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Clear To SendCTS 369: Wi-Fi 7 Access Points with Wes Purvis (Sponsored)
This episode is sponsored by Juniper Networks, now part of HPE.
Wes Purvis and Rowell Dionicio join together in-person with François joined in virtually, on the road.
Wi-Fi 7 is the theme for 2025 and Juniper Networks is rounding out their portfolio of Wi-Fi 7 access points. Wes gives us insight into the adoption rate of 6 GHz as we head into Wi-Fi 7.
On this episode, Wes Purvis showcases new access points and the new features that will be useful for high density deployments.
Not just Wi-Fi 7 only features but what looks l...
2025-10-1343 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 369: Wi-Fi 7 Access Points with Wes Purvis (Sponsored)
This episode is sponsored by Juniper Networks, now part of HPE.
Wes Purvis and Rowell Dionicio join together in-person with François joined in virtually, on the road.
Wi-Fi 7 is the theme for 2025 and Juniper Networks is rounding out their portfolio of Wi-Fi 7 access points. Wes gives us insight into the adoption rate of 6 GHz as we head into Wi-Fi 7.
On this episode, Wes Purvis showcases new access points and the new features that will be useful for high density deployments.
Not just Wi-Fi 7 only features but what looks l...
2025-10-1343 minClear To SendCTS 364: Neutral Host Pullback, Wi-Fi Certs, WLAN Pi Go, WLPC, Ubiquiti, and HPE Juniper Merger
Thank you to Meter for supporting the podcast. We greatly appreciate it!
In this episode, we talk about the latest news around the Wireless industry.
An article from RCR Wireless by James Blackman indicates that T-Mobile is pulling back on CBRS support for neutral-host 5G. That leaves only AT&T in the same stance it has had and Verizon Wireless maintaining their viewpoint. T-Mobile will continue to offer selective support for CBRS deployments. How does this impact neutral host for vendor partners? It limits the use cases of private 5G to equipment that...
2025-09-0156 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 364: Neutral Host Pullback, Wi-Fi Certs, WLAN Pi Go, WLPC, Ubiquiti, and HPE Juniper Merger
Thank you to Meter for supporting the podcast. We greatly appreciate it!
In this episode, we talk about the latest news around the Wireless industry.
An article from RCR Wireless by James Blackman indicates that T-Mobile is pulling back on CBRS support for neutral-host 5G. That leaves only AT&T in the same stance it has had and Verizon Wireless maintaining their viewpoint. T-Mobile will continue to offer selective support for CBRS deployments. How does this impact neutral host for vendor partners? It limits the use cases of private 5G to equipment that...
2025-09-0156 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 358: Real-world TroubleshootingWith most people working on Wi-Fi, every type of issue gets rolled into a Wi-Fi problem. In this scenario, whole floors of users were having connectivity issues which impacted sales and support calls. It really created a bind of the company. Rowell discusses how he was troubleshooting a Wi-Fi issue which led him to creating […]
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2025-05-1918 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 355: Exposing the Real Wi-Fi IssueRowell recently deployed new Mist AP45 access points in a car manufacturing facility. The IT team had successfully performed testing prior to the installation but we ran into multiple issues after mounting over 70 access points. The Mist dashboard exposed a number of issues: Additionally, users who joined to Wi-Fi stated they did not have […]
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2025-03-1723 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 353: Introducing the EX4000 (Sponsored)This episode on the EX4000 is sponsored by Juniper Networks. Rowell, François, and Abhi discuss the release of the EX4000 switch from Juniper Networks. Abhi, a product manager at Juniper, shared that the switch will be available on February 12th, just in time for Valentine's Day. The switch will come in various models, including 8, […]
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2025-02-2444 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 344: Overview of Wi-Fi Access PointsIn 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 […]
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2024-09-1623 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 343: Exploring Wi-Fi Security and EncryptionIn 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 […]
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2024-09-0921 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 342: Optimizing Wi-Fi Performance and CoverageIn 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, […]
