As an engineer who has studied the CWNP track and taken the CWAP exam, I have seen enough evidence to build a strong argument for disabling MU-MIMO, especially when researching best practices for very high-density wireless deployments within large public venues. This is only the start of the journey, as,...
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Wireless APoS Survey of LPV Tiered Seating Installations
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...
Continue reading...“Field” Testing The Cisco 9104 Stadium Antenna
I have long admired this product, and the wait to finally put it through its paces was a very exciting prospect. Conceived during the covid era, out of a necessity to solve a number of challenges for deploying WiFi in large public venues, particularly overhead, at greater distances than traditional...
Continue reading...LPV Underseat AP Enclosures – Technical Review
One of the considerations when deploying APs into any high-density environment, is, where do you put them? For this type of venue, uses cases are dissected across many common areas, for the purpose of this discussion however, we are focused on the main arena where live performances will take place,...
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There are some projects just feel more profound, whilst the same level of pride, commitment and due diligence is given to all customer engagements, it is often those that span many weeks, months or even years that provide the greatest satisfaction. Not just on a personal level, but also professionally,...
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