en https://packetpushers.net/series/heavy-wireless https://static.feedpress.com/logo/heavywireless-653bb651722f3.jpg Technology nonadult The Heavy Wireless podcast is a deep dive into Wi-Fi, IoT, wireless security & more. Get the technical know-how & industry context to succeed. Packet Pushers wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking © Packet Pushers Interactive LLC Packet Pushers wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Heavy Wireless is a deep dive into Wi-Fi, IoT, wireless security, and more. Host Keith Parsons, CWNE#3, draws on his decades of experience to educate, entertain, and inspire those working in the WLAN industry. Each twice-monthly episode explores an aspect of wireless technology with guests including Wi-Fi engineers, industry experts, and vendors. Whether you're already a WLAN specialist or looking to expand your skills in this high-demand sector of IT, Heavy Wireless gives you the technical know-how and industry context to succeed. The Heavy Wireless podcast is a deep dive into Wi-Fi, IoT, wireless security & more. Get the technical know-how & industry context to succeed. Packet Pushers 1681644514 Heavy Wireless is a deep dive into Wi-Fi, IoT, wireless security, and more. Host Keith Parsons, CWNE#3, draws on his decades of experience to educate, entertain, and inspire those working in the WLAN industry. Each twice-monthly episode explores an aspect of wireless technology with guests including Wi-Fi engineers, industry experts, and vendors. Whether you're already a WLAN specialist or looking to expand your skills in this high-demand sector of IT, Heavy Wireless gives you the technical know-how and industry context to succeed. operations@packetpushers.net no https://packetpushers.net/series/heavy-wireless Heavy Wireless is a deep dive into Wi-Fi, IoT, wireless security, and more. Host Keith Parsons, CWNE#3, draws on his decades of experience to educate, entertain, and inspire those working in the WLAN industry. Each twice-monthly episode explores an aspect of wireless technology with guests including Wi-Fi engineers, industry experts, and vendors. Whether you're already a WLAN specialist or looking to expand your skills in this high-demand sector of IT, Heavy Wireless gives you the technical know-how and industry context to succeed. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:13:38 +0000 en hourly 1 no Packet Pushers false episodic Packet Pushers © Packet Pushers Interactive LLC ©2024 Packet Pushers Interactive, LLC. podcast Biweekly Keith Parsons 2d633992-8680-5139-9511-e4c35b5c532f https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw074-build-your-own-access-point-with-bradley-wegner/ Packet Pushers Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:13:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74610 ... Read more »]]> 74 74 Build Your Own Access Point with Bradley Wegner full 26:33 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Keith Parsons is joined by Bradley Wegner, the creator of the Build Your Own AP deep dive at WLPC. Brad discusses his class, which focuses on hands-on hardware experience of constructing an AP. He… Keith Parsons is joined by Bradley Wegner, the creator of the Build Your Own AP deep dive at WLPC. Brad discusses his class, which focuses on hands-on hardware experience of constructing an AP. He talks about balancing hardware costs with capabilities, sourcing the components, and the software and firmware involved. He also shares his vision<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw074-build-your-own-access-point-with-bradley-wegner/" title="ReadHW074: Build Your Own Access Point with Bradley Wegner">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw073-openintent-a-collaborative-effort-for-wi-fi-interoperability/ Packet Pushers Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:26:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74402 ... Read more »]]> 73 73 OpenIntent: A Collaborative Effort for Wi-Fi Interoperability full 29:18 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking OpenIntent is an open-source, collaborative effort by network operators to develop a standard schema to describe the necessary information needed to deploy network equipment. Keith sits down with… OpenIntent is an open-source, collaborative effort by network operators to develop a standard schema to describe the necessary information needed to deploy network equipment. Keith sits down with Jake Snyder, the developer behind OpenIntent. They discuss why he developed OpenIntent, the building blocks of the schema, and his vision for seamless Wi-Fi design interoperability. AdSpot<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw073-openintent-a-collaborative-effort-for-wi-fi-interoperability/" title="ReadHW073: OpenIntent: A Collaborative Effort for Wi-Fi Interoperability">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw072-wireless-adjacent-products-from-digi-international/ Packet Pushers Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:25:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74179 ... Read more »]]> 72 72 Wireless-Adjacent Products from Digi International full 24:47 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Digi International has a whole lot of things that aren’t exactly in the Wi-Fi space, but are close enough to be of interest to WLAN engineers. Joining us today to talk about Digi International’s wir… Digi International has a whole lot of things that aren&#8217;t exactly in the Wi-Fi space, but are close enough to be of interest to WLAN engineers. Joining us today to talk about Digi International&#8217;s wireless tech, and what it means for wireless LAN pros, is Bob Blumenscheid. Bob discusses Digi&#8217;s offerings, including their XBee modules,<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw072-wireless-adjacent-products-from-digi-international/" title="ReadHW072: Wireless-Adjacent Products from Digi International">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw071-new-ios-tools-for-wlan-pi/ Packet Pushers Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:52:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74022 ... Read more »]]> 71 71 New iOS Tools for WLAN Pi full 25:31 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Adrian Granados joins Keith Parsons to discuss new iOS tools available for the WLAN Pi.  These new tools extend a professional’s ability to run Wi-Fi scanning and analysis apps such a Wi-Fi Explorer … Adrian Granados joins Keith Parsons to discuss new iOS tools available for the WLAN Pi.  These new tools extend a professional&#8217;s ability to run Wi-Fi scanning and analysis apps such a Wi-Fi Explorer Pi and Airtool Pi on iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads. Along with the small, portable WLAN Pi itself, these apps<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw071-new-ios-tools-for-wlan-pi/" title="ReadHW071: New iOS Tools for WLAN Pi">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw070-better-understand-your-network-performance-with-netviews/ Packet Pushers Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:54:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73856 ... Read more »]]> 70 70 Better Understand Your Network Performance with NetViews full 29:01 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Every Wi-fi or network professional occasionally struggles with understanding what their endpoints are experiencing. Keith sits down with Bill Bushong, creator of NetViews, a macOS application… Every Wi-fi or network professional occasionally struggles with understanding what their endpoints are experiencing. Keith sits down with Bill Bushong, creator of NetViews, a macOS application originally called PingStalker. In this conversation they discuss why he built NetViews, the technical details on how it works, its network monitoring capabilities, and how Wi-Fi professionals can use<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw070-better-understand-your-network-performance-with-netviews/" title="ReadHW070: Better Understand Your Network Performance with NetViews">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw069-the-hamina-clip/ Packet Pushers Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:36:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73755 ... Read more »]]> 69 69 The Hamina Clip full 34:09 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Keith sits down with old friend Jussi Kiviniemi, CEO of Hamina, to unveil their new product: The Hamina Clip. Together they discuss this new wireless survey device, including its portable design,… Keith sits down with old friend Jussi Kiviniemi, CEO of Hamina, to unveil their new product: The Hamina Clip. Together they discuss this new wireless survey device, including its portable design, its price point, and its ability to help you perform surveys and create heat maps without a floor plan. They also compare it to<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw069-the-hamina-clip/" title="ReadHW069: The Hamina Clip">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw068-vibe-coding-for-wireless-engineers/ Packet Pushers Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:17:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73637 ... Read more »]]> 68 68 Vibe Coding for Wireless Engineers full 28:53 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Is AI just a fad or is it fundamentally changing Wi-Fi operations? Keith sits down with Robert Boardman to discuss the reality of AI-augmented Wi-Fi engineering. Robert describes AI as a tool, and… Is AI just a fad or is it fundamentally changing Wi-Fi operations? Keith sits down with Robert Boardman to discuss the reality of AI-augmented Wi-Fi engineering. Robert describes AI as a tool, and explains how it can be useful for automating monotonous tasks and proactive troubleshooting. They also explore the human factor and how experience<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw068-vibe-coding-for-wireless-engineers/" title="ReadHW068: Vibe Coding for Wireless Engineers">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw067-extending-your-wireless-range-with-wi-fi-halow/ Packet Pushers Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:26:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73405 ... Read more »]]> 67 67 Extending Your Wireless Range with Wi-Fi HaLow full 26:06 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Today we delve into Wi-Fi HaLow, 802.11ah. Wi-Fi HaLow offers a more extended range than traditional Wi-Fi. We talk with David Rice, Principle Field Application Engineer and Arien Judge, Open Source… Today we