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2024-09-0223 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 337: Live Heatmap Views at Your Fingertips (Sponsored)Rowell and Jussi discussed the integration and functionality of a new live view feature in Hamina. Jussi explained that the feature pulls data from the vendor, including details such as AP locations, maps, transmit powers, and more, to create a more accurate network coverage prediction. The discussion also touched on the system's ability to account […]
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2024-06-1047 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 334: Juniper Networks Announces New Features at MFD11Rowell 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 […]
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2024-05-2720 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 333: Understanding Wi-Fi Channels and FrequenciesIn 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 […]
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2024-05-0625 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 328: Simple 3D Designs and Validation with Hamina (Sponsored)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 […]
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2023-12-1356 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 325: Transitioning to OWE and WPA3 in Higher-EdRowell 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 […]
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2023-11-1432 min
Network Automation Nerds Podcast#042: Talking Wireless with Expert, Content Creator, and Entrepreneur - Rowell Dionicio , Part 2Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast.Today on the show, I am excited to talk to Rowell Dionicio. Rowell is an experienced wireless network expert, the Founder and Managing Director of Packt6, and the host of the Clear to Send podcast.Before founding his own company, Rowell held different roles in the IT field, including 8 years in higher education at Stanford University.On part 2 of the show today (find part 1's link below), we will be talking about his passion for trying out new projects, making your wireless network better...
2023-07-2635 minNetwork Automation Nerds Podcast#042: Talking Wireless with Expert, Content Creator, and Entrepreneur - Rowell Dionicio , Part 2Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast.Today on the show, I am excited to talk to Rowell Dionicio. Rowell is an experienced wireless network expert, the Founder and Managing Director of Packt6, and the host of the Clear to Send podcast.Before founding his own company, Rowell held different roles in the IT field, including 8 years in higher education at Stanford University.On part 2 of the show today (find part 1's link below), we will be talking about his passion for trying out new projects, making your wireless network better...
2023-07-2635 minNetwork Automation Nerds Podcast#041: Talking Wireless with Expert, Content Creator, and Entrepreneur - Rowell Dionicio , Part 1Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast. Today on the show, I am excited to talk to Rowell Dionicio. Rowell is an experienced wireless network expert, the Founder and Managing Director of Packt6, and the host of the Clear to Send podcast. Before founding his own company, Rowell held different roles in the IT field, including 8 years in higher education at Stanford University.On part 1 of the show today, we will be talking about his path to IT and his passion for wireless networking. I am super excited to h...
2023-07-1934 minNetwork Automation Nerds Podcast#041: Talking Wireless with Expert, Content Creator, and Entrepreneur - Rowell Dionicio , Part 1Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast. Today on the show, I am excited to talk to Rowell Dionicio. Rowell is an experienced wireless network expert, the Founder and Managing Director of Packt6, and the host of the Clear to Send podcast. Before founding his own company, Rowell held different roles in the IT field, including 8 years in higher education at Stanford University.On part 1 of the show today, we will be talking about his path to IT and his passion for wireless networking. I am super excited to h...
2023-07-1934 min
The Imposter Syndrome Network PodcastRowell DionicioIn this episode, we are joined by Rowell Dionicio, the founder and managing director at Packet6, network engineer at Stanford University, and podcaster of Wi-Fi technologies at Clear to Send. Rowell shares his journey of starting Packet6 to address Wi-Fi challenges while balancing his career at Stanford, entrepreneurship, and family life.Discover how Rowell navigates the complexities of being an entrepreneur and network engineer, while also managing his personal and family commitments. He discusses the importance of delegation, setting boundaries, and adapting his mindset to tackle different tasks effectively.Join us as we...
