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WiFi Ninjas - Wireless Networking Podcast

76 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Bi-weekly podcast about wireless technologies hosted by Mac Deryng & Matt Starling. We are discussing WiFi design, tools, tips, tech news, events, products and do interviews with very interesting individuals keen to share their knowledge with the community. Perfect for all wireless pros and enthusiasts on any level.

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Episodes

WN Podcast 076 - Airtime Utilization with Gjermund Raaen

September 28, 2021 13:15 - 45 minutes - 62 MB

Got fast WiFi? Great! There are 20+ types of MAC frames. Only one type (Data) will be send fast. The rest is slow. How slow? What is the real contribution of Control and Mgmt frames on the airtime utilization? Gjermund has all the answers for us and has created a handy calculator. Let's dive right in!

WN Podcast 075 - 802.11 Modulation

August 27, 2021 21:49 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

WiFi always works, right? Absolutely. But it's not always fast. Why is it slow or fast? Because of either high contention or slow modulation. Or both. Wait, modulation? What is it? Wonder no more and listen to us talking about just that!

WN Podcast 074 - How to Become a CWNE

August 09, 2021 13:17 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

Thinking about a career in WiFi and maybe becoming a CWNE? Was it a good choice to become a WiFi Pro in the end? Does WiFi pay the bills? How to study and stay motivated?

WN Podcast 073 - Accessing WiFi Medium aka 'The Game'

July 26, 2021 14:08 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MB

Understanding how your WiFi devices access wireless medium is absolutely imperative to get the subtleties of WiFi devices' coexistence, truly understand the contention, impact of CCI, bad design and more! Today we talk about 'The Game', also called DCF or CSMA/CA :)

WN Podcast 072 - Roaming in WiFi

July 12, 2021 20:02 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MB

How to design for spotless roaming experience? What amendments to use and when? What roaming performance to expect from different devices? How to check devices' capabilities that can affect roaming? We try to answer it all ;) Enjoy!

WN Podcast 071 - Cisco Meraki Strategy Talk with Raj Krishna

June 27, 2021 13:57 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

In case you are dying to know more about Cisco Meraki platform, data science, approach to privacy and how they leverage ML and AI to solve customer problems we've got you covered! Listen to Raj, VP Strategy & Planning, explaining how it all works!

WN Podcast 070 - Cisco Meraki Systems Manager MDM with Paul Fidler

June 11, 2021 16:47 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MB

MDM can vastly simplify onboarding of your devices while improving security. Learn about what's possible with Cisco Meraki Systems Manager MDM in an interview with Paul Fidler.

WN Podcast 069 - News from Celona with Brian White - Private Cellular in Enterprise Space

June 06, 2021 18:54 - 48 minutes - 55.9 MB

Is WiFi going to stay relevant when private cellular networks become more popular? What are the use cases of private 5G and what do you need to get it for your organisation? Listen to Brian White talking about Celona - a leader in private cellular space!

WN Podcast 068 - WiFi Troubleshooting with Keith Parsons

May 23, 2021 20:59 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MB

Want to troubleshoot WiFi as amazingly as Keith Parsons? You wish! Me too :) While no one can get even close to Keith's level, we can at least try, starting with listening to Keith's superb tips.

WN Podcast 067 - Cisco Meraki - Health Insights

May 09, 2021 11:47 - 45 minutes - 51.7 MB

Have you seen new Cisco Meraki Health view? Powerful yet simple troubleshooting is there for us to use! Listen to Steve Scarr talking about latest Meraki news and additions!

WN Podcast 066 - JNCIS Mist AI - How Did We Like the Course?

April 25, 2021 13:26 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

We have both attended the 4-days JNCIS Mist AI course and passed an exam. We have preparation tips for you and share the highlights of the course!

WN Podcast 065 - MAC Randomisation with Jim Palmer

April 10, 2021 12:48 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

MAC Randomisation in WiFi - how is it going to affect you? Listen to Jim Palmer sharing his expertise and experience about MAC randomisation and learn how to prepare your network for this change!

WN Podcast 064 - Kontakt.io IoT & RTLS with Philipp von Gilsa

March 27, 2021 14:05 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

Existing WiFi infra? Check. BLE? Check. Infrared? Check. Heat signatures cameras? Of course. Environmental sensors? Hell yeah. Empower your existing WiFi infra with Kontakt.io or use it on its own! Listen to Philipp von Gilsa discussing all things Kontakt.io!

