Episodios

  • HW035: The Experience Paradox

    HW035: The Experience Paradox
    Sep 3 2024
    In this episode of Heavy Wireless, host Keith Parsons and guest Tom Hollingsworth delve into the “experience paradox” in the tech industry: to get experience, you need to have experience. They highlight the disconnect between job requirements and candidates’ actual experience. Tom emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning, home labs, and making mistakes as essential... Read more »
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    29 m
  • HW034: Fixing Your Indoor Cellular Coverage

    HW034: Fixing Your Indoor Cellular Coverage
    Aug 20 2024
    In this episode of the Heavy Wireless podcast, we talk with Howard Buzick from American Bandwidth about the evolution and current state of wireless connections, particularly in guest network environments. We explore advancements in Wi-Fi technologies, the workings of Passpoint (formerly Hotspot 2.0), and the differences between Passpoint and Open Roaming. Howard explains how American... Read more »
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    26 m
  • HW033: Repeater, Extender or Something Else? What Is the LATYS Focus?

    HW033: Repeater, Extender or Something Else? What Is the LATYS Focus?
    Aug 7 2024
    Today on Heavy Wireless we discuss the LATYS Focus device.This innovative RF technology amplifies and directs signals without traditional networking layers. Our guest is Artmiz Golkaramnay, Founder of LATYS. Artmiz explains the device’s functionality, which includes a directional antenna for focused signal amplification; its technical specifications; practical applications in industrial settings; cost benefits; and ease... Read more »
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    29 m
  • HW032: What’s New With RUCKUS MDUs – From Wi-Fi 7 to AI (Sponsored)

    HW032: What’s New With RUCKUS MDUs – From Wi-Fi 7 to AI (Sponsored)
    Jul 30 2024
    Providing Wi-Fi in multi-dwelling units (MDUs) such as apartments or dormitories is complicated. These environments require dense AP deployments, have to provide secure access to lots of users, must support myriad device types, and must offer good performance. Our guests are Kyle Leissner, founder of Wire Star; and Bart Giordano, president of the RUCKUS at... Read more »
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    27 m
  • HW031: Wi-Fi Surveys – Past, Present & Future

    HW031: Wi-Fi Surveys – Past, Present & Future
    Jul 9 2024
    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 »
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    27 m
  • HW030: Down and Dirty with Industrial Wireless

    HW030: Down and Dirty with Industrial Wireless
    Jun 25 2024
    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 »
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    35 m
  • HW029: COWs, COLTs, and WOWs

    HW029: COWs, COLTs, and WOWs
    Jun 11 2024
    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 »
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    25 m
  • HW028: Highlights from Wi-Fi World Congress USA

    HW028: Highlights from Wi-Fi World Congress USA
    May 28 2024
    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 »
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    33 m