Episodes

  • HW044: Unpacking NETGEAR’s Enterprise Wireless and Wired Portfolio (Sponsored)

    HW044: Unpacking NETGEAR’s Enterprise Wireless and Wired Portfolio (Sponsored)
    Jan 28 2025
    NETGEAR is known for consumer networking products, but it also offers a robust porfolio of wireless and wired networking products designed for the enterprise. On today’s Heavy Wireless, sponsored by NETGEAR, we take a close look at the hardware, software, and services that NETGEAR offers to enterprise customers. That includes Wi-Fi 7 APs, a full... Read more »
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    26 mins
  • HW043: Is OFDMA Worth It?

    HW043: Is OFDMA Worth It?
    Jan 8 2025
    OFDMA, or Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access, was introduced in 802.11ax. This technology allows a radio to split a single channel into multiple sub-carriers, which in turn can be used to send data to multiple devices at the same time. OFDMA is meant to reduce congestion by allowing APs to allocate resource units among, and communicate... Read more »
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    29 mins
  • HW042: The Past, Present, and Future of MetaGeek

    HW042: The Past, Present, and Future of MetaGeek
    Dec 10 2024
    In this episode of the Heavy Wireless podcast, host Keith Parsons interviews Brian Tuttle, co-founder of MetaGeek. Brian recounts the company’s origins, starting with the development of the WiSpy spectrum analyzer, and highlights key products like inSSIDer and Chanalyzer. The discussion covers MetaGeek’s mission to visualize wireless landscapes, the impact of their tools on network... Read more »
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    27 mins
  • HW041: Dealing with Client and AP Power Mismatch

    HW041: Dealing with Client and AP Power Mismatch
    Nov 26 2024
    Today on Heavy Wireless we dive into how to address power mismatches that can arise between wireless clients and APs. We talk about how to measure output from antennas and APs, regulations that affect your deployment, why cranking up the output on an AP doesn’t necessarily result in better coverage, and more. Guest Connor Burke... Read more »
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    24 mins
  • HW040: Unpacking Wi-Fi 7’s Multi-Link Operation (MLO)

    HW040: Unpacking Wi-Fi 7’s Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
    Nov 12 2024
    Multi-Link Operation (MLO) is a major feature of Wi-Fi 7. At a high level, MLO allows a client and an AP to communicate using multiple radios and frequencies simultaneously. The result is an increase in throughput and resiliency. Today’s Heavy Wireless podcast dives into MLO with guest Jim Palmer, who presented on the topic at... Read more »
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    27 mins
  • HW039: Demystifying Private Mobile Networks

    HW039: Demystifying Private Mobile Networks
    Oct 29 2024
    What is a private mobile network and how does it work? Guest Jeremy Rollinson, an expert in private cellular networks, joins host Keith Parsons to clarify misconceptions about private mobile networks, from terminology to spectrum allocations. They explore the differences between public and private networks, the evolution of private mobile networks, the importance of understanding... Read more »
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    27 mins
  • HW038: From Coax to Fiber: Wi-Fi Evolution in Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs)

    HW038: From Coax to Fiber: Wi-Fi Evolution in Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs)
    Oct 16 2024
    Todd Thorpe is today’s guest on Heavy Wireless joining host Keith Parsons to explain the evolution of Wi-Fi technology in Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) like apartments and condos. Todd, with over 20 years of MDU experience, discusses the industry’s transformation from early coax cable services to modern managed Wi-Fi solutions. The challenges of retrofitting older... Read more »
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    24 mins
  • HW037: Is Wi-Fi 7 the Game Changer We’ve Been Waiting For?

    HW037: Is Wi-Fi 7 the Game Changer We’ve Been Waiting For?
    Oct 1 2024
    Wi-Fi 7 brings new features and capabilities to the market, including Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and airtime optimization, which can enhance throughput and reduce latency. In today’s episode of Heavy Wireless, host Keith Parsons and guest Phil Morgan explore the advancements and practical implications of Wi-Fi 7. Phil shares his experiences testing Wi-Fi 7 with various... Read more »
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    26 mins