In today's episode, we're joined by Greg Ennis, author of “Beyond Everywhere: How Wi-Fi Became the World’s Most Beloved Technology." A leader in the Wi-Fi industry, Greg was the former VP of Technology of Wi-Fi Alliance and wrote the 1993 proposal that was ultimately adopted as the foundational technology for Wi-Fi. Greg tells us more about the early days of hashing out the connectivity protocol and some of the challenges that were overcome to make Wi-Fi the ubiquitous technology it is today. We also discuss the future of Wi-Fi and how opening up the 6 GHz band will support emerging use cases. Join us for this special episode.

Beyond Everywhere: How Wi-Fi Became the World's Most Beloved Technology: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC49KNYB  
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In this episode, we discuss how professional sports teams can gain a competitive advantage by improving their connectivity. Mike Zeto, Chief Commercial Officer at Boingo, joins us to talk about a recent deployment of Wi-Fi 6 at the Washington Commanders' all-weather training facility. Mike explains that sports teams are looking to leverage the latest player training technologies for improved performance, and how VR and wearable technologies are making that a reality. Listen to this episode for more about how Wi-Fi 6's low latency and high throughput will shape the future of professional sports.

Washington Commanders elevate training with Boingo Wi-Fi 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpp-c-PRWPY
5G & Wi-Fi Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas: https://www.boingo.com/commanders
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In today's episode, we're discussing the role of Wi-Fi 6 in the Industrial IoT (IIoT) landscape with our guest Marian Kost, VP and GM of Connectivity at Texas Instruments. Marian discusses how Wi-Fi 6 has supported performance improvements for IoT products in dense environments, and how the addition of new networks creates a more reliable and robust connectivity experience for applications like electric vehicles, HVAC systems, and patient monitoring. We also talk about how smart cities can utilize Wi-Fi 6 by building on top of existing infrastructures, and what designers should consider when developing Wi-Fi enabled IoT devices. Listen to learn more about how Wi-Fi 6 is shaping the future of IIoT.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6®: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-6
Internet of Things: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/internet-of-things
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In this episode, we're talking about Wi-Fi 7's unique feature set with Eric McLaughlin, VP and GM of Wireless Solutions at Intel. We discuss how all the previous generations of Wi-Fi have laid the foundation for continuous improvements, and what distinguishes Wi-Fi 7 from Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E. We review the technical specifications of Wi-Fi 7, including how the change from 1K QAM to 4K QAM delivers a higher density signal for increased performance. Listen to learn how Wi-Fi 7 will support complex applications like Wi-Fi Sensing and provide an enhanced connectivity experience for consumers.

Lisbon demonstration showcases how Wi-Fi Sensing can assist in a critical scenario: https://www.wi-fi.org/beacon/the-beacon/lisbon-demonstration-showcases-how-wi-fi-sensing-can-assist-in-a-critical-scenario
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In this episode, we're joined by Jack Raynor, co-chair of the Open Converged Wireless Project Group with the Telecom Infra Project (TIP). We discuss how the TIP OpenWiFi community has created an open-source tech stack that aims to democratize premium Wi-Fi experiences for end users. With deployments in Ireland, India, and Pakistan, TIP OpenWiFi maintains tens of thousands of access points, serving users across verticles like retail, healthcare, and smart cities. Listen to learn more about what makes Wi-Fi the first choice for connectivity in multi-dwelling scenarios, and how 6 GHz will impact AR/VR use cases in the enterprise space.

For more information on TIP OpenWiFi: https://telecominfraproject.com/openwifi/
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In today's episode, we're joined by Kelly Burroughs, Solutions Director for Enterprise at iBwave, and Tony Singh, Sales Engineer at iBwave. Kelly and Tony share how network design practices have evolved with each generation of Wi-Fi and discuss emerging use cases in the enterprise environment. We discuss why Wi-Fi is the premier connectivity technology for enterprise, and how our guests believe it complements private 5G networks in outdoor scenarios. Listen to learn how Wi-Fi is supporting more enterprise applications than ever before, and how Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7's increased throughput and low latency will shape future innovations.

The transformative impact of Wi-Fi 6E on the University of Michigan with Ravi Pendse of the University of Michigan: https://www.wi-fi.org/signal/episode-17-the-transformative-impact-of-wi-fi-6e-on-the-university-of-michigan-with-ravi
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In this episode, we're joined by Vijay Nagarajan, VP, Wireless Connectivity Division at Broadcom, to discuss Wi-Fi 7's Multi-Link Operation (MLO) feature. Vijay shares that each generation of Wi-Fi® has evolved to support the current consumer needs and use cases, and Wi-Fi 7 is no exception. With demand for media-rich, immersive experiences growing every day, Wi-Fi 7's core offering of MLO will deliver ultra-low latency and high speeds. Listen to learn about MLO's functionality and how Wi-Fi 7 will enable complex applications like AR/VR/XR, video, and more.

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Today's episode is all about Wi-Fi 7. Rahul Patel, Senior VP and GM for Cloud Connectivity and Networking at Qualcomm, joins us to discuss the next generation of Wi-Fi technology and the advanced feature set that will support emerging, complex applications. Rahul tells us about some of the structural changes that will allow Wi-Fi 7 to change the game, including channelization, Multi-Link Operation, and adaptive puncturing. Listen to learn more about which technologies work alongside with Wi-Fi 7 and why it is expected to be adopted rapidly once available.

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In today's episode, we're discussing ethical data collection over Wi-Fi networks with Nabil Bukhari, CTO of Extreme Networks. Nabil explains that anonymized data resides in multiple categories, which gives Wi-Fi operators insight into efficiency, behavior, and risk mitigation. We also talk about how this data serves to create new experiences for sports fans, and the impact that will have on venue owners. Listen as we take a deep dive into data.

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Today's episode is all about Wi-Fi EasyMesh. We're joined by Metin Taskin, Founder, CEO and CTO of Airties, to discuss the rise in broadband service providers employing Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh. We discuss how Wi-Fi EasyMesh's standards-based approach to Wi-Fi networks utilizes multiple access points for an efficient, flexible user experience, and Metin tells us how Airties' focus on Wi-Fi EasyMesh has contributed to delivering better software for home Wi-Fi solutions. Listen to learn more about how this standards-based solution will bring innovation to software and Wi-Fi chipsets.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh™: https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-easymesh
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