Wi-Fi Generation Naming It’s worth addressing a growing trend where people, organizations, and manufacturers are misaligning IEEE Wireless LAN Standards (802.11) with Wi-Fi generation numbers. While this may stem from a noble intention to clarify the naming convention, it ultimately causes widespread confusion. By accurately mapping these standards to their corresponding Wi-Fi generations, we can…
Cisco Drops LoRaWAN Support Cisco presented at MFD12, sharing updates on Wi-Fi 7 clients, UWB, Cisco URWB (very cool announcements on URWB), and AI-RRM. One thing that stood out to me was the lack of updates on IoT—specifically, there were no details or insights shared about the recent announcement to discontinue the Cisco LoRaWAN product…
Unlocking Endless Possibilities – 8 LoRaWAN Trends for 2025 and Beyond LoRaWAN technology is at the forefront of the IoT revolution, offering unmatched advantages in low-power, long-range connectivity. As industries worldwide embrace digital transformation, LoRaWAN stands out as a versatile and cost-effective solution for connecting billions of devices across diverse applications. From smart cities to precision agriculture, LoRaWAN is…
A Guide to Decrypting WPA2-Enterprise in Wireshark Occasionally troubleshooting Wi-Fi connectivity requires analyzing the headers of Wi-Fi frames. Other times, digging further up the OSI stack at layer 3 and 4 is necessary. This latter case is complicated by the fact that most Wi-Fi traffic is encrypted at layer two using WPA2. Fortunately, with a few pieces of…
Cisco Wi-Fi 7: A Leap into the Future, with Room for Reflection Cisco has stepped boldly into the future of wireless networking with its Wi-Fi 7 announcements from Cisco Live Melbourne 2024 and #MFD12. These APs showcase faster speeds, smarter capabilities, and a more unified ecosystem. The promises are ambitious, with advanced features like Ultra-Wideband (UWB) integration, simplified…
How to install and setup Nzyme on your WLANPi to create a WiFi network and security threat monitor Nzyme: Turn Your Wi-Fi into a Super Sleuth (But Don’t Be a Nosy Neighbor) Feeling like your Wi-Fi network is being infiltrated by shadowy figures? Well, fret no more! Nzyme is here to be your Wi-Fi’s very own Sherlock…
How Meter is Making Networking Cool Again In a world of increasing network demands, Meter is redefining what modern networking can and should be. Founded by two visionary network engineers, Meter aims to make networking not only more efficient but also more engaging by integrating innovative hardware, software, and operational capabilities. Let’s explore how Meter…
Cisco Ultra Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) jumps the tank in 2025 As painful as it may be for some to hear, Wi-Fi may not be the solution to all your wireless requirements. In fact, this exact topic was recently discussed on a Tech Field Day podcast, “Wi-Fi isn’t always the Best Solution.” Some scenarios in…
Network as a Service: The Future of Connectivity as a Utility “Connectivity should be as simple, secure, and reliable as electricity.” Nile opened their presentation at #MFD12 with the quote above. For those not familiar with Nile, they are reimaging wired and wireless networking with a bold vision of what modern networks aim to achieve. This vision encapsulates the promise…
Nile Shows up to a Mobility Field Day Event This week marks the first time Nile presents at a Mobility Field Day event (#MFD12). Nile has presented at two Tech Field Day Networking Field Day events (#NFD32 & #NFD34). If you are not familiar with Nile, they are a relatively new company with a goal of revolutionizing enterprise networking by combining…
