logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2023
21m 58s

Heavy Wireless 012: Why Wireless Pros Sh...

Packet Pushers
About this episode
LoRaWAN is a wireless protocol that's well suited for use cases that require long-range, low-power operations such as sensors, asset and livestock tracking, municipal "smart city" initiatives, and more. On today's Heavy Wireless, Keith Parsons welcomes Raymond Hendrix and Troy Martin to discuss the architecture of a LoRaWAN solution, its applications, and it ... Show More
Up next
Nov 18
HW065: Using Orb to Monitor the Quality of Your Internet Connections
With the help of Josh Hardy, Co-Founder and CTO of Orb, we introduce Orb.  Orb is a suite app for OS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux that is a new way to look at your internet connectivity.  Josh gives us a little background on why and how Orb was created,  He then goes into more ... Show More
32m 26s
Nov 4
HW064: An Introduction to nOversight
nOversight is a Wi-Fi analysis app from Numerous Networks for iOS and Mac iOS that helps both end users and professionals do a better job of understanding how their Wi-Fi is running and how it’s working on their individual devices. Today we talk to Ben Toner, the creator of nOver ... Show More
32m 10s
Oct 21
HW063: Designing a Wireless-First Office
A wireless-first office is a sensible goal these days when most laptops don’t have an Ethernet port and lots of devices use Wi-Fi. Wireless and network architect Phil Sosaya led the transition to wireless-first offices at sites across the globe. He details his design approach, in ... Show More
23m 28s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
Launching the Fastest AI Inference Solution with Cerebras Systems CEO Andrew Feldman
In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Andrew Feldman, CEO of Cerebras Systems, joins host Lukas Biewald to discuss the latest advancements in AI inference technology. They explore Cerebras Systems' groundbreaking new AI inference product, examining how their wafer-scale chips are ... Show More
53m 14s
Aug 4
The quiet power behind smart tech
WiFi, Bluetooth, and mobile networks are familiar names in wireless communication - but there’s a fourth contender transforming everything from city water systems to African wildlife conservation. LPWAN - or Low Power Wide Area Network technology - is used when you need to send s ... Show More
17m 28s
Oct 2024
PP035: What IT Should Know About Securing Industrial Systems
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) used to stand apart from traditional IT. But those worlds are converging, and IT pros, including infosec teams and network engineers, need to become familiar with the operational challenges and quirks of ICS/OT syst ... Show More
47m 31s
Aug 21
Turning Legacy Service Contracts into First Time Fix Wins - with Joe Lang of Comfort Systems
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Today's guest is Joe Lang, Vice President of Service Technology and Innovation at Comfort Systems USA — a leading national provider of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems services, with more than 45 operating companies acros ... Show More
25m 9s
Feb 2025
HN767: Effective Networking on the Cheap
Unless you’re building out AI infrastructure at a hyperscaler, you probably don’t have unlimited dollars. On today’s Heavy Networking we talk with guest Frank Seesink about how to build and operate networks effectively when money’s tight. We look at free and open source tools, ta ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2024
Tech Bytes: Converge Networking and Security with Fortinet APs and Switches (Sponsored)
Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we talk Ethernet switches and wireless APs with sponsor Fortinet. Yes, Fortinet. Best known for firewalls and other security products, Fortinet has a full line of switches for the campus and data center, as well as a robust portfolio of wireless AP ... Show More
16m 56s
Jul 2024
Tracking technology stacks, practices and experiences across teams
<p>Understanding your technology estate and how it's being leveraged is critical for organizations; it impacts everything from financial planning to capability development. But given the rapid pace of change — even inside a single company, let alone the wider industry — how can t ... Show More
36m 59s
Feb 2025
Organizational Networks
Is it better to have your work team fully connected or sparsely connected? In this episode we'll try to answer this question and more with our guest Hiroki Sayama, a SUNY Distinguished Professor and director of the Center for Complex Systems at Binghamton University. Hiroki delve ... Show More
27m 48s
Sep 2023
Networking with Technology – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
In an era where technology weaves intricate webs of connection, the age-old art of networking is undergoing a digital transformation. Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we delve into the world of networking enhanced by technology. From AI-powered assistants like ChatGPT ... Show More
18m 9s