delve into Wi-Fi HaLow, 802.11ah. Wi-Fi HaLow offers a more extended range than traditional Wi-Fi. We talk with David Rice, Principle Field Application Engineer and Arien Judge, Open Source Platforms Manager both from Morse Micro. Morse Micro makes chips to deliver energy-efficient wireless communication with extended range in the sub-1 GHz band. They<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw067-extending-your-wireless-range-with-wi-fi-halow/" title="ReadHW067: Extending Your Wireless Range with Wi-Fi HaLow">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw066-an-inside-look-at-the-wlan-pi-app/ Packet Pushers Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:12:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73145 ... Read more »]]> 66 66 An Inside Look at the WLAN-Pi App full 20:28 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Ben Toner once again joins Keith Parsons to explain the new WLAN-Pi App. Originally built to control the WLAN-Pi Go, the app now works with all WLAN-Pi models and consolidates controls previously… Ben Toner once again joins Keith Parsons to explain the new WLAN-Pi App. Originally built to control the WLAN-Pi Go, the app now works with all WLAN-Pi models and consolidates controls previously spread across the web UI and APIs. They then dive deeper into the method of connectivity for the app and the functionalities it<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw066-an-inside-look-at-the-wlan-pi-app/" title="ReadHW066: An Inside Look at the WLAN-Pi App">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/1118-hw065-using-orb-to-monitor-the-quality-of-your-internet-connections/ Packet Pushers Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:33:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72979 ... Read more »]]> 65 65 full 32:26 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking With the help of Josh Hardy, Co-Founder and CTO of Orb, we introduce Orb.  Orb is a suite app for OS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux that is a new way to look at your internet connectivity.  Josh g… With the help of Josh Hardy, Co-Founder and CTO of Orb, we introduce Orb.  Orb is a suite app for OS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux that is a new way to look at your internet connectivity.  Josh gives us a little background on why and how Orb was created,  He then goes into more detail<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/1118-hw065-using-orb-to-monitor-the-quality-of-your-internet-connections/" title="ReadHW065: Using Orb to Monitor the Quality of Your Internet Connections">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/1104-hw064-an-introduction-to-noversight/ Packet Pushers Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:46:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72723 ... Read more »]]> 64 64 An Introduction to nOversight full 32:10 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking nOversight is a Wi-Fi analysis app from Numerous Networks for iOS and Mac iOS that helps both end users and professionals do a better job of understanding how their Wi-Fi is running and how it’s w… nOversight is a Wi-Fi analysis app from Numerous Networks for iOS and Mac iOS that helps both end users and professionals do a better job of understanding how their Wi-Fi is running and how it&#8217;s working on their individual devices. Today we talk to Ben Toner, the creator of nOversight to give us the details<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/1104-hw064-an-introduction-to-noversight/" title="ReadHW064: An Introduction to nOversight">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw063-designing-a-wireless-first-office/ Packet Pushers Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:00:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72474 ... Read more »]]> 63 63 Designing a Wireless-First Office full 23:28 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking A wireless-first office is a sensible goal these days when most laptops don’t have an Ethernet port and lots of devices use Wi-Fi. Wireless and network architect Phil Sosaya led the transition to w… A wireless-first office is a sensible goal these days when most laptops don&#8217;t have an Ethernet port and lots of devices use Wi-Fi. Wireless and network architect Phil Sosaya led the transition to wireless-first offices at sites across the globe. He details his design approach, including why he doesn&#8217;t bother with site survey software. He<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw063-designing-a-wireless-first-office/" title="ReadHW063: Designing a Wireless-First Office">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw062-designing-access-points-for-the-enterprise/ Packet Pushers Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:02:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72272 ... Read more »]]> 62 62 Designing Access Points For the Enterprise full 25:18 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking When vendors design and build enterprise Wi-Fi access points, they must balance performance and cost. With the help of guest Rosalie Bibona, Product Management Director for Wireless Hardware at… When vendors design and build enterprise Wi-Fi access points, they must balance performance and cost. With the help of guest Rosalie Bibona, Product Management Director for Wireless Hardware at Extreme Networks, we get a peek into the technical decisions that go into creating enterprise Wi-Fi access points. We talk about how every choice, from radio<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw062-designing-access-points-for-the-enterprise/" title="ReadHW062: Designing Access Points For the Enterprise">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw061-ciscos-ultra-reliable-wireless-backhaul/ Packet Pushers Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:51:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72077 ... Read more »]]> 61 61 Cisco's Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul full 22:36 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking As automation of machinery in industrial environments grows, there is a need for reliable wireless technologies to connect and control mobile assets. Mobile assets cannot tolerate dropped… As automation of machinery in industrial environments grows, there is a need for reliable wireless technologies to connect and control mobile assets. Mobile assets cannot tolerate dropped connections or network latency, which could jeopardize safety among other problems. Cisco&#8217;s Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul is one such product that promises to deliver reliable wireless in industrial environments. <a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw061-ciscos-ultra-reliable-wireless-backhaul/" title="ReadHW061: Cisco&#8217;s Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw060-cnae-a-new-wired-networking-certification-from-the-cwnp/ Packet Pushers Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:57:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71911 ... Read more »]]> 60 60 CNAE - A New Wired Networking Certification From the CWNP full 26:13 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking The CWNP offers vendor-neutral certifications for wireless networking professionals. This summer, the organization rolled out a wired certification, the Certified Network Administrator and Engineer… The CWNP offers vendor-neutral certifications for wireless networking professionals. This summer, the organization rolled out a wired certification, the Certified Network Administrator and Engineer (CNAE). This cert is aimed at wired and wireless network engineers to ensure they have a solid grounding in switching, routing, cabling, and wired protocols. The CWNP says the cert isn&#8217;t<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw060-cnae-a-new-wired-networking-certification-from-the-cwnp/" title="ReadHW060: CNAE &#8211; A New Wired Networking Certification From the CWNP">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw059-pi-to-go-introducing-the-wlan-pi-go/ Packet Pushers Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:44:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71720 ... Read more »]]> 59 59 Pi to Go: Introducing the WLAN Pi Go full 21:50 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking The new WLAN Pi Go is small, lightweight Wi-Fi testing tool. It can sniff Wi-Fi frames, measure signals, decode packets, and more. The tool snaps to the back of your phone and connects via a short… The new WLAN Pi Go is small, lightweight Wi-Fi testing tool. It can sniff Wi-Fi frames, measure signals, decode packets, and more. The tool snaps to the back of your phone and connects via a short cable for data and power. The small form factor makes it ready to take it along and test any<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw059-pi-to-go-introducing-the-wlan-pi-go/" title="ReadHW059: Pi to Go: Introducing the WLAN Pi Go">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw058-wi-co-wi-fi-conferences-with-peter-mackenzie/ Packet Pushers Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:41:21 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71534 ... Read more »]]> 58 58 Wi-Co Wi-Fi Conferences with Peter Mackenzie full 28:43 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Technical conferences are an excellent avenue for building community. Guest Peter Mackenzie talks about his love for conferences and how they’ve helped him in his career. In fact, Conferences helped … Technical conferences are an excellent avenue for building community. Guest Peter Mackenzie talks about his love for conferences and how they&#8217;ve helped him in his career. In fact, Conferences helped him so much started one in Europe called Wi-Co. It has grown to include North America so that more wireless practitioners can join in the<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw058-wi-co-wi-fi-conferences-with-peter-mackenzie/" title="ReadHW058: Wi-Co Wi-Fi Conferences with Peter Mackenzie">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw057-orb-a-new-tool-for-monitoring-internet-connectivity/ Packet Pushers Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:31:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71367 ... Read more »]]> 57 57 Orb - A New Tool for Monitoring Internet Connectivity full 26:04 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Orb is an intelligent app and platform designed to help consumers understand and improve their internet connectivity. Orb continuously monitors networks to give