CTS 333: Understanding Wi-Fi Channels and Frequencies

Rowell was fortunate to be a delegate for Mobility Field Day (MFD) 11 which was located in Santa Clara, CA. Juniper Networks was the first presenter at MFD11 and just like in previous MFD events, there were many announcements and new features coming to the Mist dashboard. A lot of the discussion does revolve around […] The post CTS 334: Juniper Networks Announces New Features at MFD11 appeared first on Clear To Send.

In episode 333 of the CTS podcast, your hosts François Vergès and Rowell Dionicio delve deep into understanding Wi-Fi channels and frequencies. During the podcast, they discuss the intricacies of Wi-Fi channel operations and the science behind the frequencies used in Wi-Fi connections. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone seeking to […] The post CTS 333: Understanding Wi-Fi Channels and Frequencies appeared first on Clear To Send.

We’re headed back to the basics with a series of episodes focused on Wi-Fi fundamentals. How do devices and access points communicate with each other? How does it work in varying environments? A standards body defines how different vendors and manufacturers use a standard way to communicate over the air. Since the inception of Wi-Fi, […] The post CTS 332: Intro to Wi-Fi Standards and Technologies appeared first on Clear To Send.

Coming back from WLPC we feel highly motivated. But we also took the time to reflect on the conference, the content, and the people we connected with. In this episode, we talk about the lessons we’ve learned from WLPC Phoenix. Those lessons are: The post CTS 331: 10 Things We Learned From WLPC Phoenix appeared first on Clear To Send.

In a big surprise to us, HPE has announced they will be acquiring Juniper Networks. We’ve been working with Mist Systems since Juniper Networks acquired them. We’re hoping the acquisition doesn’t impact Mist negatively but we can see why HPE wanted the MistAI technology. In this episode, we’re going to provide our opinions on the […] The post CTS 330: HPE And Juniper Networks Unite! appeared first on Clear To Send.

Network Access Control (NAC) has always been a challenging technology to implement. It usually meant utilizing someone with an expert level certification to come in and deploy it on your network. I remember when I was a systems administrator and watched a seasoned network engineer struggle to get it working the right way. Today, Juniper […] The post CTS 329: Network Access Control in the Cloud (Sponsored) appeared first on Clear To Send.

Rowell and Jussi discussed the use of 3D modeling for Wi-Fi design and validation using Hamina. Jussi demonstrated the tool they use, showing how it can predict signal behavior in a warehouse environment. They also discussed the importance of 3D modeling for validating project details like shelf heights and the construction of walls. There’s immense […] The post CTS 328: Simple 3D Designs and Validation with Hamina (Sponsored) appeared first on Clear To Send.

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the Wi-Fi access point form factor. You may have noticed that the size of Wi-Fi access points is increasing. Why is this happening? We provide some answers in this episode. We also talk about the challenges vendors face in providing directional antennas on the 6 GHz band, […] The post CTS 327: The Evolution of AP Form Factor appeared first on Clear To Send.

In WLPC Prague 2023, there were a lot of great presentations. It’s a must-attend Wi-Fi conference where you can connect with smart Wi-Fi people. You’re guaranteed to leave feeling inspired and you’ll have ideas of what you will want to do next with your Wi-Fi network or even your career. In this episode, we’re going […] The post CTS 326: Greatness from WLPC Prague appeared first on Clear To Send.

Rowell and François discussed their experiences with deploying OWE and WPA3 on a higher education Wi-Fi network. Rowell noted that the adoption has been slow due to device compatibility issues, particularly in higher education where many devices are personal and outside of their control. They opted for a slow rollout strategy to monitor and gather […] The post CTS 325: Transitioning to OWE and WPA3 in Higher-Ed appeared first on Clear To Send.