Clear To Send: Wireless Network Engineering

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 […] The post CTS 348: Bridging the Gap – Networking and Learning with Eva Santos appeared first on Clear To Send.

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 each category, such as Wi-Fi Explorer Pro, […] The post CTS 347: Wi-Fi Tools You Should Keep in Your Bag appeared first on Clear To Send.

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: Takeaways: The post CTS 346: Why Wi-Fi Devices Aren’t All the Same appeared first on Clear To Send.

In this episode, we discuss choosing the right Wi-Fi antennas for enterprise environments. The main topics covered include: This episode is part of our “Wi-Fi Hardware and Devices” series, focusing on the crucial aspect of antenna selection for optimal Wi-Fi performance in various enterprise settings. The post CTS 345: Choosing the right Wi-Fi Antennas appeared first on Clear To Send.

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 […] The post CTS 344: Overview of Wi-Fi Access Points appeared first on Clear To Send.

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 We break down the evolution of Wi-Fi security, from the outdated and unsafe methods to the current gold standards.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: We also discuss why older […] The post CTS 343: Exploring Wi-Fi Security and Encryption appeared first on Clear To Send.

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: Whether you’re a network administrator, […] The post CTS 342: Optimizing Wi-Fi Performance and Coverage appeared first on Clear To Send.

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 […] The post CTS 341: Meter Command – Dynamic and Adaptive Network Management (Sponsored) appeared first on Clear To Send.

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 […] The post CTS 340: Wi-Fi 7, MLO, and Preamble Puncturing (Sponsored) appeared first on Clear To Send.

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 you download. […] The post CTS 339: Cisco Meraki Brings New Functionality at MFD11 appeared first on Clear To Send.