2023-05-3031 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 294: Introduction to Wi-Fi DevOpsIn this episode, we introduce the topic of Wi-Fi DevOps. François and Rowell defines what Wi-Fi DevOps is and how it can improve some of the operations of Wi-Fi Engineers. DevOps is used more and more on the wired network side but is coming, slowly but surely, to wireless. Listen up in order to understand […]
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2022-07-0428 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 280: JNCIA-MistAI & JNCIS-MistAIAre you interested in taking the Juniper Mist JNCIA-MistAI or JNCIS-MistAI certifications? Rowell recently took the JNCIA-MistAI and he provides his thoughts on the exam. The JNCIA is an entry-level type of certification. There won't be any configuration type of questions. But what you will need to know is identifying the different components of MistAI. […]
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2022-01-3135 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 259: Optimizing for Client DevicesAre we relying too much on proprietary tech to optimize Wi-Fi for client devices? Recently, Rowell had to optimize a wireless network which became this episode. What do we think about features like client load balancing? Can it work efficiently and how do client devices react to it? Is there a better way to load […]
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2021-03-2245 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 257: When Should You Do APoS?In this episode, Rowell and I talk about some of the reasons why we do some AP-on-a-Stick site surveys. Both of us share some of the APoS work we have been doing in different environments. We get into some of the equipment we used to make our measurements. And we also talk about what we […]
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2021-02-2240 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 257: When Should You Do APoSFrançois discusses when you should do APoS with Rowell. Something both considered for recent projects.
2021-02-2240 min
Hold On, I‘m Almost ThereHold On, I'm Almost There - #14 -Rowell Dionicio - Inunaki LaundryToday's Guest Rowell Dionicio (DEE-O-Knee-See-O) is a Father, Husband, Wifi Engineer, and Foodie, but not necessarily in that order.
Todays Topics include
Favorite movies to watch with the kids
Traditions and food you hope to pass down to the next-gen
the French Laundry - Chef Tomas Keller
The Mandolorian - Jon Favreau
If you could relive or re-watch any part of your life like a sitcom, which one would it be like most.
How did your...
2020-10-301h 02Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS236: 802.11be – The Future of Wi-FiIn this week's episode, we talk about the future of Wi-Fi following up on the publication of the following document from the IEEE: Current Status and Directions of IEEE 802.11be, the Future Wi-Fi 7 (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9090146) The authors of this document are: Evgeny Khorov, Ilya Levitsky and Ian F. Akyildiz IEEE 802.11be has been named EHT […]
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2020-09-0700 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 235: Campus Outdoor Wi-Fi DeploymentAs universities get closer to the start of the academic year, many are planning to hold classes outdoors. At my campus, outdoor Wi-Fi is still in the works. It's even an initiative. Since we're in California, the weather is perfect for outdoor classes. The challenge was rolling out equipment as fast as we can prior […]
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2020-08-3143 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 235: Campus Outdoor Wi-Fi DeploymentRowell Dionicio describes a recent outdoor Wi-Fi deployment completed on his university campus.
2020-08-3143 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 234: 802.11k and 802.11vWe're taking a look at a high level look at 802.11k and 802.11v. How have we seen it in the environments we go into today and do the devices support 802.11k and 802.11v? First, determine if the Wi-Fi infrastructure has 802.11k/v enabled. This is fairly easy to determine and François has a great blog post […]
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2020-08-2445 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 233: Python scripting, Ekahau and MerakiIn this episode Rowell talks about an issue he is troubleshooting for one of its customer. François talks about some python scripts he has been working on. Ekahau Python Script The objectives of the script is to produce a document that will hold all the information related to access points installations. The script creates the […]
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2020-08-1700 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 233: Python Scripting, Ekahau and MerakiIn this episode Rowell talks about an issue he is troubleshooting for one of its customer. François talks about some python scripts he has been working on.
