This is what “you design the network, clients decide how it works” looks like in practice. Inside an RF chamber, three virtual APs were spun up on a Candela LANforge — identical configs, identical settings, only the RF channel changed. A Pixel 7 Pro and an iPhone SE 2nd Gen walked the same simulated hallway […]
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Wi-Fi Roaming Performance in MDUs: Navigating Seamless Connectivity
Introduction: The Quest for Uninterrupted Connectivity At 802.11 Networks Corp, we’re driven by a passion for Enterprise Wireless. We believe in demystifying complex topics, diving deep into the technical intricacies, and presenting our findings in a way that sparks conversation and propels industry-wide improvements. Today, we’re focusing on a critical aspect of modern living: Wi-Fi […]
Exploring QoS, Traffic Shaping, and AQM: Insights from Real-World Testing
As part of our ongoing research at 802.11 Networks, the team conducted an in-depth traffic shaping and QoS (Quality of Service) test to evaluate how different traffic prioritization strategies perform in real-world conditions. This research aims to help our customers better understand their networks and make educated decisions on configurations that ensure optimal performance. Test Setup […]
Evaluating Dual WiFi Connectivity on OnePlus 12: Promises vs. Performance
The OnePlus 12 offers a feature called “Dual WiFi Acceleration” under the WiFi Assistant page, claiming to achieve faster internet speeds by connecting to two WiFi networks simultaneously. To evaluate this claim, I set up an OpenWiFi CIG WF-196 AP, a 4×4 WiFi 6e access point (AP) with support for 160MHz bandwidth on 6GHz, 80MHz […]
802.11 Networks – Your Friendly Neighborhood Wireless Experts Episode 1: AP Benchmarking, Optimize Performance, Minimize Cost!
Want to know which enterprise class Wi-Fi Access Point offers the best value for your enterprise network? We recently pitted the Ruckus R350 against the Edgecore EAP101 (running OpenWiFi firmware) in a series of rigorous tests. Here’s what we found: Setup Environment: The testing was conducted Over-The-Air (OTA) within an RF isolation chamber to ensure […]
OpenWiFi Deployments with Multi-PSK Solutions
Recently, solutions offering MPSK-RADIUS services have gained traction in various deployment environments, including MDUs, parks, and venues. These systems provide a versatile solution, enabling user authentication, accounting, and attribute assignments such as VLANs, rate limiting, and quotas, all without requiring EAP support. Some solutions, like those built on Passpoint 2.0, offer a smoother user experience […]
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Multi-Vendor MPSK deployment with Dynamic VLAN Assignment on FreeRadius
In today’s diverse networking environments, there’s a growing trend towards combining proprietary vendor solutions with open-source alternatives to achieve a balance of reliable performance and cost-effectiveness. This article explores this idea by demonstrating a Multi-Pre-Shared Key (MPSK) Wi-Fi solution using both Juniper APs and OpenWiFi APs, where authentication and accounting is managed through FreeRadius server. […]
DHCP Option 82 and the endless possibilties
Recently, the development team at OpenWiFi has added a DHCP-Relay feature to the OpenWiFi firmware. I worked with the Q&A team to come up with a test plan for the feature. At first it sounded straight forward. All we have to do is capture the DHCP request packets leaving the AP and verify whether they […]
DHCP issues with IoT devices? How the misbehavior of few IoT devices made me appreciate OpenWiFi more
As a new fan for home automation, I’ve recently started a journey to install several IoT devices that improve the convenience and effectiveness of my daily life. 95% of those devices are 2.4GHz only, which has a unique set of challenges to begin with. A few of the gadgets I have so far installed are […]