Clear To Send: Wireless Network Engineering

Thank you to our sponsor: Meter: Visit meter.com/cleartosend to book a demo! In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Granados and Josh Schmelzle to talk about the WLAN Pi Go, a portable Wi-Fi diagnostic and packet capture tool that’s reshaping how engineers troubleshoot networks in the field. We discuss why they built it, how it fits […] The post CTS 370: Introducing WLAN Pi Go with Adrian and Jo...

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 […] The post CTS 369: Wi-Fi 7 Access Points with Wes Purvis (Sponsored) appeared...

Thank you to our sponsor: Meter: Visit meter.com/cleartosend to book a demo! The wireless networking industry is experiencing a significant shift toward cloud-managed architectures. This transition is driven by vendors seeking to deliver advanced capabilities like AI-powered analytics and comprehensive APIs that traditional controllers struggle to support. Additionally, the subscription model prov...

Thank you to Meter for supporting the podcast. We greatly appreciate it! In an introduction of our new series, Wi-Fi Origin Stories, we have a special guest, Ian Stout. Ian is CWNE #333. He has a lot of experience dealing with networks in the education space. In this episode, Ian goes into his IT beginnings. […] The post CTS 367: Wi-Fi Origin Stories: How Ian Stout Got Started in Wireless appeared...

Take a look at what goes through my mind when designing Wi-Fi for an office space. In this episode, I will use Hamina to build a predictive Wi-Fi design. You’ll learn what type of questions I ask the end users or clients. What type of applications they use, how I place access points on the […] The post CTS 366: Behind the Scenes of a Wi-Fi Design appeared first on Clear To Send .

Thank you to Meter for supporting the podcast. We greatly appreciate it! Designing Wi-Fi networks for high-density lecture halls has unique challenges due to the concentration of devices in a confined space. Designs must account for both capacity and coverage, implementing access point placement strategies that minimize co-channel interference while maximizing signal quality. Beyond the […] The po...

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 […] The post CTS 364: Neutral Host Pullback, Wi-Fi Certs, WLAN Pi Go, WLPC, Ub...

In this episode, we dive into Arista Networks’ bold moves in the campus networking space, where they’re seeing a wave of customers migrating from legacy vendors due to lack of visibility, complex management, and poor support. Arista’s differentiators—like a tri-band multifunction radio, client simulation for network assurance, integrated WIPS, and hitless AP upgrades—are resonating with […] The po...

In this episode, we explore how Celona is redefining enterprise cellular with its mission to deliver a full-stack, turnkey Private 5G solution. From access points and EdgeOS to their orchestration platform, Celona is targeting the emerging wireless demands of the physical AI era—where coverage, mobility, and reliability are non-negotiable. We dive into their global expansion, […] The post CTS 362:...

In this episode, we unpack the latest from Cisco’s wireless portfolio as they move toward a unified platform—no longer “Cisco vs. Meraki,” but a single product line with common licensing and support. Cisco’s Wi-Fi 7 access points (CW9172, CW9176I/D1, CW9178) offer future-ready performance while supporting legacy 2.4 and 5 GHz devices. We cover client readiness, […] The post CTS 361: Mobility Field...

Juniper Networks kicked off Mobility Field Day 13. In this episode, we dive into the latest announcements from Juniper Networks, including innovations in AIOps, Wi-Fi 7, client-to-cloud visibility, and distributed application performance modeling. Featuring updates from Sujai Hajela, Bob Friday, Sudheer Matta, Wes Purvis, and Slava Dementyev, we unpack how Juniper Mist is pushing forward […] The p...

Marvis Minis and Marvis Actions have come a long way since when they were first announced. Mist has stayed true to their progression of AI and the integration with the network. Today, Marvis Minis are continuing to provide value by testing the network continuously and now testing in regional PoPs to determine if application issues […] The post CTS 359: Marvis keeps on getting better (Sponsored) ap...

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 […] The post CTS 358: Real-world Troubleshooting appeared first on Clear T...

Amin finishes his Wi-Fi validation survey but users were reporting of an issue occurring in the warehouse. He went straight into troubleshooting mode, analyzing his Ekahau results, and asking questions to collect more information about the problem. This is an example of why all green on a heatmap doesn’t always mean it’s all good! Take […] The post CTS 357: When Wi-Fi Issues Is Just the Symptom ap...

Amin Sedighfar joins us on the podcast to talk about how he came across a Wi-Fi issue in a warehouse. After performing a Wi-Fi validation survey, Amin was able to analyze the results to pinpoint an issue that was occurring throughout the warehouse. With the right training and knowledge, Amin was able to identify the […] The post CTS 356: Revealing the Hidden Wi-Fi Issue appeared first on Clear To...

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: Additionally, users who joined to Wi-Fi stated they did not have […] The post CTS 355: Exposing the Real Wi-Fi Issue appeare...

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 […] The post CTS 354: WLPC Phoenix 2025 appeared first on Clear To Send .

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, […] The post CTS 353: Introducing the EX4000 (Sponsored) appeared...

Austin, from Nile Secure, joins us on the show to talk about how Nile is disrupting the networking industry. We talk about the complexity and challenges people face in managing and scaling their networks. What we were interested in learning about is how Nile Secure differentiates themselves in the industry. Especially, when it comes to […] The post CTS 352: Networking with Nile (Sponsored) appeare...

We’re happy to have Kelly Burroughs back on the show. Kelly is a Solutions Director at iBwave. She had moved over from the technical marketing side to the technology side working on the iBwave product. Her role involves defining product roadmaps and identifying untapped market needs. Kelly shared her passion for innovation and problem-solving led […] The post CTS 351: Wi-Fi & Cellular with Kelly B...

Meet our guest, Tiago Rodrigues, the CEO of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA). He’s here to introduce us to the WBA, what the organization does, and how they shape the wireless industry. We’ve had Tiago on the show in previous episodes and in this new interview, he provides us with an update on how OpenRoaming […] The post CTS 350: OpenRoaming Update with Tiago Rodrigues appeared first on Clea...

We’re happy to have hosted our first Ask Me Anything (AMA) live event with David Coleman, CWNE #4. He is an author and a speaker. Currently, he is the Director of Wireless under the Office of the CTO at Extreme Networks. In this AMA, the community submitted questions that we asked to David. We had […] The post CTS 349: AMA with David Coleman appeared first on Clear To Send .

In this episode, we sit down with Eva, a support product specialist at Cisco Meraki, who shares her unique role bridging the gap between network support and engineering. We delve into the importance of having a solid networking foundation, the need for adaptability in the ever-evolving tech landscape, and the value of continuous learning and […] The post CTS 348: Bridging the Gap – Networking and...

In this episode of the “Wi-Fi Hardware and Devices” series, we dive into the essential Wi-Fi tools that every network professional should keep in their bag. We'll discuss various categories of tools, including Wi-Fi scanners, survey kits, packet capture tools, and protocol analyzers. We'll explore popular options in each category, such as Wi-Fi Explorer Pro, […] The post CTS 347: Wi-Fi Tools You S...

In this episode of the “Wi-Fi Hardware and Devices” series, we explore why Wi-Fi devices aren't all the same. We discuss the various factors that contribute to the differences in Wi-Fi devices and how these differences impact network performance and deployment. Key Points: Takeaways: The post CTS 346: Why Wi-Fi Devices Aren’t All the Same appeared first on Clear To Send .