The Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS) index is a metric based on several parameters of a WiFi connection between two stations. Namely, for 802.11ac, it depends on the modulation type, the coding rate, the number of spatial streams, the channel width, and the guard interval. Here is what each one of…
I was recently collaborating with the NetBeez team on a #WFH webinar only to find a service provider update impacting services. What a hassle. No warning. No advisory on any channels we pay to watch. That real estate is reserved for paid advertising or promoting (ironically) new premium service bundles….
In February, we released the new version of the NetBeez WiFi network monitoring sensor, also knowns as the ‘WiFi Beez’. What’s most exciting about this new version is that all of the hardware components are enclosed in a single, NetBeez-branded case. This case makes it easier for wireless engineers to…
Last week I attended the Wireless LAN Professionals Conference for the third year in a row . It was great to be part of this conference for another year in a row – I left, feeling that I am part of a community that is growing and becoming stronger each…
Lately, I have seen more customers using DFS Channels to operate their WiFi networks. Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) is a WiFi function that enables WLANs to use 5 GHz frequencies that are generally reserved for radars. One main benefit of using DFS channels is to utilize under-serviced frequencies to increase…
In this post we will discuss a step-by-step process for validating WiFi infrastructure for an existing or a newly set-up network. Validating WiFi networks involves many steps and is not isolated strictly to new deployments but also to an existing WiFi network. We’ll cover the physical installation and post service…
