Clear To Send: Wireless Network Engineering

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 CTS 394: Would You Recommend Your Wi-Fi Vendor? (Audience Poll) appeared first on Clear To Send.

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 CTS 393 What is happening when the Wi-Fi Alliance certifies devices? appeared first on Clear To Send.

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 CTS 392: Navigating Ekahau’s New Licensing Model (Sponsored) appeared first on Clear To Send.

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 CTS 391 – How to Perform an AP-on-a-Stick Survey Effectively appeared first on Clear To Send.

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 CTS 390: Which tools have we used this year? appeared first on Clear To Send.