The Digital Experience Podcast

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!

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
• 6 GHz Automated Frequency Control (AFC) in the US
• And more! 

Basics of 802.11 Arbitration Processes & Wireless Contention Domains

When co-channel interference occurs, the quality of your digital experience is negatively impacted. That's why it is crucial to understand the solution behind these kind of issues. Let's take a deep dive into the basics of 802.11 Arbitration and how these disputes are handled in the wireless space. 

Some topics we'll cover:

• What is 802.11 Arbitration?
• How Arbitration Works
• Co-Channel Interference Implications
• Impact on Design Approach
• Wide-channel Contention
• And more!

Understanding Basic Wi Fi Antenna Concepts

The dos and don'ts of antenna selection and placement.

After all the effort invested in selecting a WLAN vendor and planning an Enterprise wireless LAN, many underestimate the importance of antenna selection and careful placement, and end up settling for lower performance than they were expecting.  It will come as no surprise that antenna placement at the home also impacts your remote workers! 

In this episode, we'll give you a straightforward and not overly technical overview of antenna design, to provide guidance on choosing the right antenna and maximizing coverage and capacity, and to identify common antenna deployment mistakes to be avoided. 

Topics we'll cover:

• Antennas 101
• Remote worker support
• Selecting Antenna Types
• External Antenna Considerations
• Antenna Placement Best Practices
• Coverage vs Capacity
• Site Surveys and RF Planning
• Continuous Performance Monitoring

Understanding the RF Link Between the AP and Client Devices

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Minton, Solutions Engineer and Jim Vajda, CWNE #183 for understanding the RF link between AP and client devices. We will review the 802.11 Stations and Medium in a typical WFH setup, using the Sapphire Eye 250 and Mobile Eye. We'll put you in the know for how to provide an optimal WFH wireless experience. 

Some topics we'll cover:

• Common home WLAN design scenarios
• How to tackle home WLAN issues
• Advice for improvements
• Real use cases
• And more! 

Understanding QoS in Multi Service WLANs

Quality of Service (QoS) is crucial to enhancing the digital experience of your end users. This week, we'll take a closer look at how QoS and managing network resources can be utilized in Multi-Service WLANs.

Some topics we'll cover:

• What is QoS?
• How does QoS work?
• Ways in which traffic is prioritized.
• How is this used in Multi-Service WLANs?
• Real use cases
• And more!