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This episode of the RUCKCast explores the upcoming WLPC conference in Prague, scheduled for October. The discussion focuses on why this event has become essential for wireless professionals and network engineers looking to stay at the forefront of the industry.
The episode highlights the compelling reasons to attend WLPC Prague, from cutting-edge technical sessions to invaluable networking opportunities. Featured prominently are the RUCKUS technical experts who will be presenting at the conference, sharing their expertise on the latest wireless innovations and networking solutions.
Whether you're considering attending your first WLPC event or you're a conference veteran, this episode provides insights into what makes WLPC Prague a standout destination for anyone serious about advancing their wireless technology knowledge and connecting with industry leaders.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
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This episode explores a controversial topic: how network designers often over-engineer Wi-Fi systems due to their unique perspective on network planning.
Unlike sales-focused approaches that may emphasize more equipment, designers sometimes create unnecessarily complex solutions. Join Jim as he demonstrates how to design efficient networks that deliver strong performance while potentially using fewer resources than traditional approaches.
Learn practical strategies for right-sizing your Wi-Fi deployment without compromising network quality or user experience.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
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This week's RUCKCast dives into Hamina Wireless's online reporting feature—a revolutionary upgrade from traditional PDF reports. This new feature transforms how you examine and understand your proposed network's performance within your facility.
The shift in Wi-Fi report sharing is so significant that we dedicated an entire episode to breaking it down. You'll learn how to navigate these advanced reports, switch between different views, and explore Wi-Fi data in ways you've never experienced before.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
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Join Jim Palmer as he sits down with Jim Doherty and Jerry Patton to learn about RUCKUS Managed Networks, a comprehensive solution designed to simplify network management for organizations of all sizes. In this episode, the team explores how RUCKUS Managed Networks delivers expert-level network oversight, proactive monitoring, and seamless support, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations while ensuring optimal network performance. Discover the key benefits, real-world applications, and how this managed service offering can transform your organization's networking approach.
To contact RMN, use this link and at the end, tell them you want to talk to the Jim's from RMN https://www.ruckusnetworks.com/support/contact-us/contact-us-sales/
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
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In this episode, we dive into the unspoken rules of networking—those best practices, standards, and protocols that guide how we build and manage networks. But what happens when sticking to the rules just doesn’t cut it? Jim sits down with Aaron Lee to explore the moments when bending or even breaking the rules leads to better outcomes or utter disaster. From unconventional designs to real-world constraints, hear the stories behind the exceptions, the lessons learned, and why sometimes doing things “the wrong way” is exactly what’s needed, or not...
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
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In this episode of the RUCKCast, we delve into why the term "expert" can be a loaded word in the Wi-Fi industry, particularly given the variability of RF environments. We discuss the challenges professionals face in mastering the ever-changing dynamics of radio frequencies and how RUCKUS Networks supports continuous learning and adaptation. Whether you're experienced or new to the field, this episode offers valuable insights into navigating the complex world of Wi-Fi technology.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
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In this episode, we explore the paradox of Wi-Fi's adaptability in diverse RF environments. While designed to function in a wide range of conditions, this flexibility often results in suboptimal performance. We discuss how Wi-Fi's ability to adapt can lead to connectivity issues, interference, and reduced efficiency, yet still manage to keep us connected. Join Jim as he discusses the intricacies of Wi-Fi's operation and the challenges it faces in maintaining reliable performance. Discover the balance between adaptability and performance in the world of wireless connectivity.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
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After a year of hiatus, the RUCKCast is back! Albeit with one less person to keep Jim in line (still unsure if that is good or bad, only time will tell), the RUCKCast is back in action!
In this episode, Jim gives a quick update of what has been happening, and lays out what to expect for the rest of Season 5!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In the 109th edition of the RUCKCast, Jim is joined by best-dressed WiFi celebrity Ferney Munoz, to discuss building WiFi communities and the upcoming WLPC in Valencia, Spain!
Ferney's email: ferney75@gmail.com
The important website: thewifiofthings.com
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our latest episode, Jim and John get to take not one, but two new dogs for a walk around the block. And by dogs, we mean two brand new and awesome WiFi 7 models. Tune in as our hosts take a peek at our newest outdoor and indoor 6GHz capable APs!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our latest edition to the "10 Things We Think You Should Know" series, Jim and John get into a hot topic: speed. How important is fast WiFi? Or is it not always about the speed? Find out how they feel about how much speed does-or does not-matter in WiFi!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In this week's episodes, Jim and John take a question from their day to day and use it as inspiration for this conversation. If you've ever wondered what makes Beamflex and RUCKUS APs so special, here's a chance to learn a bit more. And no, Beamflex is not at all like beam forming ;)
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our latest, Jim and John get into the 7th part of the "10 things" series. This week, they take us through what security we need to know about relative to our Wi-Fi networks and those clients that occupy them.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our latest chat, Jim and John discuss Mr. Palmer's trip to the RUCKUS Labs, and dive more into the wonderful world of 6GHz WiFi.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
Jim and John are back for our latest edition of the 10 things they thing people should know about WiFi. In the current episode, the mutts talk about the importance of trusting but also verifying as it pertains to your wireless network deployments!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
As a bit of a tangent from our most recent show on defaults, Jim and John dive into the dirty secrets of residential WiFi, and why some of those defaults are why they are. More important, the guys may even offer a tip or two on how to make your home WiFi better!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In the latest part in the "10 Things You Should Know" series, Jim and John dive into the wonderful world of WiFi defaults. Some are good, some are bad, and some just are. It depends, right? It's important to understand why you want to change what you want to change...because some defaults are better than others!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
On our 101st RUCKCast, Jim and John take a bit of a dive into the wonderful world of power spectral density, or PSD. If you aren't familiar with this (or even if you are) now is a great chance to listen in on some information that should serve you well as you immerse yourself in the 6ghz spectrum!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
It's our 100th official RUCKCast...which is kind of cool. And this time, after a bit of a hiatus, the 10 things series returns! This time, Jim and John dive into the importance of good WiFi design. The devil truly is in the design details on this one, but a good design goes a long way...and you should not fix a bad design by way of software.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
The boys are back for a fresh new show after a big conference disruption. Following time at WLPC for both, and then MWC for Jim, they are back together to discuss some highlights of both events, as well as the OTHER thing with C in it...because AFC has finally been approved...so now what?