a complete picture of true internet… Orb is an intelligent app and platform designed to help consumers understand and improve their internet connectivity. Orb continuously monitors networks to give a complete picture of true internet experience, beyond just peak speed. Today&#8217;s guest, Doug Suttles, CEO and co-founder of Orb, explains exactly what Orb does, including speed, responsiveness and reliability testing, plus<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw057-orb-a-new-tool-for-monitoring-internet-connectivity/" title="ReadHW057: Orb &#8211; A New Tool for Monitoring Internet Connectivity">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw056-from-emergency-response-to-instant-branch-hiveradars-portable-edge/ Packet Pushers Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:36:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71120 ... Read more »]]> 56 56 From Emergency Response to Instant Branch: HiveRadar's Portable Edge full 24:21 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking There’s lots of use cases for a portable edge devices that can provide compute and wireless connectivity: emergency response, a remote industrial site, an instant retail location, and so on. Heavy W… There&#8217;s lots of use cases for a portable edge devices that can provide compute and wireless connectivity: emergency response, a remote industrial site, an instant retail location, and so on. Heavy Wireless dives into HiveRadar&#8217;s instant edge in a box, which provides Intel NUCs, integrated switching, a wireless gateway, a PDU, support for G5 and<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw056-from-emergency-response-to-instant-branch-hiveradars-portable-edge/" title="ReadHW056: From Emergency Response to Instant Branch: HiveRadar&#8217;s Portable Edge">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw055-improving-wireless-design-with-ai/ Packet Pushers Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:45:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70928 ... Read more »]]> 55 55 Improving Wireless Design With AI full 27:56 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking AI is already widely used for wireless network operations. On today’s show, we look at how AI and machine learning are also being applied to wireless design and site surveys. My guest is Jussi K… AI is already widely used for wireless network operations. On today&#8217;s show, we look at how AI and machine learning are also being applied to wireless design and site surveys. My guest is Jussi Kiviniemi, Founder and CEO of Hamina Wireless. We talk about how Hamina is developing and  implementing AI tools to help designers<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw055-improving-wireless-design-with-ai/" title="ReadHW055: Improving Wireless Design With AI">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw054-validation-survey-controversies/ Packet Pushers Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:44:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70732 ... Read more »]]> 54 54 Validation Survey Controversies full 27:25 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking A validation survey is typically used for wireless infrastructure post-installation. It compares predictions to real wireless network performance. On today’s show we chat with Joel Crane about v… A validation survey is typically used for wireless infrastructure post-installation. It compares predictions to real wireless network performance. On today&#8217;s show we chat with Joel Crane about validation survey controversies and the challenges of producing a survey whose data has integrity. We cover topics such as the perfectly green heat map, how fast you should<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw054-validation-survey-controversies/" title="ReadHW054: Validation Survey Controversies">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw053-ubiquiti-in-the-enterprise/ Packet Pushers Wed, 28 May 2025 07:42:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70536 ... Read more »]]> 53 53 Ubiquiti in the Enterprise full 22:29 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Ubiquiti is known primarily for wireless equipment for residential and small business use, but it can be a player in the enterprise world.  On today’s show, we talk with Darrell DeRosia, Sr. Di… Ubiquiti is known primarily for wireless equipment for residential and small business use, but it can be a player in the enterprise world.  On today&#8217;s show, we talk with Darrell DeRosia, Sr. Director, Network &#38; Infrastructure Services with the Memphis Grizzlies, about how he provides that connectivity for the FedExForum, home to the Memphis Grizzlies<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw053-ubiquiti-in-the-enterprise/" title="ReadHW053: Ubiquiti in the Enterprise">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw052-how-capable-is-my-wi-fi-client/ Packet Pushers Tue, 13 May 2025 10:46:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70340 ... Read more »]]> 52 52 How Capable Is My Wi-Fi Client? full 24:13 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Today on Heavy Wireless we welcome Francois Verges, who designed a database tool to help Wi-Fi engineers easily find client device capabilities. It provides quick access to key specs like data… Today on Heavy Wireless we welcome Francois Verges, who designed a database tool to help Wi-Fi engineers easily find client device capabilities. It provides quick access to key specs like data rates, Wi-Fi versions, and vendor documentation. It&#8217;s designed to be a go-to option when looking for Wi-Fi client specifications. We discuss why he developed<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw052-how-capable-is-my-wi-fi-client/" title="ReadHW052: How Capable Is My Wi-Fi Client?">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw051-how-wi-fi-devices-handle-roaming-on-2-4-5-and-6-ghz-bands/ Packet Pushers Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:51:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70152 ... Read more »]]> 51 51 How Wi-Fi Devices Handle Roaming On 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz Bands full 22:32 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Today on Heavy Wireless we welcome Jerry Olla to give us details from his talk “Roaming Wars: How Wi-Fi Devices Handle 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz”. Jerry tested the roaming behavior of popular Wi-Fi clients a… Today on Heavy Wireless we welcome Jerry Olla to give us details from his talk &#8220;Roaming Wars: How Wi-Fi Devices Handle 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz&#8221;. Jerry tested the roaming behavior of popular Wi-Fi clients across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz. He explains his testing protocol and results, and answers questions such as whether tri-band<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw051-how-wi-fi-devices-handle-roaming-on-2-4-5-and-6-ghz-bands/" title="ReadHW051: How Wi-Fi Devices Handle Roaming On 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz Bands">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw050-a-new-free-tool-for-visualizing-the-wi-fi-spectrum/ Packet Pushers Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:54:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69908 ... Read more »]]> 50 50 A New Free Tool for Visualizing the Wi-Fi Spectrum full 23:35 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking If you’ve been looking for an interactive chart to visualize the Wi-Fi spectrum, look no further than guest Joel Crane’s spectrum viewer. With the spectrum visualizer, you can pan across the spe… If you’ve been looking for an interactive chart to visualize the Wi-Fi spectrum, look no further than guest Joel Crane’s spectrum viewer. With the spectrum visualizer, you can pan across the spectrum, zoom in and out, and select specific regulatory domains. Joel shares his inspiration for the project and how he accomplished it with a<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw050-a-new-free-tool-for-visualizing-the-wi-fi-spectrum/" title="ReadHW050: A New Free Tool for Visualizing the Wi-Fi Spectrum">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw049-updates-on-wi-fi-security-wi-fi-7-and-wpa3/ Packet Pushers Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:41:54 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69709 ... Read more »]]> 49 49 Updates on Wi-Fi Security, Wi-Fi 7 and WPA3 full 26:58 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Host Keith Parsons and guest Stephen Orr took time at the Wireless LAN Professionals Conference in Phoenix this past February to discuss the security implications of Wi-Fi 7. Stephen explains that… Host Keith Parsons and guest Stephen Orr took time at the Wireless LAN Professionals Conference in Phoenix this past February to discuss the security implications of Wi-Fi 7. Stephen explains that new features in Wi-Fi 7 require specific security protocols such as WPA3 to function. Challenges with device onboarding and secure authentication are addressed next,<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw049-updates-on-wi-fi-security-wi-fi-7-and-wpa3/" title="ReadHW049: Updates on Wi-Fi Security, Wi-Fi 7 and WPA3">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw048-indoor-gps-why-cant-we-get-a-signal-in-here/ Packet Pushers Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:21:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69508 ... Read more »]]> 48 48 Indoor GPS: Why Can’t We Get a Signal In Here? full 31:02 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Why can’t we get a GPS signal indoors and what does that mean for modern wireless technology? Guest Luke Jenkins has answers. He starts with the history, functionality, and applications of GPS and G… Why can’t we get a GPS signal indoors and what does that mean for modern wireless technology? Guest Luke Jenkins has answers. He starts with the history, functionality, and applications of GPS and GNSS technologies and the proliferation of satellites enhancing navigation accuracy. He then delves into the technical aspects such as atomic clocks, signal<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw048-indoor-gps-why-cant-we-get-a-signal-in-here/" title="ReadHW048: Indoor GPS: Why Can’t We Get a Signal In Here?">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw047-diverse-career-paths-in-the-wi-fi-industry/ Packet Pushers Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:11:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69299 ... Read