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Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 358: Real-world Troubleshooting With 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 a network diagram and found some glaring problems causing the issues over Wi-Fi. The post CTS 358: Real-world Troubleshooting appeared first on Clear To Send. 2025-05-1918 min

Clear To SendCTS 358: Real-world Troubleshooting With 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 a network diagram and found some glaring problems causing the issues over Wi-Fi. The post CTS 358: Real-world Troubleshooting appeared first on Clear To Send. 2025-05-1918 min

Clear To SendCTS 355: Exposing the Real Wi-Fi Issue Rowell 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: DHCP Timed Out DHCP Inform Timed Out Association issues Missing VLANs Additionally, users who joined to Wi-Fi stated they did not have Internet. The issues led to a network audit which exposed the Wi-Fi issues. The post CTS 355: Exposing the Real Wi-Fi Issue appeared...2025-03-1723 min

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 355: Exposing the Real Wi-Fi Issue Rowell 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: DHCP Timed Out DHCP Inform Timed Out Association issues Missing VLANs Additionally, users who joined to Wi-Fi stated they did not have Internet. The issues led to a network audit which exposed the Wi-Fi issues. The post CTS 355: Exposing the Real Wi-Fi Issue appeared...2025-03-1723 min

Clear To SendCTS 354: WLPC Phoenix 2025 François returns from WLPC Phoenix 2025 to share his experience and some of the memorable presentations from the conference. There were a lot of new faces and an improvement in the quality of presentations. Lots to learn from so be sure to check out the videos on YouTube. The deep dives were plenty to pick from and contained a lot of useful learning. A few highlights were the broadcasting of OpenRoaming with a few AP vendors. Additionally, this seemed to be the largest event for WLPC Phoenix with more than 400 attendees.2025-03-1031 min

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 354: WLPC Phoenix 2025 François returns from WLPC Phoenix 2025 to share his experience and some of the memorable presentations from the conference. There were a lot of new faces and an improvement in the quality of presentations. Lots to learn from so be sure to check out the videos on YouTube. The deep dives were plenty to pick from and contained a lot of useful learning. A few highlights were the broadcasting of OpenRoaming with a few AP vendors. Additionally, this seemed to be the largest event for WLPC Phoenix with more than 400 attendees.2025-03-1031 min

Clear To SendCTS 353: Introducing the EX4000 (Sponsored) https://youtu.be/JZKWQKZ3_Zo 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, 12, 24, and 48 ports. Also discussed is the importance of switching in network infrastructure and the need for upgrades to support new access points like the AP47s. What’s new with the EX4...2025-02-2444 min

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 353: Introducing the EX4000 (Sponsored) https://youtu.be/JZKWQKZ3_Zo 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, 12, 24, and 48 ports. Also discussed is the importance of switching in network infrastructure and the need for upgrades to support new access points like the AP47s. What’s new with the EX4...2025-02-2444 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 344: Overview of Wi-Fi Access Points appeared first on Clear To Send.2024-09-1623 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 343: Exploring Wi-Fi Security and Encryption appeared first on Clear To Send.2024-09-0921 min

Clear 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, […] The post CTS 342: Optimizing Wi-Fi Performance and Coverage appeared first on Clear To Send.2024-09-0223 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 337: Live Heatmap Views at Your Fingertips (Sponsored) appeared first on Clear To Send.2024-06-1047 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 334: Juniper Networks Announces New Features at MFD11 appeared first on Clear To Send.2024-05-2720 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 333: Understanding Wi-Fi Channels and Frequencies appeared first on Clear To Send.2024-05-0625 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 328: Simple 3D Designs and Validation with Hamina (Sponsored) appeared first on Clear To Send.2023-12-1356 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 325: Transitioning to OWE and WPA3 in Higher-Ed appeared first on Clear To Send.2023-11-1432 min

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 314: Is ChatGPT useful to a Wi-Fi EngineerIs ChatGPT useful to a Wi-Fi Engineer AI is really starting to make its mark on the world. ChatGPT has already provided us a many ways to improve efficiency in how we do research and solve problems. François has been using ChatGPT for many use cases and we dive into whether it can be used […] The post CTS 314: Is ChatGPT useful to a Wi-Fi Engineer appeared first on Clear To Send.2023-04-1734 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 294: Introduction to Wi-Fi DevOps appeared first on Clear To Send.2022-07-0428 min

