Episodios

  • HW052: How Capable Is My Wi-Fi Client?

    HW052: How Capable Is My Wi-Fi Client?
    May 13 2025
    Today on Heavy Wireless we welcome Francois Verges, who designed a database tool to help Wi-Fi engineers easily find client device capabilities. It provides quick access to key specs like data rates, Wi-Fi versions, and vendor documentation. It’s designed to be a go-to option when looking for Wi-Fi client specifications. We discuss why he developed... Read more »
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    24 m
  • HW051: How Wi-Fi Devices Handle Roaming On 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz Bands

    HW051: How Wi-Fi Devices Handle Roaming On 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz Bands
    Apr 29 2025
    Today on Heavy Wireless we welcome Jerry Olla to give us details from his talk “Roaming Wars: How Wi-Fi Devices Handle 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz”. Jerry tested the roaming behavior of popular Wi-Fi clients across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz. He explains his testing protocol and results, and answers questions such as whether tri-band... Read more »
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    23 m
  • HW050: A New Free Tool for Visualizing the Wi-Fi Spectrum

    HW050: A New Free Tool for Visualizing the Wi-Fi Spectrum
    Apr 15 2025
    If you’ve been looking for an interactive chart to visualize the Wi-Fi spectrum, look no further than guest Joel Crane’s spectrum viewer. With the spectrum visualizer, you can pan across the spectrum, zoom in and out, and select specific regulatory domains. Joel shares his inspiration for the project and how he accomplished it with a... Read more »
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    24 m
  • HW049: Updates on Wi-Fi Security, Wi-Fi 7 and WPA3

    HW049: Updates on Wi-Fi Security, Wi-Fi 7 and WPA3
    Apr 1 2025
    Host Keith Parsons and guest Stephen Orr took time at the Wireless LAN Professionals Conference in Phoenix this past February to discuss the security implications of Wi-Fi 7. Stephen explains that new features in Wi-Fi 7 require specific security protocols such as WPA3 to function. Challenges with device onboarding and secure authentication are addressed next,... Read more »
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    27 m
  • HW048: Indoor GPS: Why Can’t We Get a Signal In Here?

    HW048: Indoor GPS: Why Can’t We Get a Signal In Here?
    Mar 18 2025
    Why can’t we get a GPS signal indoors and what does that mean for modern wireless technology? Guest Luke Jenkins has answers. He starts with the history, functionality, and applications of GPS and GNSS technologies and the proliferation of satellites enhancing navigation accuracy. He then delves into the technical aspects such as atomic clocks, signal... Read more »
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    31 m
  • HW047: Diverse Career Paths In the Wi-Fi Industry

    HW047: Diverse Career Paths In the Wi-Fi Industry
    Mar 4 2025
    There are multiple avenues into a career in Wi-Fi. Today on Heavy Wireless, we explore different career paths with guests Sam Clements and Tauni Odia. Sam shares his unconventional journey from working at a gas station to becoming a Wi-Fi networking professional. He emphasizes the value of certifications and seizing opportunities. Tauni, with a background... Read more »
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    26 m
  • HW046: The Flipper Zero: A Swiss Army Knife for Tech Enthusiasts

    HW046: The Flipper Zero: A Swiss Army Knife for Tech Enthusiasts
    Feb 18 2025
    The Flipper Zero is like a Swiss Army knife for wireless tech enthusiasts. Today’s guest, Jason Beshara, is teaching a course on the Flipper Zero device at WLPC Phoenix 2025. He discusses its functions, including its ability to send and receive a variety of radio signals including Bluetooth, NFC, and sub-gigahertz frequencies. The conversation covers... Read more »
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    25 m
  • HW045: A Comprehensive Guide to Wi-Fi Explorer Pro 3: Features, Insights, and More!

    HW045: A Comprehensive Guide to Wi-Fi Explorer Pro 3: Features, Insights, and More!
    Feb 4 2025
    Wi-Fi Explorer Pro is a popular wireless scanner. On today’s show we dive into the tool with its creator, Adrian Granados. We also talk about the launch of the new book Wi-Fi Explorer Pro 3 – The Definitive User Guide, written by Granados and co-author Nigel Bowden. We delve into the history and features of... Read more »
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    27 m
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