more »]]> 47 47 Diverse Career Paths In the Wi-Fi Industry full 25:39 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking There are multiple avenues into a career in Wi-Fi. Today on Heavy Wireless, we explore different career paths  with guests Sam Clements and Tauni Odia. Sam shares his unconventional journey from … There are multiple avenues into a career in Wi-Fi. Today on Heavy Wireless, we explore different career paths  with guests Sam Clements and Tauni Odia. Sam shares his unconventional journey from working at a gas station to becoming a Wi-Fi networking professional. He emphasizes the value of certifications and seizing opportunities. Tauni, with a background<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw047-diverse-career-paths-in-the-wi-fi-industry/" title="ReadHW047: Diverse Career Paths In the Wi-Fi Industry">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw046-the-flipper-zero-a-swiss-army-knife-for-tech-enthusiasts/ Packet Pushers Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:26:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69028 ... Read more »]]> 46 46 The Flipper Zero: A Swiss Army Knife for Tech Enthusiasts full 24:39 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking The Flipper Zero is like a Swiss Army knife for wireless tech enthusiasts. Today’s guest, Jason Beshara, is teaching a course on the Flipper Zero device at WLPC Phoenix 2025. He discusses its f… The Flipper Zero is like a Swiss Army knife for wireless tech enthusiasts. Today’s guest, Jason Beshara, is teaching a course on the Flipper Zero device at WLPC Phoenix 2025. He discusses its functions, including its ability to send and receive a variety of radio signals including Bluetooth, NFC, and sub-gigahertz frequencies. The conversation covers<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw046-the-flipper-zero-a-swiss-army-knife-for-tech-enthusiasts/" title="ReadHW046: The Flipper Zero: A Swiss Army Knife for Tech Enthusiasts">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw045-a-comprehensive-guide-to-wi-fi-explorer-pro-3-features-insights-and-more/ Packet Pushers Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:41:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68798 ... Read more »]]> 45 45 A Comprehensive Guide to Wi-Fi Explorer Pro 3: Features, Insights, and More! full 27:17 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Wi-Fi Explorer Pro is a popular wireless scanner. On today’s show we dive into the tool with its creator, Adrian Granados. We also talk about the launch of the new book Wi-Fi Explorer Pro 3 – The Def… Wi-Fi Explorer Pro is a popular wireless scanner. On today&#8217;s show we dive into the tool with its creator, Adrian Granados. We also talk about the launch of the new book Wi-Fi Explorer Pro 3 &#8211; The Definitive User Guide, written by Granados and co-author Nigel Bowden. We delve into the history and features of<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw045-a-comprehensive-guide-to-wi-fi-explorer-pro-3-features-insights-and-more/" title="ReadHW045: A Comprehensive Guide to Wi-Fi Explorer Pro 3: Features, Insights, and More!">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw044-unpacking-netgears-enterprise-wireless-and-wired-portfolio-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:15:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66552 ... Read more »]]> 44 44 Unpacking NETGEAR's Enterprise Wireless and Wired Portfolio (Sponsored) full 26:08 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking NETGEAR is known for consumer networking products, but it also offers a robust porfolio of wireless and wired networking products designed for the enterprise. On today’s Heavy Wireless, sponsored by … NETGEAR is known for consumer networking products, but it also offers a robust porfolio of wireless and wired networking products designed for the enterprise. On today&#8217;s Heavy Wireless, sponsored by NETGEAR, we take a close look at the hardware, software, and services that NETGEAR offers to enterprise customers. That includes Wi-Fi 7 APs, a full<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw044-unpacking-netgears-enterprise-wireless-and-wired-portfolio-sponsored/" title="ReadHW044: Unpacking NETGEAR&#8217;s Enterprise Wireless and Wired Portfolio (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw043-is-ofdma-worth-it/ Packet Pushers Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:40:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66348 ... Read more »]]> 43 43 Is OFDMA Worth It? full 29:26 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking OFDMA, or Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access, was introduced in 802.11ax. This technology allows a radio to split a single channel into multiple sub-carriers, which in turn can be used to… OFDMA, or Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access, was introduced in 802.11ax. This technology allows a radio to split a single channel into multiple sub-carriers, which in turn can be used to send data to multiple devices at the same time. OFDMA is meant to reduce congestion by allowing APs to allocate resource units among, and communicate<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw043-is-ofdma-worth-it/" title="ReadHW043: Is OFDMA Worth It?">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw042-the-past-present-and-future-of-metageek/ Packet Pushers Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:48:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66069 ... Read more »]]> 42 42 The Past, Present, and Future of MetaGeek full 26:32 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking In this episode of the Heavy Wireless podcast, host Keith Parsons interviews Brian Tuttle, co-founder of MetaGeek. Brian recounts the company’s origins, starting with the development of the WiSpy s… In this episode of the Heavy Wireless podcast, host Keith Parsons interviews Brian Tuttle, co-founder of MetaGeek. Brian recounts the company&#8217;s origins, starting with the development of the WiSpy spectrum analyzer, and highlights key products like inSSIDer and Chanalyzer. The discussion covers MetaGeek&#8217;s mission to visualize wireless landscapes, the impact of their tools on network<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw042-the-past-present-and-future-of-metageek/" title="ReadHW042: The Past, Present, and Future of MetaGeek">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw041-dealing-with-client-and-ap-power-mismatch/ Packet Pushers Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:59:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65938 ... Read more »]]> 41 41 Dealing with Client and AP Power Mismatch full 24:29 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Today on Heavy Wireless we dive into how to address power mismatches that can arise between wireless clients and APs. We talk about how to measure output from antennas and APs, regulations that… Today on Heavy Wireless we dive into how to address power mismatches that can arise between wireless clients and APs. We talk about how to measure output from antennas and APs, regulations that affect your deployment, why cranking up the output on an AP doesn&#8217;t necessarily result in better coverage, and more. Guest Connor Burke<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw041-dealing-with-client-and-ap-power-mismatch/" title="ReadHW041: Dealing with Client and AP Power Mismatch">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw040-unpacking-wi-fi-7s-multi-link-operation-mlo/ Packet Pushers Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:51:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65750 ... Read more »]]> 40 40 Unpacking Wi-Fi 7's Multi-Link Operation (MLO) full 26:30 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Multi-Link Operation (MLO) is a major feature of Wi-Fi 7. At a high level, MLO allows a client and an AP to communicate using multiple radios and frequencies simultaneously. The result is an… Multi-Link Operation (MLO) is a major feature of Wi-Fi 7. At a high level, MLO allows a client and an AP to communicate using multiple radios and frequencies simultaneously. The result is an increase in throughput and resiliency. Today&#8217;s Heavy Wireless podcast dives into MLO with guest Jim Palmer, who presented on the topic at<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw040-unpacking-wi-fi-7s-multi-link-operation-mlo/" title="ReadHW040: Unpacking Wi-Fi 7&#8217;s Multi-Link Operation (MLO)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw039-demystifying-private-mobile-networks/ Packet Pushers Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:24:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65509 ... Read more »]]> 39 39 Demystifying Private Mobile Networks full 27:03 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking What is a private mobile network and how does it work? Guest Jeremy Rollinson, an expert in private cellular networks, joins host Keith Parsons to clarify misconceptions about private mobile… What is a private mobile network and how does it work? Guest Jeremy Rollinson, an expert in private cellular networks, joins host Keith Parsons to clarify misconceptions about private mobile networks, from terminology to spectrum allocations. They explore the differences between public and private networks, the evolution of private mobile networks, the importance of understanding<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw039-demystifying-private-mobile-networks/" title="ReadHW039: Demystifying Private Mobile Networks">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw038-from-coax-to-fiber-wi-fi-evolution-in-multiple-dwelling-units-mdus/ Packet Pushers Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:42:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65331 ... Read more »]]> 38 38 From Coax to Fiber: Wi-Fi Evolution in Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) full 23:56 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Todd Thorpe is today’s guest on Heavy Wireless joining host Keith Parsons to explain the evolution of Wi-Fi technology in Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) like apartments and condos. Todd, with over 2… Todd Thorpe is today’s guest on Heavy Wireless joining host Keith Parsons to explain the evolution of Wi-Fi technology in Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) like apartments and condos. Todd, with over 20 years of MDU experience, discusses the industry&#8217;s transformation from early coax cable services to modern managed Wi-Fi solutions. The challenges of retrofitting