In Episode 401, the TCW crew catches up on the last few months, talks conferences past and future, and dives into the world of location with self-locating AP & OpenLocate. As always, thanks for joining Scott, Tauni, and Sam for another episode of The Contention Window! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of …

In Episode 310, the TCW crew welcomes guest Ryan Adzima and we discuss the 802.11mc amendment and learn all about RTT and FTM. We guarantee you'll learn something new in this episode. As always, thanks for joining Scott, Tauni, and Sam for another episode of The Contention Window! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music …

In Episode 309, the TCW crew discusses the latest iOS wireless network flaw that could render your iPhone useless. They also discuss sneaky sidewalks and how you have to be careful with IoT devices in your network. As always, thanks for joining Scott, Tauni, and Sam for another episode of The Contention Window! For show notes visit: https://content…

In Episode 308, the TCW crew takes a look back at the 2021 edition of Cisco Live, talks about available wireless tools for the 6GHz spectrum, and rounds out the episode talking about cellular network slicing vs private wireless (CBRS). As always, thanks for joining Scott, Tauni, and Sam for another episode of The Contention Window! For show notes v…

In Episode 307, the TCW crew looks into FCC probes into foreign telecoms operating in the US, misleading 5G vs WiFi6 narratives, and how one large agricultural company is taking private 5G into its own hands. Join Scott, Tauni, and Saw, along with our witty and often times tangential commentary, for another exhilarating episode of The Contention Wi…

In Episode 306, the TCW crew dives off into a plethora of topics including the acquisition of Boingo, SAS providers, and a 5G New Speed Record. We also included our annual "Big Game" recap of WLAN stats and close out the episode with a discussion of what motivated us to pursue a career in wireless. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com…

In Episode 305, the TCW crew welcomes Mr. IoT himself, Dave Benham to the podcast where we dive into a discussion on the Internet of Things. In this episode, we discuss a little bit about ZigBee devices, how they work, what they can do, and how home automation isn't as difficult as you may think. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/s…

In Episode 304, the TCW crew discusses the challenging topic of documentation and helps provide some insight on how to keep this task from becoming too dry and boring. The episode also includes a discussion on the age old battle of default channel widths in WLAN networks. Thanks for listening to yet another always contentious episode! For show note…

In Episode 303, the TCW crew discusses the challenge of staying motivated in your job/career and share some personal thoughts on how they stay motivated to keep pushing forward. The episode also includes a discussion on the importance of layer 1 in networks, even wireless ones! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music cou…

Episode 302 is packed full of excitement. During this episode we introduce our new cohost, Sam Clements, and spend the rest of the episode discussing everything 6GHz! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php…

Episode 301 kicks off our 3rd season of TCW and we're excited to share with you lots of new changes coming to the cast. In this episode we discuss 2020 challenges, importance of broadband in the home, ALOHANet, and some fun with IoT. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-…

Keith has a fascinating interview with Ehsan Soltan of Soiltech Wireless on how they are helping farmers monitor the soil moisture in their crops in real time using wireless technology specifically CAT-M1, and NB-IOT.Keith R Parsons

Panos Vousiz from NetBeez stopped by to talk about the differences between iPerf2 and iPerf3 a deeper dive from his #WLPC 2020 Phoenix presentation. Read more from Panos at netbeez.net/blog Find more about all things WLAN from wlanpros.comKeith R Parsons

Keith spoke with George Ou on a creative solution he came up with for executives at his company who were dealing with latency due to too many users on the Wi-Fi. With some basic gear anyone can get on Amazon and a little set up this might be a solution worth trying.

