The Digital Experience Podcast

Wi Fi Channel Utilization 101

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

Topics you'll learn about:

• Basics of Wi-Fi channels
• Co-channel interference
• Channel planning
• Channel utilization
• And more! 

10 Huge Wi-Fi Antenna Mistakes You Need To Avoid

Antennas are undervalued and poorly understood elements in WLAN networks. Many times, antennas are the root of Wi-Fi performance problems. But if you understand RF, then there are common sense things we can follow and avoid. Let's consider 10 common antenna mistakes and their impact on the end user Wi-Fi experience. 

Some topics we'll cover:

• Sources of antenna interference
• Poor antenna placement examples
• What not to do with antenna placement
• And much more! 

Understanding Bluetooth Low Energy, Cellular, and Zigbee

Understanding common non-Wi-Fi protocols and how they work together and interfere with one another will make it easier to find and fix wireless issues. With this knowledge you can get to the root cause of Wi-Fi issues faster and ensure a better end user experience. 

Topics we'll discuss:

• Bluetooth (BLE)
• Cellular solutions (LTE, LTE-U, 5G & CBRS)
• Zigbee 

What you'll learn on this webinar:
Understand common non-Wi-Fi protocols in the enterprise, their use cases, the spectrum they use, and how they work together.

How Multicast and Broadcast Are Handled on Wi Fi Networks

The different methods of traffic flow and data transfer in IP Networks can greatly influence the digital experience of your users. This week, let's dive in to the basics of Multicast and Broadcast and how they are handled on Wi-Fi networks.

Some topics we'll cover:

• The definitions of Multicast and Broadcast traffic.  
• How are these used on Wi-Fi Networks?
• How are unicast packets acknowledged on Layer 2 vs. Ethernet?
• Real use cases.
• And more!

Mike Complains About Site Survey Documents

In this episode, Mike Graham, Solutions Engineer, and Jim Vajda, CWNE #183, discuss site survey reports. We'll dive into the pains and uses of site survey documents - and how they can be improved. 

Topics we'll cover:

• Audiences for these reports
• Report elements that each audience needs
• Report elements that are often omitted
• Common report writing practices
• Real use cases
• And more! 

End Point Connectivity 101

Is it the client or the Wi-Fi?  

Learn how to get to the root cause of connectivity 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, SpectraLink, Honeywell and more)
• Mobile phones (Windows, iOS, Android)
• Laptops (Windows, MacOS, Android)

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The basics of Wi-Fi client decision making
• Troubleshooting home networks for remote employees
• The basics of Wi-Fi client decision making
• How to troubleshoot roaming performance for individual clients, as well as groups of similar clients
• How to troubleshoot coverage, congestion and interference issues
• The mechanics of roaming
• Common Wi-Fi issues
• How to detect roaming issues with 7SIGNAL's Mobile Eye

Wi-Fi 101-Basic Elements, Troubleshooting & Myths | Remote Workers

Organizations spend millions of dollars on their wireless networks but now, the future success of the business depends on remote workers using personal equipment. 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!

How 7SIGNAL complements Cisco DNA Assurance

"I have the best Cisco network money can buy, why do I need 7SIGNAL?" 

75% of our customers deployed Cisco AP's and still use 7SIGNAL to complement their Wi-Fi and IoT investments. On this episode, you'll learn how to increase visibility into your network for optimized performance and reliability. 

Topics we'll cover:

• Strengths of Cisco DNA Assurance, 7SIGNAL Mobile Eye, and 7SIGNAL Sapphire Eye
• Why Cisco & 7SIGNAL are better together
• Feature highlights
• Use cases - What our customers are saying

A Deep Dive Into DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection)

Did you know that Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) is a technique used in IEEE 802.11 wireless networks that permits devices to dynamically switch the operating frequency of transmission in order to avoid interference with other devices? Well, maybe you did know that much. But, there's a lot more to it!

Some topics we'll cover:

• What is Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)?
• Why is DFS important?
• DFS Operation
• Challenges from DFS
• Design Considerations
• 6 GHz Shared Spectrum Rules
• And more!

Wi Fi 6E Post FCC Program Briefing

The U.S. FCC met April 23rd, 2020 to permit unlicensed use of the 6 GHz Band - We'll tell you everything you need to know!

The FCC ruling this week is a pretty big deal!  The 6 GHz band allocation will have an impact on the "connected world" for years to come.  On this special webinar we'll provide a full update on the FCC’s decision and its impact on you. 

Topics we'll cover:

• What is Wi-Fi 6E and 6 GHz?
• The FCC ruling itself
• What the FCC’s decisions mean for Wi-Fi
• How Wi-Fi 6E will be deployed in the enterprise
• And more!