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…
The Mother of Wi-Fi: Hedy Lamarr’s Contributions to Technology Heidi Lamarr was a glamorous and stylish actress from the golden aga of cinema and a regular on the red carpets. She was also a brilliant thinker who laid the foundation for modern wireless communication, including Wi-Fi. Plot twist! This isn’t just an overblown script pitch—this…
A quick overview of WLPC EU 2024 It was wonderful to reconnect with friends and colleagues once again in the historical capital of Bohemia during the 10th Anniversary of WLPC EU in Prague, October 23-25, 2024. This year was 10% larger than the previous year with 25% of attendees registering for a boot camp. Additionally, 25%…
What should you think about when performing Access Point on a Stick (APoS) measurements? What is an APoS? “AP on a Stick” (APoS) is a wireless network testing method where one or more access point(s) (AP) are temporarily mounted on a pole, tripod, or other portable structure to simulate a permanent deployment. This setup is used to…
Antennae vs. Antennas: A Grammar Zealot’s Guide to Bugging Out (and Sounding Smart) Listen up, word nerds and grammar enthusiasts. Today, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of a linguistic conundrum that’s been plaguing Wi-Fi practitioners for far too long: the epic debate between “antennae” and “antennas.” We’re about to embark on a journey through the treacherous terrain of entomology, radio…
Wireless IoT Presentation at Wi-Co Montreal On August 2024, I spoke about wireless IoT technologies focusing on Wi-Fi HaLow at the 2024 Wi-Co event in Montréal. Comparison IoT technologies, including BLE, Zigbee, and LoRaWAN were briefly described and then HaLow was showcased. The talk was not recorded, but you can download the slide deck from the Wi-Co presentation here or…
Wi-Fi Security Trends from Aruba Central HPE Aruba Networks provided an excellent overview of WI-Fi 7 and WPA3 observations during their AP730 and Wi-Fi 7 update as part of the Network Field Day Exclusive at HPE Discover from Tech Field Day (TFDx) during the HPE Discover Aruba Atmosphere event. The observations were based on many data points from customer…
Update on the HPE acquisition of Juniper Networks This is the week of the HPE Discover 2024 conference. It also marks the first time a tech company hosts their keynote and customer event at the famed Sphere in Las Vegas. While the Sphere is a great marketing distraction, let’s talk about what might be the…
Navigating Vendor Conferences: The Freedom of Choice Picture this: a tech conference in Las Vegas—the neon lights, the slot machines, and the occasional Elvis impersonator. Imagine a vendor claiming exclusive rights to the city for a week. It’s like saying, “Sorry, other vendors, you can’t play in our sandbox, and you certainly can’t post about…
