with Mist Systems since Juniper Networks acquired them. We’re hoping the acquisition doesn’t impact Mist negatively but we can see why HPE wanted the MistAI technology. In this episode, we’re going to provide our opinions on the acquisition, what impact this has on the customers, and how partners navigate this acquisition in the coming years. The post CTS 330: HPE And Juniper Networks Unite! appeared first on Clear To Send ..read more

https://youtu.be/Q9SFPY2Xzpw Network Access Control (NAC) has always been a challenging technology to implement. It usually meant utilizing someone with an expert level certification to come in and deploy it on your network. I remember when I was a systems administrator and watched a seasoned network engineer struggle to get it working the right way. Today, Juniper Networks shows us how implementing a cloud-native NAC can help secure your Wi-Fi and wired networks easily without the hassle of on-premises hardware. The goal is to provide a seamless and scalable way to utilize the benefits of NAC ..read more

Rowell and Jussi discussed the use of 3D modeling for Wi-Fi design and validation using Hamina. Jussi demonstrated the tool they use, showing how it can predict signal behavior in a warehouse environment. They also discussed the importance of 3D modeling for validating project details like shelf heights and the construction of walls. There’s immense value of this tool for collaboration with non-Wi-Fi professionals. 3D modeling is useful in a stadium environment using slopes and raised floors. Jussi explained how the simplicity Hamina allows for complex designs. The importance of the material ..read more

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the Wi-Fi access point form factor. You may have noticed that the size of Wi-Fi access points is increasing. Why is this happening? We provide some answers in this episode. We also talk about the challenges vendors face in providing directional antennas on the 6 GHz band, and how some are able to solve this issue for low-power indoor access points. We invite you to watch this episode on YouTube to see the different AP models we shared during the episode. Let us know what you think and share your AP beauty shots with us on Twitter. Enjoy! Resourc ..read more

https://youtu.be/z-DsCKoUSMc In WLPC Prague 2023, there were a lot of great presentations. It’s a must-attend Wi-Fi conference where you can connect with smart Wi-Fi people. You’re guaranteed to leave feeling inspired and you’ll have ideas of what you will want to do next with your Wi-Fi network or even your career. In this episode, we’re going to highlight some of our favorite presentations. We have listed them down below for your viewing pleasure. Few presentations to highlight: Wave Antenna → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkEr45DXS9g&list=PLXJsNZqZEF9Y8CWiynffBgnZfjPpSkkSZ&index=1 ..read more

Rowell and François discussed their experiences with deploying OWE and WPA3 on a higher education Wi-Fi network. Rowell noted that the adoption has been slow due to device compatibility issues, particularly in higher education where many devices are personal and outside of their control. They opted for a slow rollout strategy to monitor and gather information, emphasizing the importance of planning. Rowell admitted that their strategy was a hope for the best, as they couldn’t be certain about the device updates. This episode is sponsored by WiFi Scanner. Different SSIDs are used for OWE and e ..read more

In this episode, we are having the pleasure to welcome Greg Ennis on the show. Greg is the author of the book called Beyond Everywhere, How Wi-Fi Became the World’s Most Beloved Technology. Greg is one of the founders of the Wi-Fi protocol. He has worked with organizations such as the IEEE and the Wi-Fi Alliance to create and democratize this technology. Having had the privilege of witnessing the creation and success of Wi-Fi, he decided to write a book about its history, using his own story as a foundation. Here is how the author describe what the book is about on his website: Billions of pe ..read more

This episode is sponsored by Arista. In this episode, we are welcoming Sriram Venkiteswaran, Director Product Management at Arista. The focus of this episode is to talk about Arista’s NAC solution called AGNI (Arista Guardian For Network Identity). Here are the topics discussed during this episode: What is Arista’s AGNI and what does AGNI bring to Identity Solutions now? Connections between the APs and AGNI over RadSec Modes of authentications supported by AGNI Integration of AGNI with Cloud Vision and the rest of the Arista products The use of UPSK to handle access based on identities Netwo ..read more

https://youtu.be/r_5PCGM83h0?si=fAgwG5au7cq0_QFx We had the pleasure of having Kevin Robinson, President and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance Services, on the show with us. He introduced the new Wi-Fi Alliance subsidiary called Wi-Fi Alliance Services and discussed the AFC services they offer. Wi-Fi Alliance Services was announced on August 3rd. The subsidiary is currently focused on providing AFC services to their customers, such as OEMs, Service Providers, and software solution providers. Here is an excerpt from their launch press release: Wi-Fi AFC delivers many benefits: Scalability: utilizes dynami ..read more