Heavy Wireless

Orb is an intelligent app and platform designed to help consumers understand and improve their internet connectivity. Orb continuously monitors networks to give a complete picture of true internet experience, beyond just peak speed. Today’s guest, Doug Suttles, CEO and co-founder of Orb, explains exactly what Orb does, including speed, responsiveness and reliability testing, plus ... Read mo...

There’s lots of use cases for a portable edge devices that can provide compute and wireless connectivity: emergency response, a remote industrial site, an instant retail location, and so on. Heavy Wireless dives into HiveRadar’s instant edge in a box, which provides Intel NUCs, integrated switching, a wireless gateway, a PDU, support for G5 and ... Read more »

AI is already widely used for wireless network operations. On today’s show, we look at how AI and machine learning are also being applied to wireless design and site surveys. My guest is Jussi Kiviniemi, Founder and CEO of Hamina Wireless. We talk about how Hamina is developing and  implementing AI tools to help designers ... Read more »

A validation survey is typically used for wireless infrastructure post-installation. It compares predictions to real wireless network performance. On today’s show we chat with Joel Crane about validation survey controversies and the challenges of producing a survey whose data has integrity. We cover topics such as the perfectly green heat map, how fast you should ... Read more »

Ubiquiti is known primarily for wireless equipment for residential and small business use, but it can be a player in the enterprise world.  On today’s show, we talk with Darrell DeRosia, Sr. Director, Network & Infrastructure Services with the Memphis Grizzlies, about how he provides that connectivity for the FedExForum, home to the Memphis Grizzlies ... Read more »

Today on Heavy Wireless we welcome Francois Verges, who designed a database tool to help Wi-Fi engineers easily find client device capabilities. It provides quick access to key specs like data rates, Wi-Fi versions, and vendor documentation. It’s designed to be a go-to option when looking for Wi-Fi client specifications. We discuss why he developed ... Read more »

Today on Heavy Wireless we welcome Jerry Olla to give us details from his talk “Roaming Wars: How Wi-Fi Devices Handle 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz”. Jerry tested the roaming behavior of popular Wi-Fi clients across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz. He explains his testing protocol and results, and answers questions such as whether tri-band ... Read more »

If you’ve been looking for an interactive chart to visualize the Wi-Fi spectrum, look no further than guest Joel Crane’s spectrum viewer. With the spectrum visualizer, you can pan across the spectrum, zoom in and out, and select specific regulatory domains. Joel shares his inspiration for the project and how he accomplished it with a ... Read more »

Host Keith Parsons and guest Stephen Orr took time at the Wireless LAN Professionals Conference in Phoenix this past February to discuss the security implications of Wi-Fi 7. Stephen explains that new features in Wi-Fi 7 require specific security protocols such as WPA3 to function. Challenges with device onboarding and secure authentication are addressed next, ... Read more »

Why can’t we get a GPS signal indoors and what does that mean for modern wireless technology? Guest Luke Jenkins has answers. He starts with the history, functionality, and applications of GPS and GNSS technologies and the proliferation of satellites enhancing navigation accuracy. He then delves into the technical aspects such as atomic clocks, signal ... Read more »

There are multiple avenues into a career in Wi-Fi. Today on Heavy Wireless, we explore different career paths  with guests Sam Clements and Tauni Odia. Sam shares his unconventional journey from working at a gas station to becoming a Wi-Fi networking professional. He emphasizes the value of certifications and seizing opportunities. Tauni, with a background ... Read more »

The Flipper Zero is like a Swiss Army knife for wireless tech enthusiasts. Today’s guest, Jason Beshara, is teaching a course on the Flipper Zero device at WLPC Phoenix 2025. He discusses its functions, including its ability to send and receive a variety of radio signals including Bluetooth, NFC, and sub-gigahertz frequencies. The conversation covers ... Read more »

Wi-Fi Explorer Pro is a popular wireless scanner. On today’s show we dive into the tool with its creator, Adrian Granados. We also talk about the launch of the new book Wi-Fi Explorer Pro 3 – The Definitive User Guide, written by Granados and co-author Nigel Bowden. We delve into the history and features of ... Read more »