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 281: Python Institute CertificationsWe're continuing our discussion of certifications and career growth by diving into something different – Python certifications. Automation and scripting is making its way into Wi-Fi. As Wi-Fi engineers, we need to educate ourselves and determine whether we can find good value by leveraging Python. François came across Python Institute which has its own set […] The post CTS 281: Python Institute Certifications appeared first on Clear To Send.2022-02-1524 min

Clear 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. […] The post CTS 280: JNCIA-MistAI & JNCIS-MistAI appeared first on Clear To Send.2022-01-3135 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 259: Optimizing for Client Devices appeared first on Clear To Send.2021-03-2245 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 257: When Should You Do APoS? appeared first on Clear To Send.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

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 252: Our Wi-Fi Design WalkthroughWe're providing a view of how we use Ekahau Pro to perform predictive modeling of an office floor plan. In a future episode, we will do a walkthrough of a warehouse predictive model. François and I perform Wi-Fi design differently. This episode we talk about our differences, the goals we're trying to achieve, and an […] The post CTS 252: Our Wi-Fi Design Walkthrough appeared first on Clear To Send.2021-01-111h 15

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 237: Wi-Fi for Automated VehiclesIn this episode François talks about a recent project he worked on. He was asked to assess a couple of Wi-Fi environments for the use of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in manufacturing environments. Context Wi-Fi assessment for use of automated vehicles in manufacturing environments Make sure that the AGV will have a stable and reliable […] The post CTS 237: Wi-Fi for Automated Vehicles appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-09-1426 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS236: 802.11be – The Future of Wi-Fi appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-09-0700 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 235: Campus Outdoor Wi-Fi Deployment appeared first on Clear To Send.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 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 234: 802.11k and 802.11v appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-08-2445 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 233: Python scripting, Ekahau and Meraki appeared first on Clear To Send.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 03

Clear 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. […] The post CTS 232: Introduction to 5G with Andrew Von Nagy appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-08-101h 07

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 231: Transitioning to Industry 4.0 with Kilian Löser appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-08-031h 02

Clear 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 […] The post Mobility Field Day 5, pySerial, Podcast Update appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-07-271h 11

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 230: OpenRoaming appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-07-2700 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 229: Introduction to WPA3 appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-07-2052 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 228: Contact Tracing with Mist appeared first on Clear To Send.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 min

Clear 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. The post CTS 227: Our Wi-Fi Site Survey Experience appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-07-0656 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 226: Wi-Fi Capacity Planning appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-06-2955 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 225: Pod-a-Thon fundraising for COVID-19 relief appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-06-2258 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 224: Virtual Conferences appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-06-151h 04

Clear 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! […] The post CTS 223: How Does an Antenna Work? appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-06-081h 37

Clear 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, […] The post CTS 222: Wi-Fi Alliance with Kevin Robinson appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-06-0100 min

Clear 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. […] The post CTS 221: Industrial Wi-Fi with Scott McNeil appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-05-2548 min

Clear 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. The post CTS 220: WLAN Pi & Python Scripting appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-05-1854 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 219: Wireless Broadband Alliance with Tiago Rodrigues and Gabriel Desjardins appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-05-1153 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 218: 6GHz PSD & AFC with Chuck Lukaszewski appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-05-0400 min

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 209: Python & Wi-FiNews François wins 2020 Content Contribution of the Year at WLPC from Wi-Fi Awards Other winners: David Coleman – Lifetime Achievement Award Lariana Liu – Rookie of the Year Ekahau – Innovation of the Year Award Wi-Fi Explorer – Product of the Year Award Cisco – Company Leadership of the Year Award Meraki Releases New […] The post CTS 209: Python & Wi-Fi appeared first on Clear To Send.2020-02-2451 min

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 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 199: Starting Up A Consultancy Business appeared first on Clear To Send.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: 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 […] The post CTS 191: Mega Joint WLPC Prague Podcast appeared first on Clear To Send.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: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 182: Mobility Field Day 4 – An OverviewFrançois was a first time delegate for Tech Field Day, attending Mobility Field Day 4 (MFD4). Since MFD4 was held in Santa Clara, we were able to record in-person together. We found an outdoor location called Santana Row. We apologize for any extra sounds you may hear because of that 🙂 In the beginning of […] The post CTS 182: Mobility Field Day 4 – An Overview appeared first on Clear To Send.2019-08-1948 min

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 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 181: Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL Setup appeared first on Clear To Send.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 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 177: Wi-Fi 6 with Fred Niehaus appeared first on Clear To Send.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 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 173: WiFi Medley 001 appeared first on Clear To Send.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 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 172: Conference Wi-Fi appeared first on Clear To Send.2019-06-031h 26