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our latest show, we are giving you a re-broadcast of when Jim and John went live at WLPC 2024.
Yes, really.
The pair took a big risk, and for the most part (minus one glitch) it worked. For those who attempted to listen to the remote stream live, this should be a lot better, as the microphone audio wasn't all carrying over through to the stream.
The mutts talked with partners, customers and the man behind WLPC, Keith Parsons!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
For the first time in over a year, Jim and John are together again, in person and recording another RUCKCast, live at WLPC 2024 in Phoenix.
The guys nearly burned the midnight oil to get this one done, talking about the event so far, and a big bit of news-another live stream...AT WLPC!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In the 3rd installment of the "need to know about WiFi" series, Jim and John dive into the idea of understanding your requirements.
As in, what do you need to deliver. What is the client asking for. What types of client devices are involved, and a lot more nuance.
Or, in other words...the boys dive into the significance and depth of the meaning of..."It Depends"
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
We intend to raise a RUCKUS at WLPC 2024 later in February, but Jim and John will not be doing it alone.
Joining them this year will be Dayne Conner, Sean Hogston and Chris Ross.
On this episode, the pack sits down to spend some time talking about the event, what they are excited for and what we can look forward to.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
The 10 Things series continues, back for it's second thing we think you ought to know.
This time, Jim and John do their best to convince you that as much as we all want more...in WiFi, more is not always better. In fact, sometimes, when it comes to RF, more can be quite detrimental to your WLAN network.
So, tune in and find out what to watch out for and why. And if you'd rather follow along with the mutts on video, check out the RUCKUS Education channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpjMmx0SYp28_LpM9d2Yf3g
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our latest episode, Jim and John have the good fortune to spend time with the incomparable Mark Gibson to talk about all things AFC.
Mark is able to shed light on a lot of the finer points about AFC, what is involved and what goes into getting it cleared for us to benefit from.
The knowledge in this episode is tremendous, the 40 minutes flew by, and it may be Jim's favorite episode of 2024.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our latest edition of the RUCKCast, Jim and John kick off a new series dubbed "10 Things You Should Know About WiFi".
This will launch a new part every two weeks, and the intent is to shed some light on ten topics within WiFi that are critical and yet, often overlooked or misunderstood by some.
If you'd prefer to follow along, the video will be live on the RUCKUS Education YouTube Channel, complete with Jim walking us through some packet captures to show just how complex client decision making can be.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
It is our Season 4 Kickoff episode! That's right folks, Jim and John survived the holidays and are back and ready for an exciting and fun-filled 2024.
Not a ton to get into on this one, just a lot to look forward to. The mutts cover topics such as any future live streams (after they pulled one off in 2023!), as well as a foray into YouTube, beginning with the upcoming 10 Things You Should Know About WiFi series.
Check out the video content here: https://www.youtube.com/@RUCKUSEducation
It's going to be a good year!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
Yes, we know we said we were done earlier in December until the new year. But we did promise a live stream too, and this is it.
Sort of.
This one truly does make more sense as the video version of it, as it allows you to follow along with Jim as he navigates an R550 from standalone code, all the way through to controller code and everything in between.
However, if you'd rather listen to us instead of watching, then this is for you. If you want to watch, the link is here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/KFWyJ4iaack?si=YV0w3XNebTdveenu
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In a bit of a surprise episode, John flies solo and talks to Dave Burns (PLM over RUCKUS 1) and Rajiv Iyer (PLM for AI) about a nice present for our RUCKUS users just in time for Christmas.
While the R770 was announced to the world earlier this year, this talk is all about the R770 now being supported within our RUCKUS 1 cloud platform.
For more on the R770, check out the prior episode here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/867523/13687004-ruckcast-83-there-s-a-new-dog-in-town-meet-the-r770.mp3?download=true
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
Hard to believe, but Jim and John survived a whole season, 35 episodes in all counting this one.
And for this one, the mutts run down what a year it was, discussing our best shows, as well as their top fives.
Plus, if that wasn't enough, there's more! These two take time to hype up the exciting content and surprises already planned for 2024!
Also, please do take a minute to vote for us in the WiFi Awards! The RUCKUS R770 AP is up for innovation, but this podcast has been nominated for Content Creator of the Year!
https://thewifiawards.com/2024-award-finalists
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In this, our 88th RUCKCast, Jim and John are joined by a talent from one of our LPV partners.
