Something New: AP Discovery Methods for 6GHz Wi-Fi – Part 2

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In Part 1 (Something Old) we looked at basic changes to the physical layer provided by wave 1 of 801.11ax, how these changes can affect performance, and how OFDMA enables the optimal use of the 6GHz spectrum. In this second article, we’ll explore “something new:” the challenges of...

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Wi-Fi 6E, Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue – Part 1

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With the recent release of a number of Wi-Fi 6E-enabled devices at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), now is a good time to take into account some of the benefits that Wi-Fi 6/6E provides. Wi-Fi 6/6E was not an “incremental” change, it was a major leap forward with...

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Latest Innovations in Cisco DNA Software for Wireless

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Cisco has continued to deliver on its promise of innovation in our Cisco DNA software for Wireless subscription. Networking demands are increasing and trends in technology are changing, like the need for a safe and productive hybrid work environment. By deploying the latest innovations in Cisco DNA Advantage...

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Cisco and Intel: Next-Gen Wireless Client Visibility with Intel Connectivity Analytics!

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Introducing Intel Connectivity AnalyticsCisco and Intel present a new analytics solution, Intel Connectivity Analytics, that gives granular driver-level wireless client insights for any client using the latest Intel driver and wireless chipsets while connected to a supported Cisco wireless network (visit Intel Connectivity Analytics FAQ for the SW/HW compatibility...

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Cisco teams up with Meshtech and launches Application Hosting for brand-new Asset Tracking IoT portfolio

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Application Hosting on the Catalyst 9100 series access points allows organizations of all sizes to run IoT applications from the edge. As organizations integrate and deploy IoT services across their networks, the ability to optimize workflows, streamline IoT application changes, and simplify critical processes right out of the...

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Too Fast Too Furious with Catalyst Wi-Fi 6 MU-MIMO

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Servicing many clients that are using small packets with non-Wi-Fi 6 is inefficient because the overheads incurred by the preamble and other mechanisms tend to dominate. OFDMA is ideally suited for this scenario because it divides up the channel and services up to 37 users (for 80MHz bandwidth)...

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Cisco DNA Spaces Indoor IoT Services with Wi-Fi 6 – Delivering Business Outcomes at Scale

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Organizations today are facing unprecedented times, and the need to digitize physical spaces has never been more important. To adapt to these new challenges, enterprises must shift toward a new, open and unified ecosystem that both (1) supports delivering outcomes at scale and (2) continues to provide the...

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Wi-Fi 6E: The evolution of next generation wireless access

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Wi-Fi 6 just arrived, bringing better speed and more capacity to wireless networks. And soon it’s going to get even better, thanks to the FCC opening up of all-new 6 GHz frequencies for Wi-Fi 6. The name of this extension to the standard: Wi-Fi 6E. When the new...

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