2020-08-171h 03Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 232: Introduction to 5G with Andrew Von NagyIn this episode, we are talking with Andrew Von Nagy from Celona about 5G. What will 5G technology bring to the table? Increase speed, more spectrum band use, CBRS at 3.55 GHz, C-Band (3.7 to 4.2), 6 GHz for unlicensed 5G (licensed assisted access), and millimeter wave (60 GHz). With 5G, comes new use cases. […]
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2020-08-101h 07Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 231: Transitioning to Industry 4.0 with Kilian LöserWe had the pleasure to have Kilian Löser on the show to talk about Wi-Fi in manufacturing envrionments. We took the opportunity to talk about what is coming up and how these environments are evolving with Industry 4.0. Feel free to follow Kilian on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/loeserkilian/) and Twitter(@KilianLoeser). In this episode, we've talk about the […]
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2020-08-031h 02Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringMobility Field Day 5, pySerial, Podcast UpdateWelcome to the coffee hour ☕️ This is a casual Clear to Send (CTS) conversation over coffee where we talk about different topics. In this hour, we run through different topics from recent evThis is a casual Clear to Send (CTS) conversation over coffee where we talk about different topics. In this hour, we present […]
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2020-07-271h 11Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 230: OpenRoamingIn this episode, we welcome's Tiago Rodrigues, CEO of the Wireless Broadband Alliance, and Matt MacPherson, Wireless CTO at Cisco to talk about OpenRoaming. The Wireless Broadband Alliance recently took over the ownership and management of OpenRoaming from Cisco. We had a great time and great discussion with Tiago and Matt and hope that you […]
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2020-07-2700 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 229: Introduction to WPA3In this episode, we are providing an introduction to WPA3. We also show how to configure it on a Cisco controller as well as how you could validate it by looking at Wi-Fi frames: Introduction WPA3 is the improved version of Wi-Fi security. It updates WPA2 which is commonly used everywhere in Wi-Fi networks. Why […]
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2020-07-2052 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 228: Contact Tracing with MistIn this episode, we had the pleasure to have Sunalini Sankhavaram and Robert Boardman from Mist to talk about Contact Tracing. We have recorded this episode in the video format as well so we could demo the solution for you guys. (Thank you Rowell for spending a few hours editing the video!) Here is the […]
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2020-07-1357 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 227: Our Wi-Fi Site Survey ExperienceReminiscing on previous site surveys, what we wish we knew, and a newly released course created by François and Rowell.
2020-07-0656 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 227: Our Wi-Fi Site Survey ExperienceReminiscing on previous site surveys, what we wish we knew, and a newly released course created by François and Rowell.
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2020-07-0656 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 226: Wi-Fi Capacity PlanningWhat is Wi-Fi Capacity Planning? In this episode, we discuss what Wi-Fi capacity is, how it can be done, and what are some of the “gotchas” when you are doing capacity planning. When it comes to Wi-Fi capacity planning, many rely on the built-in tools to help us determine how many access points (APs) are […]
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2020-06-2955 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 225: Pod-a-Thon fundraising for COVID-19 reliefThis is the recording on the live episode we recorded part of the Pod-a-Thon organized by the WLA. The goal was to raise fund for the COVID-19 relief cause. In this episode, we talked about the behind the scene of the Clear To Send podcast. This includes talks related to the latest recordings we have […]
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2020-06-2258 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 224: Virtual ConferencesIn this episode of WiFi Coffee Hour, Rowell and François go on a live stream to discuss the shift from in-person to virtual conferences. There's no doubt the virtual conference will not live up to an in-person event. Some of you may have been planning to attend a conference for the first time only to […]
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2020-06-151h 04Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 223: How Does an Antenna Work?In this episode, we have Ben Robson, RF Engineer, with us to explain how an antenna works. He went into great details on how the antenna works. It is probably the longest episode we have recorded so far! But it is well worth it! Thank you Ben for coming on the show to educate us! […]
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2020-06-081h 37Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 222: Wi-Fi Alliance with Kevin RobinsonIn this episode, we were delighted to have Kevin Robinson, Senior Vice President of Marketing at the Wi-Fi Alliance, with us. We talked about the Wi-Fi Alliance as well as the upcoming Wi-Fi 6e certification program. Enjoy! Agenda Introducing Kevin Robinson, Senior VP of Marketing Overview of the organization Who is the Wi-Fi Alliance Alliance, […]
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2020-06-0100 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 221: Industrial Wi-Fi with Scott McNeilIn this episode, we are talking about Wi-Fi in the Industrial environment with Scott McNeil. Scott has great experience designing, deploying and troubleshooting Wi-Fi and these environments and share his experiences with us! We are also talking about how the Industrial 4.0 revolution will impact how we will be using Wi-Fi in an industrial environment. […]
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2020-05-2548 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 220: WLAN Pi & Python ScriptingWhat tools come to mind when you're doing remote troubleshooting? Have you ever used a WLAN Pi? In this episode, François and I did a live stream on the CTS YouTube channel, highlighting the capabilities of the WLAN Pi.
