The Digital Experience Podcast

Update on 6GHz in Global Regulatory Domains

What is up with 6GHz? In this session, we will dive into some of the basics of 6GHz - discussing how clients find an AP to join in 6GHz, the channel plans in different regulatory domains and much more. Join us for this episode with Keith Parsons, and we'll give you the insights you need for what's to come with 6GHz.

Appropriate Uses of Spectrum Analysis in Network Design

In this session, we will take a closer look at spectrum analysis in network design - we'll cover not only the basics of what you can detect in spectrum analysis, but also its various use cases and applications. 

Some topics we'll cover:

• What you can see with spectrum analysis in network design
• When you would use spectrum analysis in network design
• Why would you use spectrum analysis in network design
• And more!

Thinking About a Wireless RFP? How to Glean True TCO

In this episode, we are joined by special guest, Lee Badman! RFP time can be stressful, with a lot riding on it. It’s one thing to simply shop for new WLAN hardware, but capturing what true cost of ownership (TCO) for a wireless system will be over time can be daunting.

In this session, we'll discuss:

• Why the topic of TCO matters at RFP time
• Common pitfalls to getting TCO wrong
• Suggestions to keep budgets in check, and to keep you in the drivers seat when dealing with vendors
• And more!

Understanding the Role that the Wired Network Infrastructure Plays in WLAN Design

Ensuring an optimal digital experience for your end users requires a thorough understanding of the wired network infrastructure and how this affects WLAN design. In this episode with Chris Minton, 7SIGNAL Solutions Engineer, we dive into several use cases of how the setup of these networks coincide with one another. 

We'll discuss how the following play into WLAN design:

• Wired Physical Network Infrastructure
• Wired Network Services
• Wired Network Infrastructure Power
• And more!

Wi-Fi Device Connectivity 101

Is the Wi-Fi getting blamed for poor device connectivity? Find out how to know definitively what's causing the issues.  

Organizations spend millions of dollars on their wireless devices but few "play nicely" on the network. Understanding how to find the root cause of wireless device connectivity issues will ensure a better end user experience.

Devices we'll discuss:

• Pickers & Scanners (Zebra, Vocera, Spectralink, Honeywell, GE and more)
• Mobile phones (Windows, iOS, Android)
• Laptops (Windows, MacOS, Android)

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The basics of Wi-Fi client roaming
• How to troubleshoot roaming performance for individual clients, as well as groups of similar clients
• The mechanics of roaming
• Common Wi-Fi roaming issues
• How to detect roaming issues with 7SIGNAL's Mobile Eye

**Wi-Fi Basic Elements & Troubleshooting

Wi-Fi Basic Elements & Troubleshooting

Wi Fi 101 - Basic Elements & Troubleshooting

Organizations spend millions of dollars on their wireless networks but very few people understand how they really work. Understanding how Wi-Fi works will help you troubleshoot and diagnose Wi-Fi issues faster. 

Topics you'll learn about:

• Root cause of Wi-Fi issues
• Licensed & unlicensed bands
• Channel planning
• Types of interference
• And more!

Budgeting for WLAN Improvements

If your organization is like most, you have a budget process that must be followed to allocate funds.  When planning a Wi-Fi project, it is important to understand all aspects and stages of the project in order to determine an appropriate budget.  We'll help you layout a plan and give you a process to follow that can help justify your spend.  

What you'll learn in this episode

• Understanding cost elements
• Justifying your spend to your boss
• Planning the design and installation phases
• And more!

Budgeting for WLAN Improvements

If your organization is like most, you have a budget process that must be followed to allocate funds.  When planning a Wi-Fi project, it is important to understand all aspects and stages of the project in order to determine an appropriate budget.  We'll help you layout a plan and give you a process to follow that can help justify your spend.  

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Understanding cost elements
• Justifying your spend to your boss
• Planning the design and installation phases
• And more!

Wi-Fi 101

Organizations spend millions of dollars on their wireless networks but very few people understand how they really work. Understanding how Wi-Fi works will help you troubleshoot and diagnose Wi-Fi issues faster.