Resources about wireless

In the spirit of sharing knowledge here are some fantastic resources to learn about wireless. And in addition, we are available for training in wireless technology via the CWNA and Ekahau WLAN Design Course.
 

• First, we would recommend that at the very least you purchase a copy of the CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) Study Guide. Getting certified is great, but just having the basic understanding of how RF works in your environment will go a long way. And if you have the inclination - get certified!

• Next, when you have some free time watch one of the many great videos from CWNPs YouTube channel. 

• WLAN Professional Conference - If you can only of to one conference - this is the one. It's a fantastic gathering of wireless professionals with amazing speakers talking about real-life experiences. Meet and network with other WLAN pros from around the world. Fortunately, WLAN Pros post all the videos for free so if you can't make it you can WATCH videos of all the sessions afterwards. But, being there engaging with the community alone is worth it.

• Ekahau Wireless Design Course - While the focus is on the Ekahau software, this training course is a fantastic introduction into the concepts of 802.11, Wireless design, Troubleshooting, and Analysis. Contact us today to schedule a private class for your organization, or to book a seat in one of the open, public courses.

• CWNP White-paper on 802.11 Arbitration [pdf] by Marcus Burton - Understand how Wi-Fi actually works. Contention/arbitration is the basis of how 802.11 works. If you don't understand this you won't understand Wi-Fi, period.

• The Ultimate Guide To Modernizing Classroom Wi-Fi [video] by Keith Parson - This is a great webinar hosted by Aruba Networks on wi-fi in the classroom on the fallacy of 1 AP-Per-Classrrom.

• Understanding common outdoor antenna types and patterns [video] - via Chuck Lukaszewski, Aruba Networks

• Wireless Site Surveys Explained - Explaining the various types of wireless surveys and what they are for.

• And FINALLY, a curated playlist of videos that cover a wide variety of 802.11 related topics.