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2020-05-1854 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 219: Wireless Broadband Alliance with Tiago Rodrigues and Gabriel DesjardinsIn this episode we wanted to introduce the Wireless Broadband Alliance to you guys. In order to do so, we invited 2 special guests: Tiago Rodrigues CEO at Wireless Broadband Alliance Gabriel Desjardins Director of Product Marketing, Broadcom Wireless Connectivity division and Board Member at WBA Topics In this episodes, we are talking about the […]
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2020-05-1153 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 218: 6GHz PSD & AFC with Chuck LukaszewskiIn this episode, we have Chuck Lukaszewski, VP of Wireless Strategy & Standards for HPE, to talk about two technical aspects of 6GHz: Power Spectral Density (PSD) Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) On top of explaining these technical concepts, Chuck gives tones of useful information on 6GHz regulations for both the US and Europe. Podcast Content […]
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2020-05-0400 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 217: Bringing 6GHz to Fruition with Chris SzymanskiChris Szymanski, director of product marketing and government affairs for Broadcom, joins us on the show to talk about the process of getting the 6GHz band available for unlicensed use. Chris has been involved in the process for more than 4 years and shares some of his insights on the whole process. Episode Agenda FCC […]
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2020-04-2758 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 216: TWIW – Cisco Exams Online, New Channel Chart, No-Twitter Chuck on TwitterThis Week in Wireless (TWIW) - Cisco exams now online, new channel chart for 6 GHz, No-Twitter Chuck now on Twitter, and more.
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2020-04-2031 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 215: UniFi for SMBWith the current offerings from Ubiquiti UniFi, there's just the one-time cost to keep things simple. Paying for the hardware will include some advanced features, analytics, and monitoring tools often excluded from other SMB Wi-Fi solutions.
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2020-04-131h 03Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 214: SMB Wi-Fi – EnGenius CloudSMB Wi-Fi Here are the important criteria to consider when choosing an SMB Wi-Fi solution: Price Ease of configuration Reliability Feature Set Security Listen to this episode in order to know how the EnGenius Cloud solution is doing on each of these criteria. EnGenius Wi-Fi Offering Price Cloud Managed APs: ECW115 2×2 WiFi 5 Wall-Plate: […]
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2020-04-0645 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 213: How to Approach a Wi-Fi Validation SurveyIn this episode we wanted to take some time to talk about the practical aspects of a validation survey. We are answering the following questions: Which steps do you need to take in order to make sure that the task runs smoothly? What are the relevant questions to ask your customer before going on site? […]
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2020-03-301h 03
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 209: Python and Wi-FiRowell and François share their early journey into Python scripts used in their day-to-day.
2020-02-2451 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 208: Introduction to APIsRowell & François discuss their experience working with API with an introduction to why it's used.
2020-02-1735 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 202: Building a LabRowell & François have lab equipment to test out different configurations for clients and for podcast episodes. In this episode, we help you build your own Wi-Fi lab.
