MLO is a Lie
One of the most anticipated features of Wi-Fi 7 isn’t ready for the public. Worse yet, it may never deliver on the promise of fast, reliable wireless connectivity. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Allyn Crowe, Peter Mackenzie, and Chris Reed as they discuss the way that multi-link operation (MLO) has been included in the specification for Wi-Fi 7 yet not quite implemented. They highlight the technical difficulties of deploying such a complicated protocol and how vendors are trying to squeeze every drop of performance out of their hardware. They wrap up with advice on whether or not to plan your next deployment around a technology that isn’t quite ready yet.
Campus Gateway: The Missing Piece in Large-Scale Enterprise Deployments with Cisco Meraki
Peter Mackenzie discusses the campus gateway question following Cisco’s Meraki presentation at Mobility Field Day. Cisco Meraki’s Campus Gateway addresses the limitations of controllerless deployments in large-scale environments. It acts as a tunnel terminator, preserving existing infrastructure and simplifying roaming by becoming the consistent entry point to the wired network. The Campus Gateway is designed for scale, supporting up to 5,000 APs and 50,000 clients with 100 Gbps throughput.
Are Hyper-Directional Antennas the New Cool Kid in Stadium Wireless Design?
Peter MacKenzie explores the innovative shift towards hyper-directional antennas in stadium wireless design, examining their potential to redefine spectator experience through enhanced connectivity and targeted signal distribution. His analysis highlights the technical nuances and strategic placement of these antennas to maximize coverage and minimize interference. For additional insights into Mobility Field Day 13, see more articles authored by Peter MacKenzie.
Campus Gateway: The Missing Piece in Large-Scale Enterprise Deployments with Cisco Meraki
Peter Mackenzie’s latest post explores the crucial role of Campus Gateway in enhancing large-scale enterprise deployments, with a specific focus on Cisco Meraki solutions. He provides a detailed analysis on how integrating Campus Gateway can significantly streamline network management and improve operational efficiency in expansive network environments.
Should NAC Services Move to the Cloud?
The enterprise WLAN industry is rapidly moving towards cloud-managed wireless networks, but what about Network Access Control (NAC)? At Mobility Field 9, the shift towards cloud-based NAC solutions was a key topic of discussion. Juniper Networks, after acquiring WiteSand, announced their cloud-native NAC solution called Juniper Mist Access Assurance, which integrates NAC into their Mist cloud platform. The ease of configuration and integration with popular identity providers, such as Microsoft Azure AD, make Mist NAC an attractive option for enterprises looking to streamline their network access control. Read more in this article by Peter Mackenzie.
Mobility Field Day 6: Meet the Delegates
Aruba joined us for Mobility Field Day in July! In this article, Aruba’s Kirstin Tanaka speaks with delegates Peter Mackenzie and Dan Jones to get their thoughts on AI for IT operations, Wi-Fi 6E, and location services. Check out this piece and then head to TechFieldDay.com to see all of Aruba’s videos from the event!
Meet Field Day Delegate – Peter Mackenzie
We’ve got an excellent lineup of delegates for the upcoming Mobility Field Day thanks in large part to a slate of new delegates including Peter Mackenzie! Peter took a few minutes to tell us a bit about himself on GestaltIT.com. Head over to the Meet the Delegate post to learn more about him!
Peter Mackenzie
Peter Mackenzie is the founder of Wi-Co and internationally recognised expert and author in Wireless Networks.