Alfredo Garicoche joins the mutts to discuss at a high level what technology challenges an LPV partner tackles on a regular basis, and just how RUCKUS assets can help them deliver a successful engagement.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In another fine stray dog of an episode, Jim and John chose violence...kind of.
It's a controller cage match, as our pair of mutts discuss the merits of virtual SmartZones, RUCKUS One, and RUCKUS Unleashed as controller platforms.
3 rounds wasn't quite enough, as things even required sudden death!
Also...vote for the show (Jim and John) as content contributors of the year for The Wi-Fi Awards here: https://thewifiawards.com/
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our 87th proper RUCKCast, Jim and John bring on Tim Dyer, VP extraordinaire at RUCKUS. Tim deals with our Network as a Service side of the house, among many other duties and responsibilities.
More importantly, he taught us that heavy networking does exist, and it is not a form of engineering shaming.
To watch Tim's interview with Zeus Kerravala about NaaS, follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ6dDjzpZXQ
To read the blog written by Zeus Kerravala on the RUCKUS Networks website, follow this link https://www.ruckusnetworks.com/blog/2023/new-survey-reveals-when-it-comes-to-5g-and-wi-fi-enterprises-want-both-but-unified-management-is-necessary-for-success/
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In this follow-up to last week's episode, Jim and John finish out their initial list of hidden, unsung RUCKUS features.
Except, this week most of the features aren't really hidden, they just aren't talked about enough, or in the case of BeamFlex+, underappreciated.
From BeamFlex to troubleshooting and more, listen in as the guys finish out their initial list of unsung RUCKUS features.
To watch the presentation of Victor Shtrom and GT Hill (!!) click this link https://youtu.be/kcIkgyRGFQE?si=d6g9SsMMGKeDESdo
To listen to the very first RUCKCast episode about BeamFlex, check out this link here https://www.buzzsprout.com/867523/2706424-ruckcast-1-beamflex-beamforming-with-brian-stewart
To read the blog from Sharan Mahadevan on configuring Wi-Fi Calling click on this link https://wifidevan.wordpress.com/2020/09/14/how-to-setup-your-network-for-wi-fi-calling/
To watch the video on SmartZone client troubleshooting, watch this YouTube video from RUCKUS Education https://youtu.be/Be6uddVktVU?si=CjB17VVVRHCZE0Am
Find the RUCKUS SpeedFlex app for Android here and for Apple here.
Read about the IoT story here.
Did we miss something? Send us an email at ruckcast@commscope.com and let us know what we missed!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
Yes indeed, it is a BONUS Stray Dog episode, where Jim and John take time out of their days to talk about WLPC past and future.
That is, Jim's experience with WLPC Prague 2023, and what is yet to come in Phoenix in 2024.
Jim's video about being wrong can be found here https://youtu.be/xC3WKR61XwA?si=lPX08wYW-Z6Zm1UE
Videos for WLPC Prague 2023 are available here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJsNZqZEF9Y8CWiynffBgnZfjPpSkkSZ&si=bBdUb0DYPSLtG08G
Information about Phoenix will be here shortly!
https://www.thewlpc.com/
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
When you use a product or products for years, you take things for granted. Sometimes, you don't even realize that how you know how to do things? It's not the same for someone using a different platform...so when new folks start using new hardware...it's worth looking at some of those hidden gems.
This is where Jim and John come in, with their 5th Stray Dog covering a few "unsung functionalities" within our RUCKUS controllers.
And, this one was so good...it's going to spawn even more shows shedding a light on some lesser known, but very useful, tips and tricks!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In this, our 86th episode, Jim and John talk with Andrea Coppini, a RUCKUS SE from Spain. Andrea's name might not be well known, but the application he created certainly is well known in the RUCKUS world. Andrea is the creator of Crossbreeder, a software application that helps RUCKUS administrators do a lot of really neat things.
Or, as he put it, he wants to be lazy, so he did a thing to help make things work faster so he can be just that, lazy.
Check this show out, and then take a look at the Crossbreeder application at
https://github.com/andreacoppini/crossbreeder
DogTag can be found at https://dogtag.tacoppini.com
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our fourth Stray Dog, Jim and John talk to Jim and John about what in the Wi-Fi world scares them!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our latest episode, Jim and John spend time talking with Eric Schroeder, who as it turns out...might not be so fond of wireless. Because, you see, Eric is a switch guy.
And while we all know wireless is easy because, you know...no wires...we actually really need good wired networks.
Which, as luck would have it, is something Eric knows and delivers on a regular basis, so it was good to have him on sharing his wealth of experience.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our 82nd episode of the RUCKCast, Jim and John learn that they are dinosaurs, thanks to AI. Or, maybe they think like dinosaurs...but did dinosaurs even think? And since no one reads these...what kind of dinos ARE Jim and John...these are important questions.
But, in more serious news before the comet hits us, our Jurassic hosts are joined once again by Mittal Parekh to talk about AI until we go extinct!
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our latest episode, Jim and John are joined by Tuofu Lu from RUCKUS PLM to introduce our first Wi-Fi 7 enterprise AP to the world, the RUCKUS Networks R770.
You can read the press release by going to this link here https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010838927/en/RUCKUS-Networks-Leads-The-Wi-Fi-7-Revolution-With-The-R770-Access-Point-The-First-Enterprise-Class-Wi-Fi-7-Solution-Driven-by-RUCKUS-AI
To learn more about the RUCKUS Networks R770, check out the website at https://www.ruckusnetworks.com and the R770 page at https://www.ruckusnetworks.com/products/wireless-access-points/r770/
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In yet another exciting episode, Jim and John get to spend time talking with RUCKUS Principal Systems Engineer Sean Hogston.