2020-01-0657 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 199: Starting Up A Consultancy BusinessStarting a business can feel quite overwhelming. In this episode, Rowell and I share how we got started, what we have learn from going through the process and give you guys some tips on what needs to be done when starting up a consultancy business. What to do to start Here is a list of […]
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2019-12-1647 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 199: Starting Up A BusinessRowell & François talk about what they did to start up their Wi-Fi consulting businesses.
2019-12-1647 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 197: Getting Into Wi-Fi ConsultingRowell talks about running a Wi-Fi consulting business on the side.
2019-12-0238 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 191: Mega Joint WLPC Prague PodcastHot off the press, an episode recorded in front of a live audience at WLPC Prague. We join WiFi Ninjas and Wireless Banter Show after a day of sessions at WLPC in Prague. This was Rowell's first time attending WLPC, which was an amazing experience. As usual, this was a rare in-person event for Rowell […]
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2019-10-141h 04
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 190: Adoption Rate of Wi-Fi 6 & CBRSRowell Dionicio and François Vergès host a joint podcast recroding with the folks at Wireless Banter Show.
2019-10-0756 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 187: WiFi Monitoring & Assurance with NetBeez (Sponsored)Sponsored by NetBeez - WiFi Monitoring & Assurance solutions. Rowell Dionicio & François Vergès talk about WiFi monitoring with NetBeez.
2019-09-231h 09
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 186: NetAlly @ Mobility Field Day 4François and Rowell discuss NetAlly being revealed at Mobility Field Day 4 and what it means for this spinoff from Netscout.
2019-09-1651 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 185: Wi-Fi Design Q&A WebinarRowell and François host their first CTS webinar, answering your Wi-Fi design questions.
2019-09-091h 14
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 182: Mobility Field Day 4 OverviewRowell and François meet together in Santa Clara to recap the Mobility Field Day 4 event.
2019-08-1948 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 181: Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL SetupRowell’s post: https://rowelldionicio.com/deploying-cisco-catalyst-9800-controller-on-vmware-esxi/ François’s post: https://www.semfionetworks.com/blog/setup-cisco-catalyst-9800-controller-on-your-laptop Cisco introduced the new Catalyst 9800 Wireless LAN Controller: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/wireless/catalyst-9800-series-wireless-controllers/index.html One of the main new features was the fact that they released a cloud version (escentially a VM) that you could install pretty much anywhere you want: On a private Cloud On a public Cloud (AWS) Locally on a […]
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2019-08-1200 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 181: Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL SetupIn this episode, Rowell and François talk about their experience setting up the new Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL wireless controller as a virtual machine. For more details, please visit https://www.cleartosend.net/181 Rowell's post: https://rowelldionicio.com/deploying-cisco-catalyst-9800-controller-on-vmware-esxi/ François's post: https://www.semfionetworks.com/blog/setup-cisco-catalyst-9800-controller-on-your-laptop
2019-08-1230 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 180: Our Expectations for Mobility Field Day 4Presenting the upcoming Mobility Field Day event, Rowell and François give the expectations they have for the event.
2019-08-0541 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 179: 20 Years of Wi-Fi with Bob FridayRowell Dionicio interviews Bob Friday of Mist Systems and his reflections on the 20 years of Wi-Fi. We must know where we came from and where Wi-Fi is going in the future. Bob Friday provides his insight on where Wi-Fi is headed for the next 20 years.
2019-07-2955 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 177: Wi-Fi 6 with Fred NiehausThis episode was recorded at the Podcast Domain for Cisco Live 2019 in San Diego. In attendance is Rowell Dionicio, François Vergès, Gurpreet Singh, and Fred Niehaus. Fred has been with Cisco since 2000. Since 1993 Fred has been doing wireless. Gurpreet works for a VAR in Canada with all aspects of warehouses. Wi-Fi 5 […]
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2019-07-0848 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 176: Cisco Wireless Certifications, RevampedRowell and François saw the changes to Cisco certifications at Cisco Live. But taking a deeper look at what it means for wireless.
2019-07-0145 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 174: Takeaways from Cisco LiveRowell and François provide their recap of Cisco Live 2019 in San Diego immediately following the ending keynote.