Keith Parsons Interview Wes Purvis, Jussi Kiviniemi and Abhi Shamsundar of MistKeith R Parsons

Rick shares insights on problem solving for Wireless LAN ProfessionalsKeith Parsons

Chris O'Donnell discusses the success and challenges he and his team experience in setting up Cisco Live.Keith R Parsons

Nigel Bowden talks about his podcast series, “Wi-Fi for Beginners” that he created to help those just getting started in Wi-Fi. The series is already several years old, but is still very helpful if you need to get a crash course in 802.11 technologies.Keith R Parsons

Are consumer devices wreaking havoc on your network? You are not alone? What are the possible solutions? Are there any? What should the Wi-Fi Alliance do - if anything. Lee Badman shares his opinions on all of these topics and more.Keith R Parsons

The WLAN Pi has undergone several changes and updates since it's initial appearance at WLPC Jerry Olla brings us up to speed on what he shared at #WLPC 2020 in Phoenix and what changes might still be expected this year. Learn more at www.wlanpi.com Watch Jerry's presentation at #WLPC here Follow the WLAN Pi project on Twitter here…

Keith and Sam "argue" on whether or not you should always do a Validation Survey. What are your thoughts?Keith R Parsons

Gabe shares a brief overview of Broadcom's involvement in the history and development of Wi-Fi chipsets over the years and when did the industry identify the critical need for new spectrum? He also discusses what we can expect from Broadcom in regards to Wi-Fi 6E.Keith R Parsons

Wi-Fi Explorer Pro by Adrian Granados is a wonderful resource that should be in every wireless LAN professional's toolkit. In this quick presentation, Keith shows you 10 things Wi-Fi Explorer can do you might not have known, plus he reveals some cool news about what's coming soon from Adrian. The image in the show notes should tell you all.…

How does the Wireless Adjuster Program fit alongside the CWNP program today? "The CWNP program has two holes that I see now." CWNP courses don't provide enough of best practice assessment, best practice knowledge, and then, of course, remediation and troubleshooting, and the use of "lightweight tools". The gap this program fills sits between CWNA a…

We've had some big Wi-Fi news last week with the FCC chairman putting out a new press release and a new vote coming April 23rd all about 6GHz. There has been a lot of desire in the wireless LAN professionals community to get some more spectrum. And it looks like we're actually going to get some, which is very good. Keith talks to Chuck Lukaszewski …

Scott Lester & Tauni Odia

Scott Lester & Tauni Odia

Scott Lester & Tauni Odia

In This Episode: - Carter Burke and Chris Marco of AccelTex tell what is new with the Accelerator Site Survey Battery Pack V2 - the follow up to their popular, portable, site survey battery pack. - We also hear from Phil Morgan present "RF Math For Muggles" from WLPC 2019 Prague.

On this episode we will discuss the new-ish ECSE Troubleshooting class that Tauni attended as well as go into some details around WPA3 with WFA member Stephen Orr of Cisco. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php…

In This Episode: - Keith asks Dave Wright to give us an update on the current status of CBRS aka OnGo

In This Episode: - Keith asks Chuck Lukaszewski to weigh in on what we should expect in the near future for 6 GHz and Wi-Fi 6 - Troy Martin talks MBR from #WLPC Prague 2019

In This Episode: - Keith speaks to Philip Solis about his take on the future of Wireless Chip Sets and much more - Jamie Jackson presents Docker and Ansible at WLPC Phoenix 2019

In This Episode: - Keith talks with Dean about the difference between Wi-Fi and 5G. - Robin Jellum talks about Breaking Proprietary Lock-in through Wi-Fi OpenConfig at WLPC Phoenix 2019

On this episode, Scott & Tauni speak with Gene Fodor & Rob Faludi that were partly responsible for the efforts to test commercially available "off the shelf" wireless gear in space. This project was a combined effort of the team at Digi led by Rob and Gene and NASA. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of htt…

In This Episode: - Keith speaks with Dan Klimke about the new netAlly product portfolio and new company name - Wes Purvis present "BLE Deployment Design with Ekahau" at WLPC Phoenix 2019