WN Podcast 063 - Power of Location with Neil Salem from NESA

March 14, 2021 11:37 - 55 minutes - 63.4 MB

You have a blue dot on the map. What's next? Neil talks about his sleek, powerful and vendor agnostic cloud app - NESA - allowing you to set custom location-based policies in a way you've never seen before!

WN Podcast 062 - Life of Cisco TAC with Nicolas Darchis

February 28, 2021 13:44 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

[PODCAST] Curious to know more about what's happening behind the scenes of a Cisco TAC team? Listen to the stories of a WiFi TAC legend - Nicolas Darchis! :)

WN Podcast 061 - JNCIS Mist AI Course - Behind the Scenes with Jussi and Peter

February 14, 2021 17:48 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

Wondering what it takes to create a legendary course? Jussi Kiviniemi and Peter Mackenzie show us how it's done!

WN Podcast 060 - Passive vs Active Site Survey

January 31, 2021 12:30 - 48 minutes - 55 MB

Passive vs Active survey - what's the difference & what should I do?

WN Podcast 059 - Warehouse Network Design & Implementation - Success Story with Europa & Natilik

January 17, 2021 12:33 - 53 minutes - 61 MB

Listen to our latest podcast, where we discuss how @Natilik helped designing & implementing a new network for a massive warehouse with @James Tuck from @Europa. We present both sides of the story - ours (techies) and client's. Enjoy!

WN Podcast 058 - RFID RTLS with Litum

January 03, 2021 12:58 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

Did you think RFID RTLS is dead? It's certainly not! Today we have a pleasure discussing RFID RTLS with Özgür Ülkü - co-founder of Litum - a global company specialising in UWB and RFID RTLS based in Turkey. Enjoy!

WN Podcast 057 - Celona Microslicing with Andrew VonNagy and Mehmet Yavuz

December 20, 2020 12:23 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

We are delighted to have Andrew and Mehmet from Celona here to talk about their new cool feature called 'Microslicing'. It feels like a QoS on steroids but unlike traditional QoS it's amazingly easy to deploy within your Celona overlay. See by yourself!

WN Podcast 056 - Kubicon.io Wireless Sensor

December 06, 2020 14:15 - 1 hour - 113 MB

If you like sleek, fast, lightweight and bullocks-free products, you will love Kubicon.io Wireless Sensors! They are just that. Sleek, easy & delightful. Thank you Marko and Nikola!

WN Podcast 055 - Wiflex WiFi Onboarder with Jonas Dekkers

November 22, 2020 08:35 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB

How much do you like splashpages or asking users to install apps to connect to your WiFi? Forget all that 1980s stuff and take a look at your sleek alternatives! Listen to @Jonas introducing Wiflex - easy onboarding solution that works great for all verticals, devices and users!

WN Podcast 054 - Podcasting & WFH Setup - Part 2

November 08, 2020 20:26 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MB

Curious how different mics sound? Do you need a condenser, dynamic, shotgun, broadcasting or a studio mic? How does light affect image quality? Is it worth investing more in better lens & cam? Do you need acoustic treatment of your space? Find out in our latest Podcast!

WN Podcast 053 - OpenRoaming with Jerome Henry and Bart Brinckman

October 25, 2020 08:51 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

How would you feel telling your grandkids that back in your time you had to select a WiFi network you wanted to connect to from the list, use unencrypted connection in public spaces or povide your personal info on the splashpage? See how @Cisco @WBA OpenRoaming fixes it all!

WN Podcast 051 - Mist/Juniper Additional CLI Commands, API and Junos Navigation with Rikard Hjelm

October 11, 2020 20:22 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

You have configured your smashing new Juniper switch via Mist Dash and assuming you are properly nerdy (we know you are), you probably want your switch to do even more! For features not yet implemented in the dash you need to revert to CLI or API. What is the best way of doing it? Listen to Rikard talking us through that magic.

WN Podcast 051 - Validation Survey

September 27, 2020 19:47 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Validation Survey, next to the Predictive Survey & Design, is the most popular type of the engagement we do in the WiFi consultancy world. We won't exaggerate when we say we do it at least weekly and that validating / troubleshooting WiFi is a totally crucial skill.

WN Podcast 050 - UWB RTLS with WISER Systems

September 13, 2020 09:51 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

UWB is the accuracy, precision and responsiveness king in the emerging RTLS world. The market has a lot to offer already but don't just take our word for it. See WISER Systems UWB RTLS in action and listen to our nerdy chat with Logan Maxwell and Stephen Taylor.