2019-06-1715 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 173: WiFi Medley 001This week's episode is the eve of Cisco Live. Rowell & François will be headed to San Diego for a week of learning, recording, and networking with other likeminded individuals. In this episode, we talk about various topics of Wi-Fi. You can take a look at an example of sessions we're looking forward to at […]
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2019-06-0950 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 173: Wi-Fi Medley 01This week's episode is the eve of Cisco Live. Rowell & François will be headed to San Diego for a week of learning, recording, and networking with other likeminded individuals.
2019-06-0950 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 172: Conference Wi-FiThis Week In Wireless Rowell recorded a video on Wi-Fi 6 on David Bombal’s YouTube channel Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZMA4p00c9g Short version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r62vs2uyQjM Huawei Huawei is temporarily pushed out of the Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi Alliance is fully complying with the recent U.S. Department of Commerce order without revoking Huawei Technologies membership. Wi-Fi Alliance has temporarily restricted […]
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2019-06-031h 26
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 171: Designing Wi-Fi Networks in Higher EducationRowell joins iBwave on a webinar discussing how to design Wi-Fi networks in Higher Education
2019-05-271h 03Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 169: Just The TechRowell and François were invited to Cisco Headquarters, along with many others, as part of the #JustTheTech event which was planned in coordination with the Wi-Fi 6 announcement that happened on April 29, 2019. It was a jam packed day of discussions with key people from Cisco. The folks in attendance for #JustTheTech were: Rowell […]
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2019-05-0639 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 169: Just The TechRowell and François discuss their experiences participating in Just The Tech at Cisco headquarters back in April 2019 for the Cisco Wi-Fi 6 launch.
2019-05-0640 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 168: OpenRoamingWith Wi-Fi 6 and 5G now taking the stage, one has to think – what about the coexistence of the two technologies? Rowell and François met together at Cisco HQ to speak with Jérôme Henry about OpenRoaming and Cisco's vision of seamless roaming. Rowell and François participated at an event called #JustTheTech at Cisco HQ […]
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2019-04-2927 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 150: Wi-Fi Design Day, NAC, Troubleshooting, C9800, and MoreStephen Cooper flies from Australia to San Jose to record in-person for Clear To Send. But really he was in town for work and made time to meet with me, Rowell, to talk about different topics in wireless. Interview with Stephen Cooper We met at the Westin hotel which happened to be the quietest place […]
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2018-12-1048 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 150: Wi-Fi Design Day, NAC, Troubleshooting, C9800, and MoreStephen Cooper meets with Rowell Dionicio in San Jose to record an episode about Wi-Fi Design Day, NAC, Troubleshooting, C9800, and more.
2018-12-1048 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 147: This Week In Wireless – News RoundupThis week in wireless we have a round of news to cover. Below are what we discuss on the show with our opinions. I apologize for the briefness of the show notes. I, Rowell, am traveling this week. Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/wireless/catalyst-9800-series-wireless-controllers/index.html Commscope to Acquire ARRIS: https://www.commscope.com/NewsCenter/PressReleases/CommScope-to-Acquire-ARRIS/ Ubiquiti Networks Enterprise technology segment soars: https://www.fool.com/amp/investing/2018/11/09/ubiquiti-networks-makes-it-3-straight.aspx Golden […]
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2018-11-1952 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 145: 6 Tips for Creating Ekahau ReportsFrançois and Rowell discuss tips to creating Ekahau reports. 6 Tips for Creating Ekahau Reports 1 – Use testing files If you have worked on any programming project before, you will easily understand this tip. Working on a report template is kind of working on a programming project. Here is a summary of the work […]
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2018-11-0542 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 145: 6 Tips for Creating Ekahau ReportsFrançois and Rowell share their tips for creating Ekahau reports.