And since there's like...nothing big on the horizon...the trio decides to spend time chatting about this little old thing called Wi-Fi 7, with the mutts leaning on Sean's years of experience to gain insight into what lies ahead for our customers and partners.
To see everything Wi-Fi 7 related from RUCKUS Networks, check out the dedicated web page here https://www.ruckusnetworks.com/solutions/technology/wi-fi-7/
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In another great Stray Dog episode, Jim and John talk about Jim's dream of being a marching band drum star before switching gears and discussing the value of investing in designs for your Wi-Fi network...and what could happen if you don't re-design when upgrading to Wi-Fi 6e and beyond.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
On our latest episode, Jim and John are joined by Al Brown, CEO of SmartWAVE Technologies, a RUCKUS Partner. And why are the mutts talking to the CEO of one of our partners?
It's all about Wi-Fi 7 once again, and we get a partner's perspective about what's ahead of us for this new standard, and what they are excited about to provide to their customers. Except for the part where Jim excludes Al from the conversation to go off on some tangent. You know, Jim being Jim.
If you are interested in checking out SmartWAVE, here's the link you need https://smartwave.us/
You can send an email to SmartWAVE using info@smartwave.us
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
In our latest episode, Jim and John learn that they cannot be replaced by AI (we tried!?) but they can be joined by Mittal Parekh to talk about all the things that AI can and cannot do for our most excellent modern networks.
Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
and
https://pixabay.com/users/alexgrohl-25289918/
Our mangy mutts Jim and John are back from a vacation (really, just John), and it's time to talk about how Wi-Fi doesn't take a vacation (or why we should leave our toys, tools and laptops at home!).
In our latest and greatest, Jim and John spend more time with esteemed SE Ryan McCaigue, discussing all things relative to wired and wireless networking in the classroom environment!
In our latest episode, Jim and John sit down with special guest Ryan McCaigue to talk about every kid's most favoritest time of the year...back to school! For our teaching trio, they discuss key factors in deploying and supporting in-school Wi-Fi that will earn them that A+!
To learn more about client capabilities, check out "The List" at https://clients.mikealbano.com/
For the WLANPi tool that was discussed, check out that out here https://www.wlanpi.com/
To read more about the profiler tool to check out your own clients capabilities, check out this link https://userguide.wlanpi.com/wlan-pi-os/wlan-pi-profiler
In this week's episode, Jim and John have a spirited discussion about...favorites. As in, what are their favorite APs and controller platforms to run them on. There are no right or wrong answers, but if you ask Jim...
To see the entire AP lineup, check out this link https://www.ruckusnetworks.com/products/wireless-access-points/
To learn more about the RUCKUS SmartZone, follow this link https://www.ruckusnetworks.com/products/network-control-and-management/network-controllers/
For RUCKUS One, check out episode 73 and this link here https://www.ruckusnetworks.com/products/network-control-and-management/cloud-managed/
To learn more about RUCKUS Unleashed, check out this link https://www.ruckusnetworks.com/products/network-control-and-management/controller-less/
If you want to read more about the R550 test report Jim referred to during the episode, check out this link here https://www.cambiumnetworks.com/download-wi-fi-6-access-point-tolly-report/
In this totally sort of not really impromptu hype session, Jim and John do a little pre-registration chat about the 2023 WLPC-Prague event. Registration opens August 15th, with a number of RUCKUS staff planning to be present...and presenting!
You can check out the event website here for more information on the deep dives and presentations https://www.thewlpc.com/conferences/prague-czech-republic-2023
For more information about the RUCKUS Certified Wi-Fi Associate check out this link https://ruckus-training.s3.amazonaws.com/RCWA/RCWA-study-guide.pdf
In our latest episode, Jim and John spend time with Bart Giordano, President of NICS and GM of RUCKUS Networks, diving into the upcoming Wi-Fi 7 goodness.
On our latest RUCKCast, Jim and John are joined by Adam Cutts to have fun with some Security Story Time! Security is more than one device or one service, it's more of a mindset and everything thing can either contribute to, or expose holes, in your network security posture. Listen is as they discuss tactics, theories, and challenges with securing today's networks.
ruckusnetworks #security #SDWAN #SASE #ZeroTrust
You can follow the RUCKUS security story at this website https://www.ruckusnetworks.com/blog/?searchTerm=&category=security&author=&desiredTime=&desiredYear=
In our latest episode, the Johns outnumber the Jims, as John Murphy joins our hosts to dig more into the RUCKUS WAN Gateway. John (Murphy!) first presented on this at the recently concluded Mobility Field Day. You can see his presentation in the link below.
https://techfieldday.com/video/ruckus-wan-gateway-with-john-murphy/
RUCKUS One is the next evolution of the RUCKUS Cloud controller platform and Mittal Parekh joins the crew to talk about this evolution and what it means for the future of cloud controllers. Listen in as Mittal hits all the high points about what RUCKUS One is and how it can help organizations and administrators alike deliver exceptional user experiences.
Read more about RUCKUS One here: https://www.ruckusnetworks.com/products/network-control-and-management/cloud-managed/
During his presentation at Mobility Field Day 9, Rajiv Iyer, a Sr Director in the Product Management Team at RUCKUS, introduced everyone to Cloud RRM. Jim and John had some questions and invited Rajiv to the show to dive a little deeper. What is Cloud RRM, how does it work, and why people should consider embracing RRM in the cloud after spending so much time avoiding RRM.