older<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw038-from-coax-to-fiber-wi-fi-evolution-in-multiple-dwelling-units-mdus/" title="ReadHW038: From Coax to Fiber: Wi-Fi Evolution in Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw037-is-wi-fi-7-the-game-changer-weve-been-waiting-for/ Packet Pushers Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:11:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65097 ... Read more »]]> 37 37 Is Wi-Fi 7 the Game Changer We've Been Waiting For? full 25:55 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Wi-Fi 7 brings new features and capabilities to the market, including Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and airtime optimization, which can enhance throughput and reduce latency. In today’s episode of H… Wi-Fi 7 brings new features and capabilities to the market, including Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and airtime optimization, which can enhance throughput and reduce latency. In today’s episode of Heavy Wireless, host Keith Parsons and guest Phil Morgan explore the advancements and practical implications of Wi-Fi 7. Phil shares his experiences testing Wi-Fi 7 with various<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw037-is-wi-fi-7-the-game-changer-weve-been-waiting-for/" title="ReadHW037: Is Wi-Fi 7 the Game Changer We&#8217;ve Been Waiting For?">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw036-eduroam-visitor-access-eva-simplifying-campus-guest-wi-fi-access/ Packet Pushers Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:55:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64893 ... Read more »]]> 36 36 eduroam Visitor Access (eVA): Simplifying Campus Guest Wi-Fi Access full 18:04 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking In today’s episode, guest Cheryl Connell joins host Keith Parsons to talk about the eduroam Visitor Access (eVA) system. Cheryl explains that eVA is a free add-on for institutions with an existing e… In today’s episode, guest Cheryl Connell joins host Keith Parsons to talk about the eduroam Visitor Access (eVA) system. Cheryl explains that eVA is a free add-on for institutions with an existing eduroam setup, allowing them to create temporary usernames and passwords for guests without needing a separate guest network. They discuss the challenges of<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw036-eduroam-visitor-access-eva-simplifying-campus-guest-wi-fi-access/" title="ReadHW036: eduroam Visitor Access (eVA): Simplifying Campus Guest Wi-Fi Access">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw035-the-experience-paradox/ Packet Pushers Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:32:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64715 ... Read more »]]> 35 35 The Experience Paradox full 28:55 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking In this episode of Heavy Wireless, host Keith Parsons and guest Tom Hollingsworth delve into the “experience paradox” in the tech industry: to get experience, you need to have experience. They hig… In this episode of Heavy Wireless, host Keith Parsons and guest Tom Hollingsworth delve into the &#8220;experience paradox&#8221; in the tech industry: to get experience, you need to have experience. They highlight the disconnect between job requirements and candidates&#8217; actual experience. Tom emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning, home labs, and making mistakes as essential<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw035-the-experience-paradox/" title="ReadHW035: The Experience Paradox">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw034-fixing-your-indoor-cellular-coverage/ Packet Pushers Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:03:00 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64529 ... Read more »]]> 34 34 Fixing Your Indoor Cellular Coverage full 26:18 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking In this episode of the Heavy Wireless podcast, we talk with Howard Buzick from American Bandwidth about the evolution and current state of wireless connections, particularly in guest network… In this episode of the Heavy Wireless podcast, we talk with Howard Buzick from American Bandwidth about the evolution and current state of wireless connections, particularly in guest network environments. We explore advancements in Wi-Fi technologies, the workings of Passpoint (formerly Hotspot 2.0), and the differences between Passpoint and Open Roaming.  Howard explains how American<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw034-fixing-your-indoor-cellular-coverage/" title="ReadHW034: Fixing Your Indoor Cellular Coverage">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw033-repeater-extender-or-something-else-what-is-the-latys-focus/ Packet Pushers Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:23:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64392 ... Read more »]]> 33 33 HW033: Repeater, Extender or Something Else? What Is the LATYS Focus? full 29:23 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Today on Heavy Wireless we discuss the LATYS Focus device.This innovative RF technology amplifies and directs signals without traditional networking layers. Our guest is Artmiz Golkaramnay, Founder… Today on Heavy Wireless we discuss the LATYS Focus device.This innovative RF technology amplifies and directs signals without traditional networking layers. Our guest is Artmiz Golkaramnay, Founder of LATYS. Artmiz explains the device&#8217;s functionality, which includes a directional antenna for focused signal amplification; its technical specifications; practical applications in industrial settings; cost benefits; and ease<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw033-repeater-extender-or-something-else-what-is-the-latys-focus/" title="ReadHW033: Repeater, Extender or Something Else? What Is the LATYS Focus?">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw032-whats-new-with-ruckus-mdus-from-wi-fi-7-to-ai-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:58:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64277 ... Read more »]]> 32 32 HW032: What’s New With RUCKUS MDUs - From Wi-Fi 7 to AI (Sponsored) full 26:48 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Providing Wi-Fi in multi-dwelling units (MDUs) such as apartments or dormitories is complicated. These environments require dense AP deployments, have to provide secure access to lots of users, must… Providing Wi-Fi in multi-dwelling units (MDUs) such as apartments or dormitories is complicated. These environments require dense AP deployments, have to provide secure access to lots of users, must support myriad device types, and must offer good performance. Our guests are Kyle Leissner, founder of Wire Star; and Bart Giordano, president of the RUCKUS at<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw032-whats-new-with-ruckus-mdus-from-wi-fi-7-to-ai-sponsored/" title="ReadHW032: What’s New With RUCKUS MDUs &#8211; From Wi-Fi 7 to AI (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw031-wi-fi-surveys-past-present-future/ Packet Pushers Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:53:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64036 ... Read more »]]> 31 31 HW031: Wi-Fi Surveys - Past, Present & Future full 26:56 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking The evolution of wireless surveys is the topic of today’s Heavy Wireless podcast with guest Jussi Kivineimi of Hamina. We cover the transition from traditional on-site assessments to predictive t… The evolution of wireless surveys is the topic of today’s Heavy Wireless podcast with guest Jussi Kivineimi of Hamina. We cover the transition from traditional on-site assessments to predictive tools, with an emphasis on the importance of a hybrid approach for accurate network design. We also tackle the role of APIs in network design, the<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw031-wi-fi-surveys-past-present-future/" title="ReadHW031: Wi-Fi Surveys &#8211; Past, Present &#038; Future">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw030-down-and-dirty-with-industrial-wireless/ Packet Pushers Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:47:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63929 ... Read more »]]> 30 30 HW030: Down and Dirty with Industrial Wireless full 34:31 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Wastewater containers, conveyors, chemical reactors… Scott McNeil goes out where the carpet ends to do his wireless work. Today he joins the show to talk us through the basics of designing i… Wastewater containers, conveyors, chemical reactors… Scott McNeil goes out where the carpet ends to do his wireless work. Today he joins the show to talk us through the basics of designing industrial wireless architecture. With advances in wireless technology, not only is wireless now reliable enough for production environments, but it’s also much cheaper than<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw030-down-and-dirty-with-industrial-wireless/" title="ReadHW030: Down and Dirty with Industrial Wireless">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw029-cows-colts-and-wows/ Packet Pushers Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:01:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63690 ... Read more »]]> 29 29 HW029: COWs, COLTs, and WOWs full 24:54 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Natural disaster responders, large event planners, and rural kids trying to do their homework all have something in common: they need a little extra help to get connected. COWs, COLTs, and WOWs can… Natural disaster responders, large event planners, and rural kids trying to do their homework all have something in common: they need a little extra help to get connected. COWs, COLTs, and WOWs can do just that. Mark Houtz joins Keith Parsons to explain how and why COW operators do what they do. First, he explains<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw029-cows-colts-and-wows/" title="ReadHW029: COWs, COLTs, and WOWs">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw028-highlights-from-wi-fi-world-congress-usa/ Packet Pushers Tue, 28 May 2024 16:50:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63515 ... Read more »]]> 28 28 HS028: Highlights from Wi-Fi World Congress USA full 33:23 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking A cardboard box with a circuit printed on it that harvests just enough power to activate a radio and have it chirp something out a short distance: that’s just one of the cool products and 802.11 s… A