WN Podcast 049 - Jussi Introduces Four New Mist APs

August 30, 2020 16:34 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

Do you recall Mist adding support for Juniper switches? Or that you can drag and drop Ekahau file directly into Dash? Advertise AP names so they can be easily 'spottable' in scanning tools? In case it's not enough, we are delighted to add that Mist has also released 4 new AP models! Please welcome AP12, AP32, AP33 and AP63 and listen to legendary @Jussi to find out more.

WN Podcast 048 - Apple Talk with Dan Jones

August 16, 2020 16:17 - 1 hour - 160 MB

Hey, Welcome to our latest WiFi Ninjas podcast where we talk all things Apple with Dan Jones.  In this episode we discuss both the Ninjas transitioning away from being Windows users to being fully MacOS. Dan helped with getting us set up - tricks, tips & what best apps to use.  So we thought we would get him on the show and discuss all of these to share with you :)  Hope you enjoy!  Tons of love,  WiFi Ninjas x  

WN Podcast 047 - CBRS & Private LTE 4G/5G with Andrew VonNagy

August 02, 2020 15:02 - 1 hour - 87 MB

Hey, Welcome to our latest WiFi Ninjas Podcast - In this episode we discuss CBRS & Private LTE 4G/5G with Andrew VonNagy from Celona. Also Andrew gives us a demo towards the end of the video so stay tuned! Topics: What is CBRS and Private LTE / 5G? Technical overview Technical Benefits Use Cases Device Ecosystem Celona Solution Overview (1 slide on architecture) Celona Solution Demo Web based network planner demo Web browser mgmt. Interface demo A recorded video showing vi...

WN Podcast 046 - Audio and Video Podcasting Setup with CTS

July 20, 2020 10:42 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Welcome to our latest WiFi Ninjas podcast, where we are joining forces with Rowell and Francois from Clear To Send podcast discussing our AV setups. Should you keep it simple or spend your life savings getting the equipment? XLR or USB? Webcam or DSLR or mirrorless? Tune in to learn more!

WN Podcast 045 - WiFi 6e and Future of WiFi with Gabe Desjardins from Broadcom

July 05, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

Listen to the WiFi Ninjas Podcast, where we have a pleasure discussing WiFi 6e and future of WiFi with Gabe Desjardins, Director of Product Marketing, Wireless Connectivity Division at Broadcom.

WN Podcast 044 - Mist Wired Assurance and Juniper EX Switches Automation

June 28, 2020 10:04 - 1 hour - 68 MB

Listen to the latest WiFi Ninjas podcast episode 44, where we are totally privileged to have Jussi and Abhi from Mist as our honoured guests, discussing Mist Wired Assurance and Juniper EX Switches Automation.

WN Podcast 043 - WiFi Tools by Adrian Granados

June 21, 2020 12:24 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Listen to the latest WiFi Ninjas Podcast, where we have a total pleasure speaking with a legendary developer, creator of the WiFi Explorer Pro and many other mind blasting MacOS WiFi tools, Adrian Granados!

WN Podcast 042 – Meet the Community – Dan, Paul and Chris

June 14, 2020 18:38 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

Welcome to the latest WiFi Ninjas Podcast episode!    Since we can't meet in person due to Coronavirus, we thought it would be amazing to e-meet the WiFi Community experts, talk WiFi and see how they deal with the lockdown.   Today we speak with Dan Jones, Paul Whitehead and Chris Ames in this third community-centric podcast episode.   Enjoy!   Tons of love x,   WiFi Ninjas

WN Podcast 041 - Wireless Adjuster with Devin Akin

June 07, 2020 19:16 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

Listen to the latest WiFi Ninjas Podcast, where we are discussing Wireless Adjuster course with Devin Akin - an author, absolute legend, industry dinosaur, top teacher and a great guy to have chat with. WA gaps the bridge between CWNA and CWAP. Find out how and why it is worth to attend it!

WN Podcast 040 -WLA Pod-A-Thon UWB RTLS COVID-19 Fundraiser

May 24, 2020 12:02 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

Listen to the WiFi Ninjas RTLS (surprise!) UWB focused part of the crazy 13h COVID-19 Fundraiser WLA live stream co-delivered with our great friends from the WiFi podcasting industry. Thank you WLA for organising this!

WN Podcast 039 - 7Signal Sensors with Jim Vajda

May 10, 2020 13:09 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Today we have a pleasure of discussing sensors from 7Signal with Jim Vajda! We do a deep dive into what can be achieved with two hardware (Sapphire Eye) and software (Mobile Eye) sensors, talk about use cases & benefits.

