A wireless network engineer from Texas with a passion for technology and using it to do amazing things.
A few weeks ago I got a nice surprise in the mail: a package from NetScout with a sample unit of their Test Accessory for the AirCheck G2. Since recieving it, I have put it to use in a number of networks to test, measure, and validate temporary and permamnent Wi-Fi installations. It's proven itself... Continue Reading →
I talk as much smack about Ubiquiti as the next old-school wireless nerd around. The last thing I’d do, though, is underestimate the power of their users and community. They came in, bottomed out our market, disrupted everything we all knew about point to point and point to multipoint microwave, then they set their sights... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago @Wirednot lobbed a question to the internet with the familiar #WIFIQ tag:#WIFIQ 3/27/17 From what you know of or about Ubiquiti, will they ever become a legit contender in Enterprise WLAN? Pros/Cons? @ubnt— Lee Badman (@wirednot) March 27, 2017//platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsIt started off a pretty good conversation, that ended up with me receiving... Continue Reading →
I had the fantastic opportunity to get a walk-through of one of the latest wireless technology companies to come onto the scene. Mist systems, founded by a handful of well-respected industry vets and some fantastic data scientists, offers a new take on big data and analytics in the Wi-Fi space. The goal: to create a... Continue Reading →
Interop 2016 has hit the halfway point. We have a couple more days left of sessions but I wanted to jot down some thoughts on the show.The one thing that is undeniable is that Interop has changed. Tom Hollingsworth wrote an article questioning if Interop was dead or if there was still life in it.... Continue Reading →
Mobility Field Day 1: Exploring the Future of Wireless & MobilityMobility Field Day 1 wrapped this past week and gave us all some great perspective on our industry. More than just focusing in on products and what makes them unique, MFD1 had us take a broader look at the industry in general to help us... Continue Reading →
At CTIA Super Mobility 2015, I met a great group of people in the Startup City area called Switch. A longtime fan of Uber Conference, and their previous service Grand Central (now Google Voice), I wondered how they had such a small booth at such a big show, for such a remarkable company (they've raised... Continue Reading →
There are few events that I have been following since my teenage years and some of which have changed or are not around anymore. As a young nerd I grew up with the sole purpose of going to COMDEX, but I never got the chance. It was this behemoth of a show where, freebies aside,... Continue Reading →
One of the more interesting projects that I have been working on throughout the last 2 years has been providing Wi-Fi in hazardous locations. We’re talking explosion proof Wi-Fi.Yeah, it's a little scary. Seeing me in coveralls that is.While trying to blend into trees and hide underneath ceiling panels conceals your equipment from viewing, Class... Continue Reading →
I had something interesting happen to me this week. A project I have been working for the last 4 months took an interesting turn.Our area is experiencing phenomenal growth; new stores, new houses, new entertainment facilities, etc. Through that, the requirement to provide technology that is easily accessible, works well, and serves as a benefit... Continue Reading →