un·bound·ed Transmission media which do not have any physical connection between two communicating devices.

CNWE – Technical Essay #3 – Troubleshooting AP/Client Asymmetry and Rate Adaptation

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series CWNE

Summary I advocate for planning symmetry in my WLAN designs and avoid, whenever possible, creating an unbalanced relationship between transmitters and receivers regarding their radio capabilities. Following the deployment of a new wireless network in a large public venue, it was recognised during validation and by the end client that...

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CNWE – Technical Essay #1 – Implementing a converged 802.1x wireless solution for SSID consolidation within a large public venue.

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series CWNE

Introduction A key consideration when designing wireless networks for large venues is ensuring that all appropriate steps are taken to maximise airtime efficiency. Multipurpose facilities, with a diverse range of use cases, often find SSID consolidation challenging due to a requirement for macro or micro-segmentation of user data traffic, usually...

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CWNE – Certified Wireless Network Expert

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series CWNE

This one feels different. After almost 10 years of study, personal and professional development, opportunities to work on incredible projects, and collaboration with many like-minded individuals, I’m truly delighted to share that I’ve been awarded the title of Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE). A huge thank you to the CWNP...

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Wireless APoS Survey of LPV Tiered Seating Installations

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series The Stadium Project

Introduction Tiered seating, or bleachers as they are referred too in the US are a common sight in large public venues (LPV) and arenas, as they maximise the total floor area whilst allowing all visitors un-obstructed views of the main floor/performance area, typically constructed of pre-cast concrete, they provide a...

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Cisco 9800 CAPWAP Discovery w/ NAT

In certain instances, it may be a required to install a wireless LAN controller (WLC) behind a NAT boundary, requiring that the IP address used for CAPWAP discovery during access point (AP) initialisation, be defined as the NATed IP address, as opposed to the real one assigned to the wireless...

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