2018-11-0542 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 144: Meraki Wi-Fi TipsRowell and François discuss their tips and advice when running a Meraki Wi-Fi network in challenging environments such as warehouse, hospitals, and dense office environments. Meraki Wi-Fi Tips There's a big appeal for organizations to use Meraki. The ease of management is the biggest factor. With the management interface being user friendly and the hardware […]
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2018-10-2956 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 144: Meraki Wi-Fi TipsRowell and François discuss their tips and advice when running a Meraki Wi-Fi network in challenging environments such as warehouse, hospitals, and dense office environments.
2018-10-2956 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 143: Tips On Becoming A CWNEFrançois and Rowell provide their tips on becoming a CWNE and they talk about what came out of the CWNP WiFi Trek 2018 conference.
2018-10-2250 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 140: Mist Goes All In With AIFrançois and Rowell talk about the Mist presentation from Mobility Field Day 3.
2018-10-0134 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 120: 6 Warehouse Troubleshooting Wi-Fi TipsFrançois and Rowell discuss tips to troubleshooting warehouse Wi-Fi.
2018-05-1431 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 119: Our RRM ExperienceComing off the Cisco Champion Radio podcast, François and Rowell share their RRM experience. Our Cisco RRM Experience We use Cisco RRM on a daily basis and in most of the environments we configure and manage. It's come a long way since it's introduction but we're both still learning so much about Cisco RRM. […]
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2018-05-0729 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 119: Our RRM ExperienceComing off an episode of Cisco Champion Radio, François and Rowell share their Cisco RRM experience.
2018-05-0729 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 118: Quantenna – A Wi-Fi Chipset CompanyRowell had the pleasure of meeting with Quantenna at their headquarters in San Jose, CA. Quantenna Just around the corner from my own home is the headquarters of Quantenna, in San Jose, CA. Their sign is prominent from the street and I drive by it several times. This time, I find myself sitting inside one […]
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2018-04-2338 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 118: Quantenna - A Wi-Fi Chipset CompanyRowell speaks with Quantenna to get an introduction of what they do for the Wi-Fi industry.
2018-04-2338 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 111 – Why You Shouldn’t Skip WLPCThis year, Rowell wasn't able to attend WLPC. But François made it to Phoenix and presented too! Why You Shoulnd't Skip WLPC WLPC 2018 was packed with a lot of great presentations by different people in the Wi-Fi industry. The format of this years' conference was a little different: 3 Main sessions of 55 mins […]
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2018-03-0550 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 109: Ekahau Sidekick, Spectrum Analysis, and Finnish RapSpecial guests, Samuel Clements and George Stefanick join the show to discuss the Ekahau Sidekick with Rowell Dionicio and Jussi Kiviniemi. Ekahau Sidekick Wireless site surveys have been performed with USB adapters for a long time. Many have had grueling battles with getting these USB adapters working, we've had them fail, and have seen varying […]
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2018-02-171h 01
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 109: Ekahau Sidekick, Spectrum Analysis, &Finnish RapSpecial guests, Samuel Clements and George Stefanick join the show to discuss the Ekahau Sidekick with Rowell Dionicio and Jussi Kiviniemi.
2018-02-171h 01Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 102: Capturing Wireless FramesFrançois and Rowell discuss their experiences capturing wireless frames for analysis and what tools they used to do it. This episode is sponsored by Metageek Capturing Wireless Frames It's one of my favorite things to do. Capture wireless frames anywhere there's a wireless network present. I know. I'm a boring guy. But I can't help […]
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2017-12-1845 min
Clear To Send PodcastCTS 102: Capturing Wireless FramesFrançois and Rowell discuss their experiences capturing wireless frames for analysis and what tools they used to do it.
2017-12-1845 minClear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 081: Wi-Fi Apps for WindowsWe couldn't do our work without the valuable apps used in the Windows operating system. That's what we'll discuss in this episode. Wi-Fi apps for Windows. This episode is brought to you by Here are the Wi-Fi apps for Windows that Rowell and I use regularly when we are working at client sites or for […]
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2017-06-121h 08