Clear To Send: Wireless Network Engineering

Oct 28 2024 303 ep. 45 mins 932
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A weekly podcast about wireless network engineering. Wireless topics on education, wireless design, tips, interviews with other wireless engineers, tech news about wireless, and the products we configure. A podcast for any wireless professional or enthusiast.

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CTS 348: Bridging the Gap – Networking and Learning with Eva Santos

Oct 28 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Eva, a support product specialist at Cisco Meraki, who shares her unique role bridging the gap between network support and engineering. We delve into the importance of having a solid networking foundation, the need for adaptability in the ever-evolving tech landscape, and the value of continuous learning and certifications. Eva also give

CTS 347: Wi-Fi Tools You Should Keep in Your Bag

Oct 21 2024 31 mins  
https://youtu.be/Y3hkhyuU70s In this episode of the “Wi-Fi Hardware and Devices” series, we dive into the essential Wi-Fi tools that every network professional should keep in their bag. We’ll discuss various categories of tools, including Wi-Fi scanners, survey kits, packet capture tools, and protocol analyzers. We’ll explore popular options in

CTS 346: Why Wi-Fi Devices Aren’t All the Same

Oct 14 2024 26 mins  
https://youtu.be/kxdC9IkIbLI In this episode of the “Wi-Fi Hardware and Devices” series, we explore why Wi-Fi devices aren’t all the same. We discuss the various factors that contribute to the differences in Wi-Fi devices and how these differences impact network performance and deployment. Key Points: * Wi-Fi devices are built for different purpos

CTS 345: Choosing the right Wi-Fi Antennas

Sep 23 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, we discuss choosing the right Wi-Fi antennas for enterprise environments. The main topics covered include: * Types of antennas used in enterprise Wi-Fi: * Omnidirectional antennas * Directional antennas * Understanding antenna patterns: * Elevation and Azimuth * Beamwidth * When to use different antenna types: * Omnidirectional ant

CTS 344: Overview of Wi-Fi Access Points

Sep 16 2024 23 mins  
In this episode of Clear To Send, François Vergès and Rowell Dionicio provide an in-depth overview of Wi-Fi access points. They delve into their evolution, form factors, and how different models cater to varying user needs. They start by discussing the importance of understanding the functionality of your Wi-Fi access points and how they fit within the overall n

CTS 343: Exploring Wi-Fi Security and Encryption

Sep 09 2024 21 mins  
In this episode of Clear To Send, François and Rowell dive into the world of Wi-Fi security and encryption as part of our “Back to Basics” series. We break down the evolution of Wi-Fi security, from the outdated and unsafe methods to the current gold standards. Here’s what we cover: * A brief history of Wi-Fi security, including the now-obsolete

CTS 342: Optimizing Wi-Fi Performance and Coverage

Sep 02 2024 23 mins  
https://youtu.be/F-jrkxog6NA In this episode of Clear To Send, François Vergès and Rowell Dionicio dive into the topic of optimizing Wi-Fi performance and coverage. As part of our “Back to Basics” series, we explore various strategies and best practices to enhance your wireless network’s efficiency. Key points discussed in this episode include:

CTS 341: Meter Command – Dynamic and Adaptive Network Management (Sponsored)

Aug 21 2024 41 mins  
https://youtu.be/8u0hXi-tMIk Meter is going one step beyond AI chat bots with their product Command. It’s a generative UI that goes beyond command line interface and adds visuals to create custom dashboards using a natural language interaction. A network operator can make queries for their network, configure SSIDs, new networks, and other network changes by using plain E

CTS 340: Wi-Fi 7, MLO, and Preamble Puncturing (Sponsored)

Jul 29 2024 53 mins  
Wi-Fi 7 is just around the corner. It offers new features and complexities to help increase throughput and maintain low latency. In this episode, we’re joined by Arista Networks who gives us a run down on the different versions of MLO. With their testing, they’ve seen a few versions of MLO being used. As well as seeing when MLO gets triggered and how much throughp

CTS 339: Cisco Meraki Brings New Functionality at MFD11

Jul 01 2024 21 mins  
https://youtu.be/z-goZs5Z7aY Meraki starts with telling us the Wi-Fi trifecta of readiness. That is Regulatory/specs/certifications, Clients, and Infrastructure. You need all of this. And when you have all of this in place, Meraki adds useful features for the network operator. Features such as Proactive PCAP and Root Cause Analysis. This isn’t just a PCAP file