To see Rajiv speak at MFD9 : Ruckus Purpose Driven Networks – New Solutions and Innovations
On our latest episode, Jim and John have a timely-and timed!- debate about whether to deploy Wi-Fi 6e or Wi-Fi 7, as well as what thoughts might go in to making those decisions.
In our latest episode, Jim and John discuss the upcoming Mobility Field Day 9, where RUCKUS will be presenting on May 18th at 1:30PDT/4:30EST. You can watch the stream live, or get more information, here: https://techfieldday.com/event/mfd9/
For some prior Field Day presentations, check out these links!
https://techfieldday.com/appearance/ruckus-networks-presents-at-mobility-field-day-7/
https://techfieldday.com/companies/ruckus-networks/
https://www.youtube.com/@Techfieldday
In our latest episode, Jim and John talk about some perishable skills that WiFi engineers have-specifically, surveying and troubleshooting. And while there are loads of tools to be used, the best tools are the ones you have.
Some tools vaguely discussed in the show: https://www.intuitibits.com
And Eddie Forero doing his WireShark thing... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sSjGo2DZHc
https://youtu.be/j4qozl-6jQk
https://youtu.be/4ZBm37Bw3q8
On our latest epsiode, Jim and John are joined by Christopher Mohammed, PLM for RUCKUS CloudPath, to talk about some of the best things that CloudPath can do, that perhaps you weren't aware of.
On our latest RUCKCast, Jim and John virtually sit down with Keith Wong, PLM for the RUCKUS R series indoor access points, to talk about our latest indoor AP, the Wi-Fi 6E capable R560!
For additional technical information: https://www.commscope.com/product-type/enterprise-networking/wireless-access-points/indoor/r560/
In our latest episode, Jim and John spend time talking with Jeff Sojourne about the new RUCKUS ICX 8200 line of entry-level switches.
For more information on the product line: https://www.commscope.com/product-type/enterprise-networking/ethernet-switches/icx8200/
In the latest episode, Jim and John manage to record face to face while attending WLPC2023 In Phoenix. This episode has a bit of it all, summarizing the WLPC experience thus far, plus some interesting configuration conversations that have recently popped up.
In our latest episode, we take a bite out of the Internet of Things, discussing vRIoT servers, the oh-so-important Ruckus IoT Insights, and some really neat real-world applications for this increasingly popular technology.
https://www.commscope.com/product-type/enterprise-networking/iot-networking/
In our first episode of the new year, Jim and John catch up on things and dive into a hot topic: eSports and networking!
In this episode, John and Jim finish their WLPC discussion, as the pair discuss the exciting Deep Dive and Boot Camp opportunities awaiting WiFi fans in February!
In this first full episode of the season, John Deegan and Jim Palmer discuss all things WLPC.
Starting with a quick recap of the recently concluded Prague WLPC, and then finishing with an in depth discussion on what lies ahead for Ruckus relative to WLPC 2023!
With some new hosting comes a re-introduction of the Ruckcast. John Deegan takes the reigns and gets things rolling
Jim Selby, President of Aspen Wireless stops by to talk with Damien Holloway, Ruckus Networks VP of Customer Services and Support about Ruckus Big Dogs, Support, and...Dogs!
Video version available here:
https://youtu.be/2zJ7TjNM5jQ
Damien Holloway, Ruckus Networks VP of Customer Service and Support sat down with Bryce Nordstrand, VP GM Managed Services at Access Networks. Damien and Bryce discussed the ins and outs of being a Support Partner, Support overall, and the good and the bad. It was a great conversation to be able to listen to, and I think you'll enjoy it!
https://www.accessnetworks.com/
Video version available here:
https://youtu.be/FmBP-_ohl7E
Jim Palmer sat down with NetAlly's Director of Marketing, Dan Klimke to discuss the value and benefit to their tools in managing and supporting wired and wireless networks. https://netally.com/
Video version available on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/tM2Q9huEK08
Ruckus Networks very own Erik Heinrich sits down with Infiot CEO Parag Thakore to discuss Infiot SD-WAN and the Ruckus Networks Partnership.
https://www.commscope.com/ruckus/alliance-partners/infiot/
https://www.infiot.com/
Episode is also available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrF8ezhh0dw
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Music: https://www.streambeats.com
Season 2 is coming soon! Apologies for the hiatus, but we are coming back with an all new format, and great new content.
In this quick update episode I provided a few links you'll need.
RUCKUS Education YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RuckusEducationCommScope
RUCKUS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ruckuswireless
Looking forward to this upcoming season.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommScope
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commscope
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commscope
Music: https://www.streambeats.com
Jim Palmer is headed to Vegas! For Black Hat! We recorded while he's waiting to board his flight, and filled us in on what he's getting up to out there. Jim will be presenting on the Black Hat NOC Twitch channel on Thursday August 5th at 11AM PST. He will be covering how they built the network, and the challenges that go in to it.
Keep an eye out, we are doing a follow up episode once he returns and unwinds.
For all of the Black Hat information, check out the links below!
Schedule and additional information:
https://www.blackhat.com/us-21/noc.html
Black Hat NOC twitch channel:
https://twitch.tv/blackhatnoc
K-12, eSports, and all the wonderful things that were done for school districts are what's happening today. Erik and his team are doing a lot of wonderful things and it was difficult to end the conversation. Enjoy!