Joining us for this episode are Celona’s (@celonaio) co-founders, Rajeev Shah and Mehmet Yavuz. Celona has just announced receiving series A funding from tier-1 venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and is calling itself the first networking company with a mission to make cellular wireless fully consumable in the enterprise. Tune in to hear why t…

In This Episode: - Keith speaks with Ryan Woodings of MetaGeek on their story and what lies in the near future. - Colleen Szymanik presents, "Are all 11ax Networks Created Equal?" from #WLPC Phoenix 2019

This episode covers everything YOU need to know about the brand new, shiny, Wi-Fi Awards program. During this episode, Scott interviews the Wi-Fi Awards team of Keith, Sam, JD, and Tauni to provide all of the details you need to know to be a part of the awards program! Check out the Wi-Fi Awards website at https://thewifiawards.com For show notes v…

In This Episode: - Keith talks all things Wi-Fi Awards with Scott Lester and Tauni Odia of The Contention Window Podcast, and Sam Clements and Jonathan Davis - Jason Hintersteiner presents his thoughts on 60GHZ - what you need to know about 802 11ad and 802 11ay for his presentation at WLPC Phoenix 2019…

In This Episode: - Keith and Jim Vajda of Frame by Frame and 7 Signal talk Troubleshooting Wi-Fi frame by frame wifi.net - Jonathan Davis presents "Where good RF goes to die" from WLPC Phoenix 2019

Episode 13 sees hosts Scott (@theITrebel) & Tauni (@tauniodia) dive off into a hodgepodge of topics from MFD4 along with their special guest, Jake Snyder (@jsnyder81). Among the topics covered are AI, OpenRoaming, & Passpoint along with a bit of rambunctious contention and fun banter. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Mu…

Episode 12 takes an in depth look at TechFieldDay including what it is, how it all started, and a few fun stories for everyone to enjoy. This episode also takes a look at the upcoming Mobility Field Day 4 event August 14-16, 2019 in Silicon Valley. TechFieldDay Main site: https://techfieldday.com For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/s…

In This Episode: - Keith sits down with Cees Links of Qorvo.com. They reflect on Cees' pioneering work in Wi-Fi and talk about where things are headed with Wi-Fi 6. - Ben Miller shares his thoughts on how to use channel utilization in Wi-Fi from his presentation at WLPC Phoenix 2019

Episode 11 covers privacy concerns with Wi-Fi mapping data from carriers, a discussion about dual channel Wi-Fi, and super computing in deep space. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.phpScott Lester & Tauni Odia

Episode 10 discusses the acquisition of Aerohive Networks by Extreme Networks as well as the new initiative being promoted by Cisco called OpenRoaming. Our guests on this episode include James Parnham, Product Manager - Wireless & Stephen Cooper, Wireless Technical Solutions Architect - ANZ both of Cisco. For show notes visit: https://contentionwin…

In This Episode: - David Coleman and Keith talk about some of the different Wi-Fi Conferences they have attended over the years and highlight the differences between them. - Samuel Clements explains from WLPC Phoenix 2019 why he so often replies to Wi-Fi questions with "It depends".

In This Episode: - Jussi & Keith talk Wireless LAN events as they drive through Helsinki in Jussi's 1971 Datsun 240z 3.5liter supercharged. Come along for the ride. - Keith also answers your questions and helps bring clarity to a problematic installation that has grown complicated over time. - Finally, we hear from Dale Hurshowy with his WLPC Phoen…

Episode 9 includes a discussion with Scott, Tauni, & returning special guest, Sam Clements, about Badfi and using external antennas vs internal/integrated antennas in warehouse & LPV network design. Reasons why we would want to vs not. We also talk to Sam about his thoughts on what's coming with Cisco Live US 2019. For show notes visit: https://con…

In This Episode: - Keith discusses some of the "soft skills" needed to be able to effectively get actual requirements for your scope of work - Panos Vouzis shares what is new with NetBeez - Mike Albano talks about deploying Google Enterprise Wi-Fi