In Episode 401, the TCW crew catches up on the last few months, talks conferences past and future, and dives into the world of location with self-locating AP & OpenLocate. As always, thanks for joining Scott, Tauni, and Sam for another episode of The Contention Window! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of …

In Episode 310, the TCW crew welcomes guest Ryan Adzima and we discuss the 802.11mc amendment and learn all about RTT and FTM. We guarantee you'll learn something new in this episode. As always, thanks for joining Scott, Tauni, and Sam for another episode of The Contention Window! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music …

In Episode 309, the TCW crew discusses the latest iOS wireless network flaw that could render your iPhone useless. They also discuss sneaky sidewalks and how you have to be careful with IoT devices in your network. As always, thanks for joining Scott, Tauni, and Sam for another episode of The Contention Window! For show notes visit: https://content…

In Episode 308, the TCW crew takes a look back at the 2021 edition of Cisco Live, talks about available wireless tools for the 6GHz spectrum, and rounds out the episode talking about cellular network slicing vs private wireless (CBRS). As always, thanks for joining Scott, Tauni, and Sam for another episode of The Contention Window! For show notes v…

In Episode 307, the TCW crew looks into FCC probes into foreign telecoms operating in the US, misleading 5G vs WiFi6 narratives, and how one large agricultural company is taking private 5G into its own hands. Join Scott, Tauni, and Saw, along with our witty and often times tangential commentary, for another exhilarating episode of The Contention Wi…

In Episode 306, the TCW crew dives off into a plethora of topics including the acquisition of Boingo, SAS providers, and a 5G New Speed Record. We also included our annual "Big Game" recap of WLAN stats and close out the episode with a discussion of what motivated us to pursue a career in wireless. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com…

In Episode 305, the TCW crew welcomes Mr. IoT himself, Dave Benham to the podcast where we dive into a discussion on the Internet of Things. In this episode, we discuss a little bit about ZigBee devices, how they work, what they can do, and how home automation isn't as difficult as you may think. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/s…

In Episode 304, the TCW crew discusses the challenging topic of documentation and helps provide some insight on how to keep this task from becoming too dry and boring. The episode also includes a discussion on the age old battle of default channel widths in WLAN networks. Thanks for listening to yet another always contentious episode! For show note…

In Episode 303, the TCW crew discusses the challenge of staying motivated in your job/career and share some personal thoughts on how they stay motivated to keep pushing forward. The episode also includes a discussion on the importance of layer 1 in networks, even wireless ones! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music cou…

Episode 302 is packed full of excitement. During this episode we introduce our new cohost, Sam Clements, and spend the rest of the episode discussing everything 6GHz! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php…

Episode 301 kicks off our 3rd season of TCW and we're excited to share with you lots of new changes coming to the cast. In this episode we discuss 2020 challenges, importance of broadband in the home, ALOHANet, and some fun with IoT. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-…

By Scott Lester & Tauni Odia

By Scott Lester & Tauni Odia

By Scott Lester & Tauni Odia

On this episode we will discuss the new-ish ECSE Troubleshooting class that Tauni attended as well as go into some details around WPA3 with WFA member Stephen Orr of Cisco. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php…

On this episode, Scott & Tauni speak with Gene Fodor & Rob Faludi that were partly responsible for the efforts to test commercially available "off the shelf" wireless gear in space. This project was a combined effort of the team at Digi led by Rob and Gene and NASA. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of htt…

Joining us for this episode are Celona’s (@celonaio) co-founders, Rajeev Shah and Mehmet Yavuz. Celona has just announced receiving series A funding from tier-1 venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and is calling itself the first networking company with a mission to make cellular wireless fully consumable in the enterprise. Tune in to hear why t…

This episode covers everything YOU need to know about the brand new, shiny, Wi-Fi Awards program. During this episode, Scott interviews the Wi-Fi Awards team of Keith, Sam, JD, and Tauni to provide all of the details you need to know to be a part of the awards program! Check out the Wi-Fi Awards website at https://thewifiawards.com For show notes v…

Episode 13 sees hosts Scott (@theITrebel) & Tauni (@tauniodia) dive off into a hodgepodge of topics from MFD4 along with their special guest, Jake Snyder (@jsnyder81). Among the topics covered are AI, OpenRoaming, & Passpoint along with a bit of rambunctious contention and fun banter. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Mu…

Episode 12 takes an in depth look at TechFieldDay including what it is, how it all started, and a few fun stories for everyone to enjoy. This episode also takes a look at the upcoming Mobility Field Day 4 event August 14-16, 2019 in Silicon Valley. TechFieldDay Main site: https://techfieldday.com For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/s…

Episode 11 covers privacy concerns with Wi-Fi mapping data from carriers, a discussion about dual channel Wi-Fi, and super computing in deep space. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.phpBy Scott Lester & Tauni Odia

Episode 10 discusses the acquisition of Aerohive Networks by Extreme Networks as well as the new initiative being promoted by Cisco called OpenRoaming. Our guests on this episode include James Parnham, Product Manager - Wireless & Stephen Cooper, Wireless Technical Solutions Architect - ANZ both of Cisco. For show notes visit: https://contentionwin…

Episode 9 includes a discussion with Scott, Tauni, & returning special guest, Sam Clements, about Badfi and using external antennas vs internal/integrated antennas in warehouse & LPV network design. Reasons why we would want to vs not. We also talk to Sam about his thoughts on what's coming with Cisco Live US 2019. For show notes visit: https://con…

Episode 8 covers location privacy and the right for cellular carriers to sell your location data, a new segment called "Quick Reactions" where we'll talk about hot tech topics recently in the news, and finally a new certification program around home Wi-Fi design introduced by the WFA. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Mu…

This episode includes a debate on 5G and it's potential pricing model, coverage, and performance from the executives at the big carriers, as well as an interview with Aruba Networks Technical Marketing Engineer, Jerrod Howard, recorded at ATM19 in Las Vegas. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www…

Episode 6 features special guest Jussi Kiviniemi and covers the release of the new Ekahau products: Ekahau Cloud, Ekahau Capture, & Ekahau Pro version 10. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.phpBy Scott Lester & Tauni Odia

Episode 5 covers a discussion of Passpoint and an agreement between AT&T & Boingo to expand roaming/Wi-Fi access for users. We will also talk about the new CCIE Wireless Study Guide with our special guest, Sam Clements. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Ele…

Episode 4 covers the WLAN market update with Juniper Networks buying Mist Systems, and our interview with Jussi Kiviniemi of Ekahau at WLPC 2019 discussing life post Ookla acquisition and development of ESS v10. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika…

Episode 3 covers Super Bowl 53 Data Usage, Inflight WiFi costs & speeds, and your hosts' favorite upcoming WLPC 2019 US presentations. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.phpBy Scott Lester & Tauni Odia

Episode 2 includes a discussion of the similarities between 802.11ax & LTE, how LTE-U is competing for the same spectrum space as WiFi, and how 802.11ah could benefit us by freeing up much needed spectrum. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php…

In this episode we cover mobile wireless mapping & how it effects home Wi-Fi, FCC 6 GHz NPRM, and your host's 2019 predictions. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.phpBy Scott Lester & Tauni Odia

In this episode you'll get to know your hosts and a little bit more about them! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.phpBy Scott Lester & Tauni Odia