The Digital Experience Podcast

Bags of Crap and WLAN Friends: Navigating the Realities of Wi-Fi Networking

Wireless networking is more than just technology—it's a delicate balance of strategy, politics, and diplomacy. Mistakes can quickly lead to chaos, both for your projects and your professional reputation.

 

Join industry expert Lee Badman as he breaks down the high-level requirements for successful wireless networking and uncovers the often-overlooked nuances of Wi-Fi as just one piece of the larger network puzzle.

 

Whether you're a seasoned IT pro or new to the wireless world, this webinar will provide practical insights to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of networking.

Wi-Fi Troubleshooting for Network Engineers: Mastering Wireless Challenges

Network engineers are often expected to manage wireless networks as if they’re just an extension of the wired infrastructure. However, Wi-Fi presents a unique set of challenges that can quickly leave you facing a barrage of wireless complaints without the right tools to resolve them.

 

In this webinar, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of Wi-Fi, explore the common pitfalls of wireless networking, and provide you with practical strategies for effective troubleshooting. You'll also learn when it’s time to escalate issues beyond your team.

 

Key Takeaways:

- Understanding the key differences between wired and wireless networks. -

Recognizing the most common challenges in Wi-Fi environments.

- Practical tips for troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues with confidence.

- Knowing when and how to escalate wireless issues.

- Tools and resources to enhance your wireless troubleshooting toolkit.

 

This session is ideal for network engineers looking to deepen their wireless networking expertise and improve their troubleshooting skills.

10 Huge Antenna Mistakes You Didn't Know Were Affecting Your Wi-Fi

Are your Wi-Fi issues driving you up the wall? You might be overlooking some critical antenna mistakes that could be the culprit. Join us for an insightful webinar where we dive into the top 10 antenna blunders that may be silently sabotaging your network performance. Our experts will break down these common errors, explain their impact, and share practical solutions to help you optimize your Wi-Fi setup. Whether you’re an IT professional or a business owner looking to enhance your wireless network, this session will arm you with the knowledge to avoid these pitfalls and keep your Wi-Fi running smoothly. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your network performance!

Key Takeaways:

• Identify the most common antenna mistakes that can disrupt Wi-Fi performance
• Learn practical tips to avoid these pitfalls and improve signal strength
• Understand how antenna placement and configuration can make or break your network
• Get expert advice on optimizing your Wi-Fi setup for maximum efficiency

Is Your WLAN Obsolete?

Discover whether your network is truly up to date or falling behind the times. From the wireless standard in use to your designs, security posture, and feature sets, your network may be obsolete when it comes to Wi-Fi. But what does that really mean?

 

In this session, we'll break down the complexities and clear the confusion between theoretical standards and practical reality. Led by expert Lee Badman, we’ll provide you with the knowledge to evaluate and enhance your Wi-Fi network, ensuring it meets current demands and future needs. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of wireless technology.

Mounting Outdoor APs: Strategies for Optimal Performance

Join us for an insightful session with 7SIGNAL's Jack Clifford as we dive deep into the world of outdoor Access Points (APs). This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to optimize your outdoor wireless networks, ensuring peak performance in any environment.

 

What We'll Cover:

- Design Challenges Unique to Outdoor Wireless: Understand the distinct obstacles and considerations for outdoor Wi-Fi design.

- Point-to-Point vs. Point-to-Multipoint Networks: Learn when and how to deploy these network configurations effectively.

- Common Outdoor Wi-Fi Issues and Solutions: Identify typical issues and discover practical solutions to prevent them.

- Installation Requirements for Outdoor APs: Get the lowdown on proper installation practices to ensure robust performance.

 

Whether you're a network engineer, IT manager, or simply interested in outdoor wireless technology, this webinar will provide valuable insights to enhance your understanding and implementation of outdoor Access Points.

What Do You Really Need to Troubleshoot Enterprise Wi-Fi?

In an era where vendors promise AI-driven automation for WLAN troubleshooting, it's crucial to stay grounded in the fundamentals of wireless problem-solving. While advanced solutions offer exciting possibilities, they are not infallible, and the basics remain essential.

 

In this webinar, we'll revisit the core principles of professional WLAN support, providing you with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively address wireless issues. Learn how to distinguish between marketing hype and practical solutions, ensuring you can maintain a robust and reliable wireless network.

Wi-Fi 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About the WLAN, But Were Too Afraid to Ask

Everything you wanted to know about WLAN but were too afraid to ask!

Organizations spend millions of dollars on their wireless networks, but very few understand how they really work. With Wi-Fi 6/6E and network refreshes at the height of popularity, it's now time your entire team understands how WLAN really works and why it should be monitored and secured. This extends to the home networks of your ever-growing remote worker population as well.

Topics you'll learn about:

· How Wi-Fi works

· Root cause of Wi-Fi issues

· Licensed & unlicensed bands

· Channel planning

· Types of interference

· And more!

Zoom Out For Wi-Fi Troubleshooting

The trouble report comes in, and you get to work figuring out where the issue is in the wireless network. And that may be why you don’t solve the problem very fast.

Join us to discuss why Wi-Fi trouble may or may not be the source of frustration, and why developing a ten-thousand-foot view is imperative when it comes to troubleshooting Wi-Fi.

The Best of #WLPC24 with Keith Parsons

We are thrilled to welcome Keith Parsons back for another webinar session. Keith, CWNE #3, is the founder of WLAN Pros and has earned over 60 networking certifications. He is considered one of the world's top authorities on all things Wi-Fi.

 

We just completed the 10th anniversary of the Wireless LAN Professionals conferences. This year we had 11 3-day pre-conference boot camps, and 15 different 6-hour deep dives, plus over 50 presentations.

 

Keith will share his top ten highlights of the conference and point to the online videos you might want to check out first.

 

As well as some time for Q&A from the audience to answer your questions, and ask about what you’d like to see in future conferences.

What Doesn't Change with Wi-Fi 7?

The buzz is starting for Wi-Fi 7 now that the Wi-Fi Alliance has announced its certification program. There are lots of big numbers for marketers to bandy around, but what doesn’t change for the better when it comes to Wi-Fi 7? No one likes a party pooper, but when it comes to understanding your WLAN, truth trumps hype.