Wi-Fi Learning- Websites, Tools, and References
Excellent Learning Website Collection by Guest Writer Erkan Gunal
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A little about the author:
BSEE, RCDD, DCDC, NTS, ECSE-D Senior Technology Program Manager / Senior Technology Design Consultant-Engineer BICSI Member since 2008
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Wireless LAN Professionals - the sponsors of WLPC
WLAN Pros YouTube channel - find all WLPC presentations here
Wi-Co - local meetings and presentations on Wi-Fi
CWNP - vendor-neutral training org
CWNA - 1st certification on Wi-Fi I recommend for any network engineer
Wi-Fi University - free Wi-Fi training with learning paths; used by many members of the community
Introductory Mist course - Free Juniper Mist course (requires free sign-up to Mist dashboard) that includes introductory Wi-Fi course
Juniper Mist Wi-Fi Design - series of Wi-Fi design videos based off former WLA (Wireless LAN
Association; predecessor of Wi-Co) standard and featuring Peter Mackenzie
Webinars (many also found on YouTube):
7Signal webinars - each webinar counts for CE credits at CWNP; follow them on Twitter/X to see notifications; past info found here and on link YouTube
Ekahau webinars - follow them on Twitter/X to see notifications; past info found here
Hamina webinars - follow them on Twitter/X to see notifications; past info found on link
Sidos webinars - follow them on Twitter/X to see notifications; past info found on link
Books:
CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide: Exam CWNA-108 (Sybex Study Guide)
- The "Bible" on Wi-Fi basics for many Wi-Fi engineers, written by David Coleman and David
Wescott
Wi-Fi 7 In Depth: Your guide to mastering Wi-Fi 7, the 802.11be protocol, and their deployment - best Wi-Fi 7 intro
Matthew Gast's 802.11 series for Wi-Fi 5 and earlier:
802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide -2005, covers Prime, A, and B
802.11n: A Survival Guide: Wi-Fi Above 100 Mbps
802.11ac: A Survival Guide: Wi-Fi at Gigabit and Beyond
WiFi Explorer Pro 3: The Definitive User Guide - great book on one of the most-used Wi-Fi tools by professionals
Wireless Security Architecture: Designing and Maintaining Secure Wireless for Enterprise - JJ
Minella's Wi-Fi security book
Podcasts:
Clear to Send (CTS) - my favorite with Rowell and Francois
Wi-Fi Ninjas - no longer active but great for some of the older podcasts with Matt and Mac
Heavy Wireless - Keith Parson's podcast
Packet Protector - JJ Minella's network security podcast
Cool tools or companies (beyond OEMs):
WLAN Pi - community project with great support and innovation
WLAN Pi Cookbook - training
Intuitibits - Adrian Granados' company that created and maintains the industry-preferred tools such as
WiFi Explorer Pro 3, Airtool 2, WiFi Signal, Airtool Pi, Transfer, and similar Windows-based products
SemFio - Francois Verges of CTS' company. Great blogs and automation content. Check out his YouTube channel as well.
Client capabilities tool (replaces Mike Albano's)
Potatofi's interactive Wi-Fi spectrum tool (see his blog for instructions)
Wi-Fi design and Survey tools:
Non-profit and gov't orgs:
IEEE 802.11 standard (2020 released for free; 2024 will be released for free in a few months)
Following Wi-Fi companies and the various knowledge leaders on Twitter/X, Bluesky, Linkedin, etc. can prove extremely beneficial as long as you filter on Wi-Fi.
Jamie’s adds:
https://gjermundraaen.com/ Wi-Fi airtime calculator and other great posts.
Joel Crane’s Spectrum Chart