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RUCKUS Business SVP, Pramod Badjate took time out of his very busy schedule to swing by and catch us up on all things RUCKUS and how we are positioned to tackle 2021 and beyond. I'm always very humbled when someone like Pramod takes time out to participate in an episode, and he shares a ton of great information that we can all appreciate.
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Still riding a high from this one. General Manager of the Philadelphia Fusion, Roston Yoo agreed to sit down and chat. Not only is CommScope a sponsor for the Fusion, we are a great supporter of the eSports leagues and efforts being made and this was such a great insight in to how that world works. Enjoy!
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One of my long time friends Aaron English swings by to talk about Support Automation. This is most likely one of the most PG conversations he and I have ever had, but it was still an absolute blast. We talked about automation in the Support world, and what that means for the customers and Engineer's working your trouble case, alike.
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John is one of our Engineering Fellows, and he's been following the bandwidth studies that have been performed for going on 12 years now. Want to know what happens to bandwidth utilization during a pandemic? Take a listen...but be warned, we still haven't figured out where the free Ferrari's are.
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Unfortunately, a new CVE has been published that focuses on WiFi vulnerabilities. In this special episode, Jim Palmer runs down exactly what FragAttack is and what you can do. CommScope RUCKUS has prepared resources for you found here:
https://www.commscope.com/fragattacks-commscope-ruckus-resource-center/
It's not every day you get to record an episode with a childhood friend. Luke has done so much work within the InfoSec community, it's almost scary. Luke is the VP of Offensive Security at Blue Bastion. Chatting with him should give you a refreshing light on the current state of affairs in our industry.
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CommScope's very own Mark Gibson came by and I had an amazing time chatting with him about outdoor wireless and spectrum, CBRS, satellites, space, and so much more. Mark shared a ton of info and I got to learn even more about him which solidifies why he's such a great guy. Enjoy!
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In October of 2019, Eliud Kipchoge completed a full marathon in under 2 hours. 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40.2 seconds to be exact. RUCKUS was there to build out the wired and wireless infrastructure, and what a challenge it was. Listen to Duane and Gene outline all of the hurdles they had to overcome to ensure Eliud had accurate times for his record setting event.
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Jason has been working on ICX and within the Pro Services team for quite a while, and he has a wealth of knowledge to share. We discussed all of the things that going in to Professional Services, and why it's such a value add. Enjoy!
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Brian Stewart, one of my dear friends and our Master Instructor for RUCKUS Education swings by again to sit down and throw you a curve ball. He's the host, I'm the guest. It at least started out that way but I think I got confused shortly after we started.
We talk about a lot of things, especially home networking since it's quite relevant in this day and age. Enjoy!
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Evan is back to not only celebrate the amazing technology he and his team have developed for consumer home Wi-Fi, but also our 50th podcast episode! Evan does an amazing job of laying out the things to look for within your home network, and not only why you probably need to upgrade, but when. Enjoy!
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Pierce Larsen is here to tell you all about what's new and exciting in Cloudpath 5.8. Normally I'm the one that's overly excited, but this time, Pierce got me super excited about this release. You will be too!
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Jim swings by to discuss MAC Randomization. If this is something you've yet to hear of, or don't think it's a big deal...think again. Jim, his team and his peers are working very hard to get as much information out to the world as they can on this topic.
Below, are links to 4 seperate blogs. The first three are the blogs Jim wrote in regards to MAC Randomization. The 4th, is a link to his personal blog because he has so much knowledge he's willing to share, it would be a crime not to share it.
Blogs:
Part 1: https://www.commscope.com/blog/2020/so-whats-the-big-deal-about-mac-randomization/
Part 2: https://www.commscope.com/blog/2020/so-whats-the-big-deal-about-mac-randomization-part-2/
Part 3: https://www.commscope.com/blog/2021/so-really-what-is-the-big-deal-with-mac-randomization/
Jim's Personal Blog: https://jimswirelessworld.wordpress.com/
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One of our amazing instructors, Trevor Stevens swings by and we are talking all things IoT. If you're looking in to IoT, or already know, this is the podcast for you. Always an immense pleasure to sit down and chat with Trevor. Enjoy!
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Evan Groat is here, and the timing is perfect. CES just wrapped up, so what better way to continue digging in to the consumer products than to sit down and have a chat together. We covered tons of info, and really dove in to the retail products and how much effort goes in to them. Enjoy!
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Yes, I'm super excited about this episode, and you should be to! Bharath came by (ok, I trapped him and asked him to record, but we won't talk about that), and talked about all things ICX 9.x. SDVoE? Yep! Management 2.0? Yep! RESTCONF? Yep! Enjoy this one, we have some super amazing things coming your way.
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It only took nearly a year, but Jon and I finally got together to record this podcast for you, and it was well worth the wait. Vector has been a long time and very respected and trusted partner of ours. So being able to sit down and talk to Jon was an absolute pleasure. We covered so much in such a short period of time, we will need a follow up chat soon.
If you need to reach Jon, or anyone at Vector they can be found here:
https://vectortechgroup.com/
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Duane comes by to talk all things Professional Services. What a great time we had. Duane not only shared how you can engage PS, and what to expect, but also shared some of the details around engagements they've taken on. If you're on the fence about engaging a PS Engineer, or think you might need one, this is the podcast to get you over the hump! Reach out, RuckusProServTeam@CommScope.com
Changes are coming to RUCKUS Live! Swing by the live stream this week for more info!
