Clear To Send: Wireless Network Engineering

Hosted by Rowell Dionicio and François Vergès

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Clear To Send is a podcast about wireless engineering where we educate you on WiFi technology, talk about design tips, troubleshooting, interviews, and the tools.

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October 5, 202632 min

CTS 395: AI Is Changing the Wi-Fi Engineering Toolbox

AI-assisted development has made it much easier for a Wi-Fi engineer to turn an idea into working software. You no longer need to begin as a professional developer to prototype a calculator, a simulator, a comparison database or a utility that removes friction from an engineering workflow. In this episode, we look at the wave […] The post <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net/cts-395-ai-is-changing-the-wi-fi-engineering-toolbox/">CTS 395: AI Is Changing the Wi-Fi Engineering Toolbox</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net">Clear To Send</a>.

September 21, 202633 min

CTS 394: Would You Recommend Your Wi-Fi Vendor? (Audience Poll)

In this episode, François and I dig into a question we put directly to our audience: would you recommend your current Wi-Fi vendor? The results were telling. About 42 percent said yes without hesitation, 52 percent said yes but with a caveat, and only 6 percent said no, they’re looking to switch. So most people […] The post <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net/cts-394-would-you-recommend-your-wi-fi-vendor-audience-poll/">CTS 394: Would You Recommend Your Wi-Fi Vendor? (Audience Poll)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net">Clear To Send</a>.

September 14, 202654 min

CTS 393 What is happening when the Wi-Fi Alliance certifies devices?

Ever wonder what actually happens behind the scenes when a device gets Wi-Fi Certified? In this episode, we sit down with Daryl K., who brings years of hands-on experience working inside Authorized Test Labs (ATLs). We dive deep into how Wi-Fi Alliance testing works, how test beds are constructed, why some standard features fail in […] The post <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net/cts-393-what-is-happening-when-the-wi-fi-alliance-certifies-devices/">CTS 393 What is happening when the Wi-Fi Alliance certifies devices?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net">Clear To Send</a>.

September 8, 202638 min

CTS 392: Navigating Ekahau’s New Licensing Model (Sponsored)

In this special sponsored episode of the Clear To Send podcast, hosts Rowell Dionicio and Francois Verges sit down with Troy Martin and Matt from Ekahau to discuss a major, fundamental shift in the company’s product licensing structure. Effective September 1, 2026, Ekahau is introducing a new software as a service (SaaS) licensing model designed […] The post <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net/cts-392-navigating-ekahaus-new-licensing-model-sponsored/">CTS 392: Navigating Ekahau’s New Licensing Model (Sponsored)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net">Clear To Send</a>.

August 31, 202632 min

CTS 391 – How to Perform an AP-on-a-Stick Survey Effectively

An AP-on-a-Stick (APoS) survey is the most reliable way to know how a Wi-Fi design will behave in a difficult environment. You mount a real access point on a tripod, place it where you plan to install it, and measure. It is also the survey type where the most time gets wasted — and almost […] The post <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net/cts-391-how-to-perform-an-ap-on-a-stick-survey-effectively/">CTS 391 – How to Perform an AP-on-a-Stick Survey Effectively</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net">Clear To Send</a>.

August 24, 202639 min

CTS 390: Which tools have we used this year?

In this episode, Rowell and François discuss the tools they have been using so far in 2026. From the hardware that’s used on a day-to-day or at a client site to the software they use to help them run their business, fix Wi-Fi issues, and conduct surveys, to AI and Automation. At the end of […] The post <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net/cts-390-which-tools-have-we-used-this-year/">CTS 390: Which tools have we used this year?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net">Clear To Send</a>.

August 17, 202639 min

CTS 389: SSID Spaghetti – How Many SSIDs Is Too Many?

In this episode of the Clear to Send podcast, the hosts revisit the classic Wi-Fi design question: “How many SSIDs is too many?” While the long-standing technical advice has always been to minimize SSIDs to conserve airtime, the discussion explores how modern standards—like 6 GHz, multiple BSSIDs, and changing client habits—impact this rule of thumb. […] The post <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net/cts-389-ssid-spaghetti-how-many-ssids-is-too-many/">CTS 389: SSID Spaghetti – How Many SSIDs Is Too Many?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net">Clear To Send</a>.

August 3, 202622 min

CTS 388: Would You Rather, Wi-Fi Edition

We’re trying out something new in this episode. We’re asking each other questions on “Would you rather” to get insight into how we would do Wi-Fi given we had two options. What you’ll find is that we don’t always agree on the same things. And that’s okay. More importantly, is diving into the reasons why. […] The post <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net/cts-388-would-you-rather-wi-fi-edition/">CTS 388: Would You Rather, Wi-Fi Edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net">Clear To Send</a>.

June 23, 202620 min

CTS 387: Networking at the Crossroads: Our Impressions of HPE Discover

In this episode, co-hosts Rowell Dionicio and François Vergès share their first-time experiences and impressions of HPE Discover. They dive into the pervasive role of AI in modern networking, discuss their individual presentations on automation and agentic AI, and explore how the acquisition of Juniper Networks is influencing the HPE Aruba product ecosystem. Key Discussion […] The post <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net/cts-387-networking-at-the-crossroads-our-impressions-of-hpe-discover/">CTS 387: Networking at the Crossroads: Our Impressions of HPE Discover</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net">Clear To Send</a>.

February 9, 202622 min

CTS 386: A Day in the Life of a WLAN Engineer

Thank you to our sponsor: Meter: Visit meter.com/cleartosend to book a demo! Let me walk through what a day in the life of a WLAN Engineer looks like in Higher Education and in a consulting role. Both are different but they share similar characteristics. In Higher Education, the day can start with tickets or with a new […] The post <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net/cts-386-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-wlan-engineer/">CTS 386: A Day in the Life of a WLAN Engineer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.cleartosend.net">Clear To Send</a>.