The exploration of Hotspot 2.0, Passpoint and OpenRoaming underscores the significance of seamless and secure wireless guest network access while highlighting the associated challenges and available solutions.

WWT engineering resources share what stood out to them at the flagship technology conference.

K-12 and library network and wireless systems need enhanced segmentation through modern infrastructure today more than ever! In my post, I provide some clear reasons and guidance on enhancing these critical infrastructure components. I explain why it is important to implement new modern infrastructure underlay and overlay systems and what they can do to help enhance the security of staff, students and xIOT components on the supported network systems.

From new levels of visibility to AI integration to breakthroughs in optical networking, our experts share what stood out to them at the flagship technology conference.

This blog post traces the history of Wi-Fi technology from its humble beginnings to its current applications and discusses the regulatory and technical obstacles that hinder the full utilization of the 6 GHz spectrum

Our Networking team's highlights from an exciting week in San Diego.

Wi-Fi 7's most overlooked feature — Enhanced Broadcast Services (EBCS) — has the potential to fundamentally reshape how public spaces, emergency services and businesses communicate with people in real time. From stadium experiences and airport wayfinding to life-safety alerts in cellular dead zones, EBCS turns existing Wi-Fi 7 infrastructure into a powerful one-to-many broadcast platform with real benefits for end users and operators alike. This post breaks down how EBCS works, how it's secured and why it represents a genuinely new category of wireless communication: one that lets access points push authenticated, encrypted content to any compatible device in range without requiring a network connection.

Explore the transformative potential of Wi-Fi 7, enhanced location services and AI-driven cloud solutions in 2025. Discover how these advancements promise unprecedented performance, security and efficiency, while addressing infrastructure challenges and optimizing business operations. Stay ahead with insights on new technologies and strategic adoption for a future-ready network.

As Wi-Fi speeds continue to increase, it's essential to understand how to protect your data from eavesdroppers and malicious actors. This blog post delves into the evolution of Wi-Fi security, from the early days of WEP to the advanced protections offered by WPA3. I explore the key milestones and innovations that have shaped Wi-Fi security over the past two decades and describe how to safeguard your network in an increasingly connected world.

As campus networking evolves, enterprises must prioritize AI-driven operations, Wi-Fi 6E/7, cloud-native fabrics, API programmability, sustainable infrastructure, user experience optimization and location-based services. These strategic investments will ensure scalable, secure and energy-efficient networks, meeting future demands for performance, security and operational efficiency.

Wi-Fi 7, also known as 802.11be, is the next generation of wireless technology that promises significant improvements in speed, capacity and latency. In the Oil & Gas vertical, the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 can drive several key trends.

This blog post is based on the Arista A Day In The Life PowerPoint slide deck. The Arista engineer receives multiple issues reported via the Help Desk ticketing system in the course of the day and they must use manage.mist.com to identify and potentially resolve the issues. This deck covers the common factors affecting wireless networks and explains why certain data is needed from end users in order to effectively troubleshoot a wireless network using the Arista dashboard.