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Karen Ricci, Marketing Manager stops by to fill me in on all the great things they've put together for CES. Unless you've been living under a rock or were just born, you know that CES is a big deal; so the amount of work they put in to this show is mind numbing. Don't believe me? Search for us at https://ces.tech
Changes are coming to RUCKUS Live! Swing by the live stream this week for more info!
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Ram is here to chat about licensing! He and his team work diligently to make sure our customers and partners have everything they need in terms of licensing and support. He's been a staple within Technical Support when it comes to licensing, and you can see how much he cares about the end user experience through the conversation. Enjoy!
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We are also live on Twitch ever Thursday at 2PM MST - twitch.tv/ruckusedu
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Mark Thorpe is here! He's our Technical Lead for EMEA Enterprise and Bulldog support. He's a great individual that understands support through and through. We had a great time talking about basically everything. Enjoy!
Don't forget, RUCKUS Live is every Wednesday at 11AM and 630PM MST on YouTube.
We are also live on Twitch ever Thursday at 2PM MST - twitch.tv/ruckusedu
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Jesse Yost, who is back with RUCKUS and a great friend of mine, comes by to chat about all things going on in the Education Content Development world he's working on. He's been digging in to SmartZone, building and providing content via YouTube and other means. He's had to dig in to some depths with the product, but that's obviously reflected in the content our teams are working on. Enjoy!
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Michael Bermudez, once a contractor and Lab Engineer has risen to the ranks of managing our Lab Services and Infrastructure. He's been doing an amazing job, and has one of the most entertaining stories about some of the things they've been dealing with lately. He's a great guy, hard worker, and recently entered fatherhood. Enjoy!
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This was so much fun to record with Ram. We get in to low latency, jitter, the future of TCP/IP and all of the amazing innovation going on. Ram was an absolute pleasure to talk to, and one day you'll want to thank him because you might not notice, but your Internet connection is going to be amazing thanks to people like him and his team.
The blog post that caught my eye can be found (and should be read) here:
https://www.commscope.com/blog/2020/low-latency-docsis-gaming-and-beyond/#.X32yV7jXhQs.linkedin
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Todd Cummings, or TC as we refer to him, is here to talk with me about Training and Education here at CommScope RUCKUS. Todd runs our Content Development team and has an awesome team that puts out amazing content.
We covered a lot, including the state of training today, and what it might be like in the future. This was a really in depth conversation and a lot of fun.
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Michelle Urso was able to find time in her absolutely ridiculously busy schedule to come chat about all the things going on in the PartnerPRO program currently. From Advisory Forums, IoT Specializations, CRM updates and training, she covered the highlights. It was great speaking with her today, so enjoy!
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No, not real puppies...but you can win a free AP! Check out this link here:
https://explore.commscope.com/2020_NAR_EN_EP_InboundMarketing_Adopt_a_Puppy_Promotion_07092020_Adopt-a-RUCKUS-Puppy.html
Colleen is a Marketing Manager here at CommScope and she's heading up the give away program and helping spread the word about CommScope RUCKUS. Have a listen, we had a great conversation and besides, who doesn't love puppies?!
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Macelo and Bharath are popular around here, but that's because they are working on some really fun and cool projects that will certainly make your lives easier. We had a great discussion about Ansible and they really got me intrigued enough to start messing around with it and providing more information on it. Enjoy!
You can find the ICX Modules here:
https://github.com/commscope-ruckus/Ansible-ICX-Module-Releases
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Danah Ditzig, who leads our corporate communications, and Don Hansen, our Brand Manager came in to talk about taking 3 very distinct companies, and bringing them all in under one brand.
I had a fantastic time talking to them as they are both great people who lead great teams.
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Ryan is an SE here at CommScope RUCKUS. We were able to sit down and chat about a ton of different things, including municipal networks, K-12, and navigating through the pandemic in a way that helps us enable people across the globe.
Have a listen, this one was fun as usual!
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Dave comes by to chat about the RUCKUS Certification Program, and the new RCNA exam which is set to launch on the 21st of September. We talked about what goes in to writing the exams, and how much work goes in to keeping them up to par within the industry. If you're interested in taking the exam when it launches, follow the link to our training portal below.
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He's back! Bryan Harkins comes by to help lay some explanation down surrounding WiFi speeds, and how this can change the view of your home Internet package, or Internet speeds within the office. It's always a huge pleasure to have Bryan come by to chat. He's very passionate about WiFi, and I always learn something new from him.
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Keri and Marilyn stopped by to talk about the new (and beautifully designed) CommScope.com website, and the mountainous task of bringing 3 companies data rich websites, in to one.
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Long time friend of the show Brian Stewart, our Master Instructor for the RUCKUS product portfolio comes by to chat about what we are doing with Live Streams. The conversation moves in to what the future of education and training could be, and it's a fun concept that should get the brain thinking. Enjoy!
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Adam Cutts, Director of Program Management comes in and talks in depth about our OEM relationship with Dell and the vast amount of work his teams puts in to ensuring the products we release are successful not only internally, but for our customers and partners as well. It's great hearing him speak to the value his team brings to all of us from behind the curtain.
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Siva, VP of Product Management for the ICX product comes by today and gets us all excited about not only where the ICX product is today, but where it's going. Buckle up, it's going to get fun!