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 169: Just The Tech appeared first on Clear To Send.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 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 168: OpenRoaming appeared first on Clear To Send.2019-04-2927 min

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 151: What It Means To Be a CWNEIn a previous episode, François discussed what it meant to be an engineer. We thought it would only be fitting to do an episode on what it meant to be a CWNE. They are two very different things. An engineer can be a CWNE but we feel that to be a CWNE can mean something […] The post CTS 151: What It Means To Be a CWNE appeared first on Clear To Send.2018-12-1744 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 150: Wi-Fi Design Day, NAC, Troubleshooting, C9800, and More appeared first on Clear To Send.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 min

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 148: What Does It Mean To Be An EngineerFrançois goes into what it means to be an engineer. Meet Daniel Cavazos Daniel resides in San Antonio, Texas and is a Wireless Infrastructure Sales Engineer for Ventev. Sorry, Daniel! We thought we had a photo of you but we must have missed it! What Does It Mean To Be An Engineer Definitions of an […] The post CTS 148: What Does It Mean To Be An Engineer appeared first on Clear To Send.2018-11-2622 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 147: This Week In Wireless – News Roundup appeared first on Clear To Send.2018-11-1952 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 145: 6 Tips for Creating Ekahau Reports appeared first on Clear To Send.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 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 144: Meraki Wi-Fi Tips appeared first on Clear To Send.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: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 132 – Location-Based AnalyticsRecorded at Cisco Live 2018 in Orlando, FL, we speak to Christian Gauer about Wi-Fi location-based analytics. Meet Greg Skeene Our featured wireless engineer for this episode is Greg Skeene. He's a listener of the show and we finally met up during a meetup at Cisco Live. Listen to the episode to hear him answer François’ […] The post CTS 132 – Location-Based Analytics appeared first on Clear To Send.2018-08-0654 min

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 123: Design Principles of Stadium Wi-FiFrançois Vergès and Chris Reed join forces on Clear To Send to talk about design principles of stadium Wi-Fi. Designing Stadium Wi-Fi What are important considerations when designing Wi-Fi for very high density environment such as stadium? Of course the tools come to mind such as Andrew Von Nagy's Capacity Planner and Ekahau Site Survey […] The post CTS 123: Design Principles of Stadium Wi-Fi appeared first on Clear To Send.2018-06-0458 min

Clear To Send PodcastCTS 120: 6 Warehouse Troubleshooting Wi-Fi TipsFrançois and Rowell discuss tips to troubleshooting warehouse Wi-Fi.2018-05-1431 min

Clear 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. […] The post CTS 119: Our RRM Experience appeared first on Clear To Send.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 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 118: Quantenna – A Wi-Fi Chipset Company appeared first on Clear To Send.2018-04-2338 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 111 – Why You Shouldn’t Skip WLPC appeared first on Clear To Send.2018-03-0550 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 109: Ekahau Sidekick, Spectrum Analysis, and Finnish Rap appeared first on Clear To Send.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 01

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 102: Capturing Wireless Frames appeared first on Clear To Send.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 min

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 097: Studying For CCNP Wireless CertificationFrançois talks about this experience in studying for the CCNP Wireless certification and how you can get started. This episode is sponsored by Metageek CCNP Wireless In order to get the CCNP Wireless certification, you need to pass the following 4 exams: 300-360 WIDESIGN – Designing Cisco Wireless Enterprises Networks 300-365 WIDEPLOY – Deploying Cisco […] The post CTS 097: Studying For CCNP Wireless Certification appeared first on Clear To Send.2017-11-1331 min

Clear 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 […] The post CTS 081: Wi-Fi Apps for Windows appeared first on Clear To Send.2017-06-121h 08

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 077: Warehouse Wi-FiWhen it comes to challenging environments, warehouse Wi-Fi makes it to the top of the list. Each warehouse is a different environment housing different types of inventory which affect how the RF propagates. François speaks about his experience designing for warehouses. Warehouse Wi-Fi François has done a few warehouse designs and deployments. He is going […] The post CTS 077: Warehouse Wi-Fi appeared first on Clear To Send.2017-05-1550 min

Clear To Send: Wireless Network EngineeringCTS 063: Wi-Fi Security – Securing AccessFrançois Vergès discusses Wi-Fi security and securing the access to the Wi-Fi network. On episode 56, we have talked about the legacy Wi-Fi security mechanisms and we explained why they are not considered safe and secure anymore and why we should not be using them in our modern Wi-Fi networks deployments. In this follow up […] The post CTS 063: Wi-Fi Security – Securing Access appeared first on Clear To Send.2017-01-3032 min