cardboard box with a circuit printed on it that harvests just enough power to activate a radio and have it chirp something out a short distance: that’s just one of the cool products and 802.11 standards that stood out at this year’s Wi-Fi World Congress USA. Drew Lentz joins the show to recap the<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw028-highlights-from-wi-fi-world-congress-usa/" title="ReadHW028: Highlights from Wi-Fi World Congress USA">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw027-radiation-and-other-wlan-challenges-at-nuclear-power-plants/ Packet Pushers Tue, 14 May 2024 15:01:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63407 ... Read more »]]> 27 27 HW027: Radiation and Other WLAN Challenges at Nuclear Power Plants full 19:14 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Evaluating wireless use cases at a nuclear power plant is a little bit different than your average industrial job, starting with the stripdown to put on plant-provided clothing. Ferney Munoz joins… Evaluating wireless use cases at a nuclear power plant is a little bit different than your average industrial job, starting with the stripdown to put on plant-provided clothing. Ferney Munoz joins us today to talk about his experience working as a wireless consultant at nuclear power plants. Obviously, radiation interference is a heightened issue, as<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw027-radiation-and-other-wlan-challenges-at-nuclear-power-plants/" title="ReadHW027: Radiation and Other WLAN Challenges at Nuclear Power Plants">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw026-wireless-training-and-certifications-for-iot/ Packet Pushers Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:54:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63283 ... Read more »]]> 26 26 HW026: Wireless Training and Certifications for IoT full 27:48 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking With the rapid growth of IoT across enterprise and industrial spaces, now is a good time to check in on the wireless training and certification landscape beyond Wi-Fi. Today, Tom Carpenter, the… With the rapid growth of IoT across enterprise and industrial spaces, now is a good time to check in on the wireless training and certification landscape beyond Wi-Fi. Today, Tom Carpenter, the Director of Education for the Certified Wireless Network Professionals joins us to give a lay of the land. He explains how the protocols<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw026-wireless-training-and-certifications-for-iot/" title="ReadHW026: Wireless Training and Certifications for IoT">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw025-easy-as-pi-the-wlan-pros-swiss-army-knife/ Packet Pushers Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:50:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63134 ... Read more »]]> 25 25 HW025: Easy as Pi: The WLAN Pro’s Swiss Army Knife full 39:21 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking In 2016, a handful of wireless engineers got together and decided to create the portable tool they all wish existed. Thus the WLAN Pi was born. Jerry Olla, Nick Turner, and Jiri Brejcha join the… In 2016, a handful of wireless engineers got together and decided to create the portable tool they all wish existed. Thus the WLAN Pi was born. Jerry Olla, Nick Turner, and Jiri Brejcha join the show today to talk about the evolution of the open source WLAN Pi and its current capabilities. The latest generation<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw025-easy-as-pi-the-wlan-pros-swiss-army-knife/" title="ReadHW025: Easy as Pi: The WLAN Pro’s Swiss Army Knife">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw024-find-your-people-on-the-wi-fi-pros-slack/ Packet Pushers Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:45:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62978 ... Read more »]]> 24 24 HW024: Find Your People on the Wi-Fi Pros Slack full 28:28 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Today we talk to Sam Clements, founder of Wi-Fi Pros Slack. This online community has 1,600 members who share information and technical tips, talk shop, and connect with peers. Sam tells us how he… Today we talk to Sam Clements, founder of Wi-Fi Pros Slack. This online community has 1,600 members who share information and technical tips, talk shop, and connect with peers. Sam tells us how he developed the community over time, how he structures topics and channels, the ongoing fight against bots and spam, and where it<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw024-find-your-people-on-the-wi-fi-pros-slack/" title="ReadHW024: Find Your People on the Wi-Fi Pros Slack">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw023-the-best-of-wlpc-2024-phoenix/ Packet Pushers Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:51:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62859 ... Read more »]]> 23 23 HW023: The Best of WLPC 2024 Phoenix full 25:40 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking The Wireless LAN Professionals organization just had its 10th annual conference and who better to break it down than WLPC founder (and Heavy Wireless host) Keith Parsons and friend of the show… The Wireless LAN Professionals organization just had its 10th annual conference and who better to break it down than WLPC founder (and Heavy Wireless host) Keith Parsons and friend of the show Ferney Munoz. They review their favorite presentations as well as heartwarming moments. Episode Guest Ferney Munoz &#124; Ekahau and CWNP Certified Wireless Network<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw023-the-best-of-wlpc-2024-phoenix/" title="ReadHW023: The Best of WLPC 2024 Phoenix">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw022-so-you-want-to-be-a-sales-engineer/ Packet Pushers Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:15:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62623 ... Read more »]]> 22 22 HW022: So You Want to be a Sales Engineer full 22:23 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Thinking about a career in Sales Engineering (SE)? In this episode, you’ll hear straight from an experienced SE, Stewart Goumans. Stewart talks about what kind of background you need to be an SE, w… Thinking about a career in Sales Engineering (SE)? In this episode, you’ll hear straight from an experienced SE, Stewart Goumans. Stewart talks about what kind of background you need to be an SE, what the day-to-day looks like, and what it’s like to see a customer’s eyes light up when they realize you have a<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw022-so-you-want-to-be-a-sales-engineer/" title="ReadHW022: So You Want to be a Sales Engineer">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw21-the-state-of-the-wi-fi-industry-with-claus-hetting/ Packet Pushers Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:31:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62440 ... Read more »]]> 21 21 HW021: The State of the Wi-Fi Industry with Claus Hetting full Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Wi-Fi increases the GDP of entire countries, yet its tech community still has a grassroots feel. The COVID-19 work-from-home trend grew residential Wi-Fi like never before, yet it is still competing… Wi-Fi increases the GDP of entire countries, yet its tech community still has a grassroots feel. The COVID-19 work-from-home trend grew residential Wi-Fi like never before, yet it is still competing with 5G inside homes. Guest Claus Hetting, CEO of Wi-Fi NOW, joins host Keith Parsons to talk about the paradoxes, successes, and challenges in<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw21-the-state-of-the-wi-fi-industry-with-claus-hetting/" title="ReadHW021: The State of the Wi-Fi Industry with Claus Hetting">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw020-how-we-got-to-wi-fi-7-and-where-we-go-from-here/ Packet Pushers Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:05:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62135 ... Read more »]]> 20 20 How We Got to Wi-Fi 7 and Where We Go From Here full 27:10 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking To understand the newest standard, Wi-Fi 7, it helps to look back at Wi-Fi 5 and 6, and even forward to Wi-Fi 8. What’s the reasoning behind the updates? How have they been experienced at the ground … To understand the newest standard, Wi-Fi 7, it helps to look back at Wi-Fi 5 and 6, and even forward to Wi-Fi 8. What’s the reasoning behind the updates? How have they been experienced at the ground level? Who should make the change and when? Host Keith Parsons and Wi-Fi expert Srikanth Subramanian touch on<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw020-how-we-got-to-wi-fi-7-and-where-we-go-from-here/" title="ReadHW020: How We Got to Wi-Fi 7 and Where We Go From Here">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw019-the-crucial-collaboration-between-wireless-engineers-and-architects/ Packet Pushers Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:26:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=61904 ... Read more »]]> 19 19 HW019: The Crucial Collaboration Between Wireless Engineers And Architects full 20:49 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Host Keith Parsons and guest Kelly Burroughs from iBwave discuss the crucial need for collaboration between Wi-Fi engineers and architects to ensure optimal wireless connectivity in building… Host Keith Parsons and guest Kelly Burroughs from iBwave discuss the crucial need for collaboration between Wi-Fi engineers and architects to ensure optimal wireless connectivity in building designs. They explore the use of BIM file formats for better integration and the importance of considering wireless as a utility in the architectural process. The conversation addresses<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw019-the-crucial-collaboration-between-wireless-engineers-and-architects/" title="ReadHW019: The Crucial Collaboration Between Wireless Engineers And Architects">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw018-building-a-successful-wi-fi-consulting-business/ Packet Pushers Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:22:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=61676 ... Read more »]]> 18 18 HW018: Building a Successful Wi-Fi Consulting Business full 26:20 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Wi-Fi consultant Rowell Dionicio shares his experiences and insights on building a successful consulting practice. He discusses the importance of niche