Heavy Wireless
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Heavy Wireless is a deep dive into Wi-Fi, IoT, wireless security, and more. Host Keith Parsons, CWNE#3, draws on his decades of experience to educate, entertain, and inspire those working in the WLAN industry. Each twice-monthly episode explores an aspect of wireless technology with guests including Wi-Fi engineers, industry experts, and vendors. Whether you're already a WLAN specialist or looking to expand your skills in this high-demand sector of IT, Heavy Wireless gives you the technical know-how and industry context to succeed.
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10/16/24 • 23 min
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 »
09/17/24 • 18 min
In today’s episode, guest Cheryl Connell joins host Keith Parsons to talk about the eduroam Visitor Access (eVA) system. Cheryl explains that eVA is a free add-on for institutions with an existing eduroam setup, allowing them to create temporary usernames and passwords for guests without needing a separate guest network. They discuss the challenges of... Read more »
Heavy Wireless 000: Launching In May 2023
Heavy Wireless
04/10/23 • 0 min
Heavy Wireless is a new addition to the Packet Pushers podcast network. Well-known wireless expert Keith Parsons will be hosting the show. Subscribe now and be able to say "First!" when episode 001 drops on May 2, 2023.
HW031: Wi-Fi Surveys – Past, Present & Future
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07/09/24 • 26 min
The evolution of wireless surveys is the topic of today’s Heavy Wireless podcast with guest Jussi Kivineimi of Hamina. We cover the transition from traditional on-site assessments to predictive tools, with an emphasis on the importance of a hybrid approach for accurate network design. We also tackle the role of APIs in network design, the... Read more »
HW030: Down and Dirty with Industrial Wireless
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06/25/24 • 34 min
Wastewater containers, conveyors, chemical reactors... Scott McNeil goes out where the carpet ends to do his wireless work. Today he joins the show to talk us through the basics of designing industrial wireless architecture. With advances in wireless technology, not only is wireless now reliable enough for production environments, but it’s also much cheaper than... Read more »
HW029: COWs, COLTs, and WOWs
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06/11/24 • 24 min
Natural disaster responders, large event planners, and rural kids trying to do their homework all have something in common: they need a little extra help to get connected. COWs, COLTs, and WOWs can do just that. Mark Houtz joins Keith Parsons to explain how and why COW operators do what they do. First, he explains... Read more »
HW028: Highlights from Wi-Fi World Congress USA
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05/28/24 • 33 min
A cardboard box with a circuit printed on it that harvests just enough power to activate a radio and have it chirp something out a short distance: that’s just one of the cool products and 802.11 standards that stood out at this year’s Wi-Fi World Congress USA. Drew Lentz joins the show to recap the... Read more »
05/14/24 • 19 min
Evaluating wireless use cases at a nuclear power plant is a little bit different than your average industrial job, starting with the stripdown to put on plant-provided clothing. Ferney Munoz joins us today to talk about his experience working as a wireless consultant at nuclear power plants. Obviously, radiation interference is a heightened issue, as... Read more »
HW026: Wireless Training and Certifications for IoT
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04/30/24 • 27 min
With the rapid growth of IoT across enterprise and industrial spaces, now is a good time to check in on the wireless training and certification landscape beyond Wi-Fi. Today, Tom Carpenter, the Director of Education for the Certified Wireless Network Professionals joins us to give a lay of the land. He explains how the protocols... Read more »
HW040: Unpacking Wi-Fi 7’s Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
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11/12/24 • 26 min
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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FAQ
How many episodes does Heavy Wireless have?
Heavy Wireless currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does Heavy Wireless cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Technology and Networking.
What is the most popular episode on Heavy Wireless?
The episode title 'HW030: Down and Dirty with Industrial Wireless' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Heavy Wireless?
The average episode length on Heavy Wireless is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of Heavy Wireless released?
Episodes of Heavy Wireless are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Heavy Wireless?
The first episode of Heavy Wireless was released on Apr 10, 2023.
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