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All the current power saving mechanisms defined today remain usable with 802.11ax. In addition, the 802.11ax draft defines a new mechanism called Target Wake Time or TWT. Target wake time (TWT) is used to help minimize contention between clients and reduce the amount of time a client in power save mode to be awake.

Cisco publishes data sheets on their first 802.11ax access points, C9115ax and C9117ax, and we talk about the upcoming Cisco Live 2019 in San Diego.

François provides a technical explanation of the new OFDMA subcarriers that are present in 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6). What you should know about them.

What is BSS Coloring and how does it change Wi-Fi 6? What is it about 802.11ax that makes it different from the previous Wi-Fi protocols?

802.11ax OFDMA Resource Units (RUs) are a big change to Wi-Fi. It brings multi-user to wireless transmissions on a single channel by dividing the channel into RUs. Listen to our discussion of RUs on our latest episode. #wifi #WiFi6 #11ax

An overview of Wi-Fi 6, or as it's technically known - 802.11ax. What do you need to know and how does it differ from previous protocols?

Taking a look at how 802.11w, management frame protection, can help prevent spoofed or masquerade attacks from disrupting your Wi-Fi networks.

How does rate limiting effect the flow of Wi-Fi?

For the CWNA exam, you should be familiar with 802.11 service sets. In this episode, we describe the various service sets and their uses.

Security is much more than protecting the wireless frames over the air. We must also protect the infrastructure side, have proper segmentation, and ensure the right role based access. In this episode we speak with  Chris Hinsz about security beyond Wi-Fi.

Scott Lester gives us his experience in deploying Stadium Wi-Fi with Aruba Networks.

We made it to the end of 2018! In our final episode of the year, we wanted to recap the show and it's top episodes. There are some good episodes to listen to or if you already have, listen to them again!

Does your Wi-Fi network make the naughty or nice list? We created a checklist of top 5 bad things that can harm user experience over Wi-Fi and the top 5 good things that can make a good user experience over Wi-Fi.

This week we outline some of what we think CWNE means. It's a certain kind of wireless professional. It's not the end-all definition of a CWNE but really a definition from our point of view.

Stephen Cooper meets with Rowell Dionicio in San Jose to record an episode about Wi-Fi Design Day, NAC, Troubleshooting, C9800, and more.

To deploy a high performing WLAN, in which your workforce heavily relies on, requires more than guess work.

What does it take to be an engineer.

This week we cover the news in wireless.

Gurpreet Singh shares his story of how he got started in Wi-Fi. He also explains how to approach a large Wi-Fi deployment.

François and Rowell share their tips for creating Ekahau reports.

Rowell 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.

François and Rowell provide their tips on becoming a CWNE and they talk about what came out of the CWNP WiFi Trek 2018 conference.

Ookla, makers behind Speedtest.net, have acquired Ekahau.

Nyansa provides visibility into your Wi-Fi network. What can you do with it?

François and Rowell talk about the Mist presentation from Mobility Field Day 3.