specialization, creating educational content,… Wi-Fi consultant Rowell Dionicio shares his experiences and insights on building a successful consulting practice. He discusses the importance of niche specialization, creating educational content, and using his podcast and blog as marketing tools. Rowell highlights the need for continuous learning, effective communication, and networking. He also addresses the business side of consulting, including handling<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw018-building-a-successful-wi-fi-consulting-business/" title="ReadHW018: Building a Successful Wi-Fi Consulting Business">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw017-the-story-behind-the-cwna-study-guide/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw017-the-story-behind-the-cwna-study-guide/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:08:21 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/hw017-the-story-behind-the-cwna-study-guide/ ... Read more »]]> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw017-the-story-behind-the-cwna-study-guide/feed/ 0 17 17 The Story Behind The CWNA Study Guide full 27:39 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Studying for a certification exam is also about grasping real-world concepts. And that’s exactly the approach David Coleman and David Westcott took when writing their CWNA study guide, now in its s… Studying for a certification exam is also about grasping real-world concepts. And that’s exactly the approach David Coleman and David Westcott took when writing their CWNA study guide, now in its sixth edition. “The Davids” talk about the process of writing their book, the research involved, and the importance of making complex topics understandable for<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw017-the-story-behind-the-cwna-study-guide/" title="ReadHW017: The Story Behind The CWNA Study Guide">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw016-how-mdns-can-kill-wi-fi-performance-and-what-to-do-about-it/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw016-how-mdns-can-kill-wi-fi-performance-and-what-to-do-about-it/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:39:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56238 ... Read more »]]> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw016-how-mdns-can-kill-wi-fi-performance-and-what-to-do-about-it/feed/ 0 16 16 How mDNS Can Kill Wi-Fi Performance And What To Do About It full 27:01 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking If you’re not paying attention to mDNS traffic, it might be hurting your Wi-Fi performance. Bryan Ward shares his research looking at the mDNS protocol on a higher ed network and its dramatic impact … If you’re not paying attention to mDNS traffic, it might be hurting your Wi-Fi performance. Bryan Ward shares his research looking at the mDNS protocol on a higher ed network and its dramatic impact on Wi-Fi airtime. Bryan shares his experience of identifying and resolving network issues related to mDNS traffic and client isolation. He<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw016-how-mdns-can-kill-wi-fi-performance-and-what-to-do-about-it/" title="ReadHW016: How mDNS Can Kill Wi-Fi Performance And What To Do About It">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw015-what-every-wi-fi-pro-needs-to-know-about-private-lte/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw015-what-every-wi-fi-pro-needs-to-know-about-private-lte/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:35:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56169 ... Read more »]]> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw015-what-every-wi-fi-pro-needs-to-know-about-private-lte/feed/ 0 15 15 What Every Wi-Fi Pro Needs To Know About Private LTE full 25:38 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Private LTE and Wi-Fi use a lot of overlapping skills but there are also some key differences that Wi-Fi pros need to be aware of. Dr. Avril Salter joins host Keith Parsons to highlight important… Private LTE and Wi-Fi use a lot of overlapping skills but there are also some key differences that Wi-Fi pros need to be aware of. Dr. Avril Salter joins host Keith Parsons to highlight important distinctions between Wi-Fi and private LTE or 5G networks, including spectrum use and application suitability. They also discuss the complexity<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw015-what-every-wi-fi-pro-needs-to-know-about-private-lte/" title="ReadHW015: What Every Wi-Fi Pro Needs To Know About Private LTE">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw014-exploring-wireless-automation-from-python-to-apis/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw014-exploring-wireless-automation-from-python-to-apis/#comments Packet Pushers Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:31:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56107 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw014-exploring-wireless-automation-from-python-to-apis/feed/ 1 14 14 Exploring Wireless Automation From Python To APIs full 24:11 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Two Wi-Fi engineers share their experiences automating wireless workflows, including the role of Python & tools like Postman. Two Wi-Fi engineers share their experiences automating wireless workflows, including the role of Python &#038; tools like Postman. https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw013-a-university-perspective-on-operating-wi-fi-and-testing-vendors/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw013-a-university-perspective-on-operating-wi-fi-and-testing-vendors/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:57:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56040 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw013-a-university-perspective-on-operating-wi-fi-and-testing-vendors/feed/ 0 13 13 A University Perspective On Operating Wi-Fi And Testing Vendors full 35:04 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking On today's Heavy Wireless episode, Keith Parsons speaks with UMass Amherst CTO Jim Mileski on the history of Wi-Fi at the school. They discuss initial challenges of rolling out wireless, strategic… On today's Heavy Wireless episode, Keith Parsons speaks with UMass Amherst CTO Jim Mileski on the history of Wi-Fi at the school. They discuss initial challenges of rolling out wireless, strategic placements of access points, ensuring a good student experience across a myriad of devices, and more. They also discuss how Jim and his team tested their incumbent vendor against a possible replacement, how the replacement won out, and how the transition is going. https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw012-why-wireless-pros-should-get-to-know-lorawan/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw012-why-wireless-pros-should-get-to-know-lorawan/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:19:00 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55935 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw012-why-wireless-pros-should-get-to-know-lorawan/feed/ 0 12 12 Why Wireless Pros Should Get To Know LoRaWAN full 21:58 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking LoRaWAN is a wireless protocol that's well suited for use cases that require long-range, low-power operations such as sensors, asset and livestock tracking, municipal "smart city"… LoRaWAN is a wireless protocol that's well suited for use cases that require long-range, low-power operations such as sensors, asset and livestock tracking, municipal "smart city" initiatives, and more. On today's Heavy Wireless, Keith Parsons welcomes Raymond Hendrix and Troy Martin to discuss the architecture of a LoRaWAN solution, its applications, and its pros and cons. They also share resources for further learning, including the Things Network and the LoRa Alliance. https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw011-how-you-can-participate-in-the-wi-fi-awards-2023/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw011-how-you-can-participate-in-the-wi-fi-awards-2023/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:22:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55866 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw011-how-you-can-participate-in-the-wi-fi-awards-2023/feed/ 0 11 11 How You Can Participate In The Wi-Fi Awards 2023 full 23:09 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking The Wi-Fi Awards is an industry effort to recognize excellence and achievements in the wireless community. There are award categories for companies, products, and individuals. Award recipients are… The Wi-Fi Awards is an industry effort to recognize excellence and achievements in the wireless community. There are award categories for companies, products, and individuals. Award recipients are determined by a committee and by community votes. Today's Heavy Wireless explores the origins of the Wi-Fi Awards, discusses different award categories and the importance of recognizing individuals. We also discuss the nomination and selection process, and how listeners can nominate candidates. https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw010-using-drones-in-your-wlan-consulting/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw010-using-drones-in-your-wlan-consulting/#respond Packet Pushers Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:59:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55786 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw010-using-drones-in-your-wlan-consulting/feed/ 0 10 10 Using Drones In Your WLAN Consulting full 31:46 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Drones can be a useful tool for outdoor wireless surveys. Drones can help an engineer figure out the best place to mount a radio, get line of sight between points, confirm antenna orientation, and… Drones can be a useful tool for outdoor wireless surveys. Drones can help an engineer figure out the best place to mount a radio, get line of sight between points, confirm antenna orientation, and save a lot of climbing up and down ladders. On today's Heavy Wireless, Keith Parsons speaks with Mike Wade, a wireless design engineer who uses drones in his survey work, about the certifications and requirements necessary to add a drone to your toolkit. https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw009-ham-radio-for-wi-fi-folks/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw009-ham-radio-for-wi-fi-folks/#comments Packet Pushers Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:10:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55720 ... Read more »]]> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw009-ham-radio-for-wi-fi-folks/feed/ 1 9 9 Ham Radio For Wi-Fi Folks full 33:26 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking In this podcast episode, Keith Parsons, Glenn Kate, and Lee Badman discuss the intersection of ham radio and Wi-Fi. Glenn and Lee share their personal experiences and involvement in both fields.