WN Podcast 038 - WiFi Assessment - Config - Part 2

April 26, 2020 19:20 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

What makes your WiFi config a good one? Listen to the part 2 of the best WiFi configuration practices and what to include in your WiFi Config Assessment report!

WN Podcast 037 – Meet the Community – Kristian, Jon and Dave

April 19, 2020 21:55 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Since we can't meet in person due to Coronavirus, we thought it would be amazing to e-meet the WiFi Community experts, talk WiFi and see how they deal with the lockdown. Welcome Kristian Roberts, Jon Foster and Dave Jones!

WN Podcast 036 - WiFi Assessment - Config - Part 1

April 12, 2020 19:46 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MB

What makes your WiFi config a good one? Listen to the Ninjas discussing best WiFi configuration practices and what to include in your WiFi Config Assessment report!

WN Podcast 035 - Meet the Community - Ryan, Matt & Peter

April 05, 2020 20:56 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Welcome the latest WiFi Ninjas Podcast episode! People are like fish in more than one way. Not only we like to drink, but we are also group animals. Since we can't meet in person due to Coronavirus, we thought it would be amazing to e-meet the WiFi Community experts, talk WiFi and see how the deal with the lockdown. Welcome Ryan Dodds, Matt Smith and Peter Dixon! Enjoy! Tons of love x, WiFi Ninjas

WN Podcast 034 - Work From Home - WiFi, Office Setup & Productivity Tips

March 29, 2020 11:03 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

Lots of us are forced to WFH due to COVID-19 outbreak. While some are well seasoned with this type of work, it's a novelty for most. Listen to the WiFi Ninjas tips about how to make the most of your home WiFi, office setup and stay productive

WN Podcast 033 - WLA with Peter MacKenzie and Alan Blake

March 15, 2020 10:04 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MB

Welcome to our new WiFi Ninjas Podcast episode! Today we talk about Wireless LAN Association with our beloved Magician Peter 'Sniffer' MacKenzie and amazing Alan 'Bad Boy of WiFi' Blake. As a President and a VP of WLA they probably know something about the organisation. Or, do they? Find out by listening to the show! Visit WLA and JOIN us here: https://wlanassociation.org/ Enjoy! Tons of love x, WiFi Ninjas

WN Podcast 032 - UWB - Sewio with Petr Sedláček and Jussi Kiviniemi

March 01, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 97.3 MB

We have a Ninja feeling that UWB will smashingly complement BLE and WiFi, filling in the gap in all verticals and environments, where extra RTLS accuracy and speed are required. Petr Sedláček (Sewio Networks s.r.o.) and Jussi Kiviniemi (Mist Systems) have both shared their extensive knowledge and valuable thoughts about UWB and we are all mega EXCITED! Listen to the latest #WiFiNinjas podcast here!

WN Podcast 031 - Surveys, Design & Teaching Tips with Ferney Munoz

February 16, 2020 23:06 - 49 minutes - 56.8 MB

Today we talk about WiFi design & teaching tips and some crazy, unconventional surveys using GPS & Segways in quite niche verticals like slums, city outdoors and mining. Welcome our special guest and a great teacher - Ferney Munoz!

WN Podcast 030 - WiFi 6E - Our Wireless Salvation

February 02, 2020 19:42 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MB

Listen to the latest WiFi Ninjas Podcast, where we discuss WiFi 6E, its drivers, challenges, numbers and share our thoughts on the topic. Enjoy!

WN Podcast 029 - RTLS with Bob Friday

January 19, 2020 17:47 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

Listen to the latest WiFi Ninjas Podcast, where we discuss indoor RTLS with an industry legend Bob Friday. Enjoy!

WN Podcast 028 - Channel vs Spectrum Utilisation & Ghost Frames with Ben Miller - Part 2

January 04, 2020 22:15 - 44 minutes - 51.4 MB

Listen to the continuation of our chat with Ben Miller, where we’re discussing channel utilisation vs spectrum utilisation vs duty cycle, ghost frames and potential impact of setting minimum data rates too high. Enjoy!

WN Podcast 027 - Channel vs Spectrum Utilisation & Ghost Frames with Ben Miller - Part 1

December 22, 2019 15:09 - 39 minutes - 13.4 MB

We are mega privileged to have Ben Miller on our show today, where we’re discussing channel utilisation vs spectrum utilisation vs duty cycle, ghost frames and potential impact of setting minimum data rates too high. Enjoy!