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Configure a Cisco Mobility Express AP for an APoS Site Survey
This article explains how to configure a Cisco Mobility Express AP for an AP-on-a-Stick site survey using the CLI (Command Line Interface). It is also possible to do it using the provisioning SSID.
François Vergès, CWNE #1804 min read
How to get ready to validate a Wi-Fi infrastructure
I first wanted to call this article "How to get ready for a validation survey". However, following the talk from Jake's blog post on the importance of functional validation testing along with the actual validation survey, I decided to give it this present title. Indeed, I totally agree with Jake that validating the performance of a Wi-Fi network requires more than a validation survey.
François Vergès, CWNE #1807 min read
Motion Detection System creating Interesting Interference
If you are like me and you love interference stories, this is one of them! I came across this interesting interference while I was performing an assessment for one client.
François Vergès, CWNE #1801 min read
Interference that looks like Wi-Fi but is not (Televic Conference System)
Performing a spectrum analysis for one of my customer last week, I discovered a funny interference I wanted to share with you. The interference was found in a training classroom of a typical office environment.
François Vergès, CWNE #1803 min read
Site Survey Tip #2
Performing site surveys can sometimes be a long and repetitive task. I have been thinking of putting some tips/jokes together to help other WLAN pros make it more interesting!
François Vergès, CWNE #1801 min read
Easily use AirConsole on MacOS X
I have recently purchased a AirConsole unit from www.get-console.com. The delivery was fast. Unfortunately the setup was not as smooth as I would have thought. I had to contact the support team which helped me to get it working.
François Vergès, CWNE #1803 min read
Site Survey Tip #1
Performing site surveys can sometimes be a long and repetitive task. I have been thinking of putting some tips/jokes together to help other WLAN pros make it more interesting!
François Vergès, CWNE #1801 min read
Site Survey – Labelling AP’s location on ceiling without a stepladder
This is a quick post sharing a technique that I use when I need to label AP location on ceilings while performing a site survey. I don't really like using stepladder as they are not convenient to carry around. They also draw a lot of attention and can be too big, disrupting the customer environment.
François Vergès, CWNE #1801 min read
Citywide Site Survey using TamoGraph
I recently had the opportunity to perform a large site survey. It was a lot of fun and a little out of the ordinary. I am writing this little blog article to talk about what was different and how I dealt with some of the challenges I have faced.
François Vergès, CWNE #1804 min read