… In this podcast episode, Keith Parsons, Glenn Kate, and Lee Badman discuss the intersection of ham radio and Wi-Fi. Glenn and Lee share their personal experiences and involvement in both fields. They talk about how they got started in ham radio and Wi-Fi, the importance of joining amateur radio clubs, and the various activities and<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw009-ham-radio-for-wi-fi-folks/" title="ReadHeavy Wireless 009: Ham Radio For Wi-Fi Folks">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw008-3d-printing-for-wireless-engineers/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw008-3d-printing-for-wireless-engineers/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:05:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55663 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw008-3d-printing-for-wireless-engineers/feed/ 0 8 8 3D Printing For Wireless Engineers full 33:41 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking 3D printing is a popular activity among wireless network engineers. Given that they deal with invisible, intangible radio waves all day, maybe it's no surprise they'd enjoy making things they can… 3D printing is a popular activity among wireless network engineers. Given that they deal with invisible, intangible radio waves all day, maybe it's no surprise they'd enjoy making things they can touch and feel. On today's Heavy Wireless we talk about why the wireless community enjoys 3D printing, and how engineers can make and use printed objects on the job--and at home. https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw007-why-networking-and-security-convergence-is-important-for-wireless-pros-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw007-why-networking-and-security-convergence-is-important-for-wireless-pros-sponsored/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:51:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55606 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw007-why-networking-and-security-convergence-is-important-for-wireless-pros-sponsored/feed/ 0 7 7 Why Networking And Security Convergence Is Important For Wireless Pros (Sponsored) full 23:11 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Wireless pros sit at the intersection of networking and security. On today's Heavy Wireless, sponsored by Fortinet, Keith Parsons and guest Ben Wilson discuss this convergence, why visibility into… Wireless pros sit at the intersection of networking and security. On today's Heavy Wireless, sponsored by Fortinet, Keith Parsons and guest Ben Wilson discuss this convergence, why visibility into the WLAN and device identity are essential, how Fortinet integrates its Fortigate firewalls with wired and wireless neteworks for unified management and policy enforcement, and more. https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw006-building-sustainable-efficient-backhaul-networks-with-ceragon-networks-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw006-building-sustainable-efficient-backhaul-networks-with-ceragon-networks-sponsored/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:38:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55536 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw006-building-sustainable-efficient-backhaul-networks-with-ceragon-networks-sponsored/feed/ 0 6 6 Building Sustainable, Efficient Backhaul Networks With Ceragon Networks (Sponsored) full 26:27 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Today's Heavy Wireless episode explores building sustainable and efficient backhaul networks with sponsor Ceragon Networks. We discuss the challenges of backhaul, the complementarity of wireless and… Today's Heavy Wireless episode explores building sustainable and efficient backhaul networks with sponsor Ceragon Networks. We discuss the challenges of backhaul, the complementarity of wireless and fiber solutions, the frequencies and protocols used in wireless backhaul, and the concept of disaggregated routing. https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw005-how-to-build-a-wi-fi-community-with-ferney-munoz/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw005-how-to-build-a-wi-fi-community-with-ferney-munoz/#comments Packet Pushers Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:49:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55467 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wirelesshw005-how-to-build-a-wi-fi-community-with-ferney-munoz/feed/ 1 5 5 How To Build A Wi-Fi Community With Ferney Munoz full Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Have you ever wanted to build a community of professionals in your field, but didn't know where to start? In this episode of the Heavy Wireless podcast, Keith Parsons interviews Ferney Munoz,… Have you ever wanted to build a community of professionals in your field, but didn't know where to start? In this episode of the Heavy Wireless podcast, Keith Parsons interviews Ferney Munoz, founder of the Tes@s en Wi-Fi community in Latin America, to learn how he built a successful community of Wi-Fi professionals. https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw004-vendor-agnostic-training-with-peter-mackenzie/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw004-vendor-agnostic-training-with-peter-mackenzie/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:48:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55421 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw004-vendor-agnostic-training-with-peter-mackenzie/feed/ 0 4 4 Vendor Agnostic Training with Peter MacKenzie full 33:34 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Host Keith Parsons speaks with Peter MacKenzie, a trainer and course developer in the wireless industry, about the importance of vendor-neutral training. Host Keith Parsons speaks with Peter MacKenzie, a trainer and course developer in the wireless industry, about the importance of vendor-neutral training. https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw003-designing-eduroam-for-the-future-with-mark-houtz/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw003-designing-eduroam-for-the-future-with-mark-houtz/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 30 May 2023 22:17:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55365 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw003-designing-eduroam-for-the-future-with-mark-houtz/feed/ 0 3 3 Designing Eduroam For The Future With Mark Houtz full 34:22 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking On today's Heavy Wireless, Keith Parsons talks with guest is Mark Houtz about designing Eduroam for the future, including the 6Ghz band. Mark explains the challenges of filtering Internet access for… On today's Heavy Wireless, Keith Parsons talks with guest is Mark Houtz about designing Eduroam for the future, including the 6Ghz band. Mark explains the challenges of filtering Internet access for K-12 students when they travel outside of their local high school and the technical requirements of Eduroam, specifically the use of WPA3 Enterprise on all frequencies when using the new 6 GHz band. Mark also shares his testing process for Eduroam's compatibility with 6 GHz radios. https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw002-making-the-transition-to-wpa3-with-jennifer-minella/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw002-making-the-transition-to-wpa3-with-jennifer-minella/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 16 May 2023 15:01:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55292 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw002-making-the-transition-to-wpa3-with-jennifer-minella/feed/ 0 2 2 Making The Transition To WPA3 With Jennifer Minella full 36:21 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking On today's Heavy Wireless we discuss transitioning from WPA2 to WPA3, including pros and cons, managing the project, supporting WPA2 and WPA3 simultaneously, and more. My guest is Jennifer Minella,… On today's Heavy Wireless we discuss transitioning from WPA2 to WPA3, including pros and cons, managing the project, supporting WPA2 and WPA3 simultaneously, and more. My guest is Jennifer Minella, founder and Principal Advisor at Viszen Security. She's also an author, instructor, and blogger. https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw001-are-we-ready-for-wi-fi-7/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw001-are-we-ready-for-wi-fi-7/#respond Packet Pushers Tue, 02 May 2023 10:00:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55153 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw001-are-we-ready-for-wi-fi-7/feed/ 0 1 1 Are We Ready For Wi-Fi 7? full 35:57 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Welcome to the Heavy Wireless podcast! For this inaugural episode we look at the Wi-Fi 7 standard (802.11be). With consumer products expected to ship in 2023, now's the time to explore what the… Welcome to the Heavy Wireless podcast! For this inaugural episode we look at the Wi-Fi 7 standard (802.11be). With consumer products expected to ship in 2023, now's the time to explore what the latest advances mean for enterprise and consumer markets. Host Keith Parsons welcomes David D. Coleman to discuss key features including 320 Mhz channels, 4K QAM, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO). https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw000-launching-in-may-2023/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw000-launching-in-may-2023/#respond Packet Pushers Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:05:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55060 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/heavy-wireless-hw000-launching-in-may-2023/feed/ 0 full 15 Packet Pushers no wireless, Wi-Fi, WLAN, networking Heavy Wireless is a new addition to the Packet Pushers podcast network. Well-known wireless expert Keith Parsons will be hosting the show. Subscribe now and be able to say "First!" when… Heavy Wireless is a new addition to the Packet Pushers podcast network. Well-known wireless expert Keith Parsons will be hosting the show. Subscribe now and be able to say "First!" when episode 001 drops on May 2, 2023.