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Jim Palmer, one of our Senior Staff Product Solution Architects comes in to chat with me, and boy oh boy what a ride this one was. Jim has years of experience in dealing with WiFi networks, and shares some stories of things he's seen, dealt with, and resolved over the years. If all of that wasn't enough fun, wait until the end when he recounts tangling with the Secret Service. Enjoy the ride.
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Hubie Vickers, Manager of Product Solutions Architecture swings by and talks about SmartZone, and we continue our API discussion from last week.
Hubie is another passionate and seasoned employee that loves to talk about our products and technologies. He's also a great personality and a lot of fun to talk to. Enjoy this one, I certainly did!
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Marcelo came in to talk about APIs, and all of the insanely crazy things he and his team are working on with them. This was a really fun conversation and you can tell how much Marcelo loves his job, and loves talking about APIs. I hope you enjoy this one and take advantage of the great work he has been doing.
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Chris Collura, our VP of Federal Sales joins me, and what a story he has. We talked a lot about the Federal space, and even Space Shuttles, Kennedy Space Center, and more. I really enjoyed talking to Chris and listening to his story, and I think you will too.
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David Carlson is a Director, Technical Support Engineering and came in to chat about our different support offerings. We covered Watchdog, Bulldog and the differences in services between them. We also dug in to David's past experience a bit and it really outlines why he's such a great fit for his role.
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Lisa Ludgate, Sr. Director and Melissa Czaplewski, Program Manager come in today and we talked about all things renewals. Lisa and Melissa outline how much they have worked to help enable our partners and customers and ensure that the renewals business is a well oiled machine. They are always a ton of fun to be around and full of personality. Enjoy!
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It's a distinct pleasure to be joined by SVP, RUCKUS Business, Pramod Badjate. Pramod stopped by to talk about the status of the RUCKUS business. We talked about him taking the reins and leading the BU, current status, and where we are going in the future.
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Jason Bawcom, VP of System Engineering, North America comes in to chat with me about how our SE teams are working with our customers to not only navigate through this pandemic using technology, but also how to set them up and be fully prepared should anything happen again in the future. It was very enlightening and heart warming to hear Jason talk about the passion his team has, and how much we care about our customers.
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Trevor Stevens, an instructor with CommScope RUCKUS Education comes in to chat about customer journey's and shares a great story about the RUCKUS product family. Trevor is a very talented instructor with years of SE experience behind him which makes his story, and the stories he shares quite special.
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Bryan Harkins, a CWNE and one of our talented instructors comes in for a 1 on 1 chat about WiFi design and the importance of it. Whether you're currently looking at your WiFi network design or not, this one is a great listen.
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William and Caleb, from Spearpoint Associates stop by to discuss some of the awesome projects they are working on, and how Ruckus is in the forefront from a hardware perspective. We talked about their upcoming CBRS Auction Toolkit, Network-in-a-Box, SD-WAN with Wireless and Smart Cities.
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Our Ruckus Education Instructors, Bryan Harkins, Brian Stewart, and Trevor Stevens come back for a great discussion about WiFi6e. WiFi6e was recently ratified and the team has been looking in to the details and putting the pieces together so they can share with everyone what they know so far. This is part 2 in a multipart series.
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Christopher Mohammed, our CloudPath PLM (Product Line Manager) comes in to talk about Cloudpath and how awesome the product is. We had a blast talking and if you've never had the pleasure of talking to Christopher you'll get to see how energetic he is.
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Our Ruckus Education Instructors, Bryan Harkins, Brian Stewart, and Trevor Stevens come in and join me for a great discussion about WiFi6 and why. This is the first part in a series of more discussions coming on the topic.
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Allan Grohe joins us on the podcast to talk about our new Support Portal, what that means for our customers and partners and what it means for us.
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Joe Auby, a great friend of mine hopped on a call with me to chat about all the cool things he's working on. RDD, or Ruckus Diagnostics Dashboard and HoundRobin, which is one of the tools our Support teams use. We also got time to talk about his current hobby of game development.
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Brian swings by again to chat about Stacking, MCT and Campus Fabrics with our ICX switches. We had a ton of fun recording this, so I hope you enjoy listening.
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It's April Fool's Day - but this topic is anything but! Brian Stewart and I get together to talk about Quantum Data Teleportation. We are far from experts, but we had so much fun talking about this I know you're going to enjoy it.
Happy April Fool's...now Beam Me Up!
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I called Jeanette Lee, Sr. Director who runs our Technical Marketing and Solutions Engineering teams to talk about all the amazing things she and her team are doing. We also got in to a discussion about DPSK and she does a fantastic job of explaining the challenges of common pre-shared key environments, and why the benefits to DPSK are something everyone in the WiFi space should consider.
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Mario Perea, who is a Sr. Product Solutions Architect and focuses on our Cloudpath product stops by to chat about Cloudpath and much, much more.
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Jose Martell, Director of Product Management and one of our resident PoE expert stops by to chat about PoE in its current state and the journey it's taken.
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We are joined by the Ruckus Wireless business leader, SVP of Product Management, Bart Giordano.
Bart sits down to discuss the items currently going on within the Ruckus Wireless business, our roadmap, and more.
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Joined by Raelyn Kritzer, Channel Chief CRN Award winner and VP, WW Enterprise Channel talks about the Commscope PartnerPRO Network in its current state, and everything you need to know about it today and in the future.
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Brian Stewart, the Master Instructor for Commscope/Ruckus joins me to discuss BeamFlex and BeamForming.