NETGEAR is known for consumer networking products, but it also offers a robust porfolio of wireless and wired networking products designed for the enterprise. On today’s Heavy Wireless, sponsored by NETGEAR, we take a close look at the hardware, software, and services that NETGEAR offers to enterprise customers. That includes Wi-Fi 7 APs, a full ... Read more »

OFDMA, or Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access, was introduced in 802.11ax. This technology allows a radio to split a single channel into multiple sub-carriers, which in turn can be used to send data to multiple devices at the same time. OFDMA is meant to reduce congestion by allowing APs to allocate resource units among, and communicate ... Read more »

In this episode of the Heavy Wireless podcast, host Keith Parsons interviews Brian Tuttle, co-founder of MetaGeek. Brian recounts the company’s origins, starting with the development of the WiSpy spectrum analyzer, and highlights key products like inSSIDer and Chanalyzer. The discussion covers MetaGeek’s mission to visualize wireless landscapes, the impact of their tools on network ......

Today on Heavy Wireless we dive into how to address power mismatches that can arise between wireless clients and APs. We talk about how to measure output from antennas and APs, regulations that affect your deployment, why cranking up the output on an AP doesn’t necessarily result in better coverage, and more. Guest Connor Burke ... Read more »

Multi-Link Operation (MLO) is a major feature of Wi-Fi 7. At a high level, MLO allows a client and an AP to communicate using multiple radios and frequencies simultaneously. The result is an increase in throughput and resiliency. Today’s Heavy Wireless podcast dives into MLO with guest Jim Palmer, who presented on the topic at ... Read more »

What is a private mobile network and how does it work? Guest Jeremy Rollinson, an expert in private cellular networks, joins host Keith Parsons to clarify misconceptions about private mobile networks, from terminology to spectrum allocations. They explore the differences between public and private networks, the evolution of private mobile networks, the importance of understanding ... Read more &#1...

Todd Thorpe is today’s guest on Heavy Wireless joining host Keith Parsons to explain the evolution of Wi-Fi technology in Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) like apartments and condos. Todd, with over 20 years of MDU experience, discusses the industry’s transformation from early coax cable services to modern managed Wi-Fi solutions. The challenges of retrofitting older ... Read more »

Wi-Fi 7 brings new features and capabilities to the market, including Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and airtime optimization, which can enhance throughput and reduce latency. In today’s episode of Heavy Wireless, host Keith Parsons and guest Phil Morgan explore the advancements and practical implications of Wi-Fi 7. Phil shares his experiences testing Wi-Fi 7 with various ... Read more »

In today’s episode, guest Cheryl Connell joins host Keith Parsons to talk about the eduroam Visitor Access (eVA) system. Cheryl explains that eVA is a free add-on for institutions with an existing eduroam setup, allowing them to create temporary usernames and passwords for guests without needing a separate guest network. They discuss the challenges of ... Read more »

In this episode of Heavy Wireless, host Keith Parsons and guest Tom Hollingsworth delve into the “experience paradox” in the tech industry: to get experience, you need to have experience. They highlight the disconnect between job requirements and candidates’ actual experience. Tom emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning, home labs, and making mistakes as essential ... Read...

In this episode of the Heavy Wireless podcast, we talk with Howard Buzick from American Bandwidth about the evolution and current state of wireless connections, particularly in guest network environments. We explore advancements in Wi-Fi technologies, the workings of Passpoint (formerly Hotspot 2.0), and the differences between Passpoint and Open Roaming.  Howard explains how American ... Read mor...

Today on Heavy Wireless we discuss the LATYS Focus device. This innovative RF technology amplifies and directs signals without traditional networking layers. Our guest is Artmiz Golkaramnay, Founder of LATYS. Artmiz explains the device’s functionality, which includes a directional antenna for focused signal amplification; its technical specifications; practical applications in industrial set...