The Contention Window

Scott Lester, Tauni Odia, Sam Clements

This is an informative and fun podcast about WiFi, but not limited solely to wireless networking technology. We hope to stir up a bit of contention with our podcast and bring new ideas and viewpoints to wireless professionals everywhere!

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Jun 11, 2022 · 52 min
TCW Episode 401: Catching Up-Conferences-Location
In Episode 401, the TCW crew catches up on the last few months, talks conferences past and future, and dives into the world of location with self-locating AP & OpenLocate. As always, thanks for joining Scott, Tauni, and Sam for another episode of The Contention Window! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Nov 1, 2021 · 48 min
TCW 310: 802.11mc
In Episode 310, the TCW crew welcomes guest Ryan Adzima and we discuss the 802.11mc amendment and learn all about RTT and FTM. We guarantee you'll learn something new in this episode. As always, thanks for joining Scott, Tauni, and Sam for another episode of The Contention Window! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Jul 12, 2021 · 40 min
TCW 309: SSID Danger & Sneaky Sidewalks
In Episode 309, the TCW crew discusses the latest iOS wireless network flaw that could render your iPhone useless. They also discuss sneaky sidewalks and how you have to be careful with IoT devices in your network. As always, thanks for joining Scott, Tauni, and Sam for another episode of The Contention Window! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Apr 12, 2021 · 49 min
TCW 308: Cisco Live - 6GHz Tools - Network Slicing
In Episode 308, the TCW crew takes a look back at the 2021 edition of Cisco Live, talks about available wireless tools for the 6GHz spectrum, and rounds out the episode talking about cellular network slicing vs private wireless (CBRS). As always, thanks for joining Scott, Tauni, and Sam for another episode of The Contention Window! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Mar 29, 2021 · 46 min
TCW 307: FCC Foreign Telcom - 5G vs WiFi6 - Private 5G
In Episode 307, the TCW crew looks into FCC probes into foreign telecoms operating in the US, misleading 5G vs WiFi6 narratives, and how one large agricultural company is taking private 5G into its own hands. Join Scott, Tauni, and Saw, along with our witty and often times tangential commentary, for another exhilarating episode of The Contention Window! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Mar 15, 2021 · 51 min
TCW 306: Kitchen Sink Episode
In Episode 306, the TCW crew dives off into a plethora of topics including the acquisition of Boingo, SAS providers, and a 5G New Speed Record. We also included our annual "Big Game" recap of WLAN stats and close out the episode with a discussion of what motivated us to pursue a career in wireless. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Mar 1, 2021 · 47 min
TCW 305: All Things IoT
In Episode 305, the TCW crew welcomes Mr. IoT himself, Dave Benham to the podcast where we dive into a discussion on the Internet of Things. In this episode, we discuss a little bit about ZigBee devices, how they work, what they can do, and how home automation isn't as difficult as you may think. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Feb 15, 2021 · 51 min
TCW 304: Documentation & Default Channel Widths
In Episode 304, the TCW crew discusses the challenging topic of documentation and helps provide some insight on how to keep this task from becoming too dry and boring. The episode also includes a discussion on the age old battle of default channel widths in WLAN networks. Thanks for listening to yet another always contentious episode! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Feb 1, 2021 · 50 min
TCW 303: Staying Motivated & Layer 1 Issues
In Episode 303, the TCW crew discusses the challenge of staying motivated in your job/career and share some personal thoughts on how they stay motivated to keep pushing forward. The episode also includes a discussion on the importance of layer 1 in networks, even wireless ones! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Jan 18, 2021 · 47 min
TCW 302: New Host Intro & Everything 6GHz
Episode 302 is packed full of excitement. During this episode we introduce our new cohost, Sam Clements, and spend the rest of the episode discussing everything 6GHz! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Jan 4, 2021 · 46 min
TCW 301: 2020 Recap, ALOHANet, IoT fun
Episode 301 kicks off our 3rd season of TCW and we're excited to share with you lots of new changes coming to the cast. In this episode we discuss 2020 challenges, importance of broadband in the home, ALOHANet, and some fun with IoT. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Mar 10, 2020 · 44 min
S2E3: COVID19, "Big Game" Wifi, Emotet, Public Wifi Safety
On this episode, we discuss WLPC 2020, how COVID 19 is affecting tech conferences globally, our annual discussion of the "Big Game" wifi metrics, emotet malware spreading over wifi, and public wifi safety. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Jan 28, 2020 · 41 min
S2E2: Everything API
On this episode we wanted to talk a bit about APIs. We'll cover the basics of what an API is, how we use them daily, and how you too can get in on the API fun with programming and postman! Special thanks to our guests Ryan Adzima and Rob Boardman, both Corporate Systems Engineers for Mist. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Jan 7, 2020 · 31 min
S2E1: 2019 Recap & 2020 Wireless Trends
On this episode we will recap our 2019 technology predictions and see if we were close to being correct. We will also take a look at wireless trends going into 2020. Finally, there's also a surprise announcement from Tauni you won't want to miss! For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Nov 20, 2019 · 55 min
S1E16: ECSE-T & WFA Security Chair Stephen Orr
On this episode we will discuss the new-ish ECSE Troubleshooting class that Tauni attended as well as go into some details around WPA3 with WFA member Stephen Orr of Cisco. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Oct 8, 2019 · 37 min
S1E15: Space Wireless
On this episode, Scott & Tauni speak with Gene Fodor & Rob Faludi that were partly responsible for the efforts to test commercially available "off the shelf" wireless gear in space. This project was a combined effort of the team at Digi led by Rob and Gene and NASA. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Sep 18, 2019 · 50 min
S1E14: Celona and Enterprise 5G
Joining us for this episode are Celona's (@celonaio) co-founders, Rajeev Shah and Mehmet Yavuz. Celona has just announced receiving series A funding from tier-1 venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and is calling itself the first networking company with a mission to make cellular wireless fully consumable in the enterprise. Tune in to hear why they think their past experience is the perfect match in tackling this momentous challenge. Lots of personal and professional anecdotes in this episode! Celona website: celona.io For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Sep 11, 2019 · 27 min
S1B1 : Wi-Fi Awards Special Edition
This episode covers everything YOU need to know about the brand new, shiny, Wi-Fi Awards program. During this episode, Scott interviews the Wi-Fi Awards team of Keith, Sam, JD, and Tauni to provide all of the details you need to know to be a part of the awards program! Check out the Wi-Fi Awards website at https://thewifiawards.com For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Sep 3, 2019 · 52 min
S1E13 : MFD4 Hodgepodge & Wrapup
Episode 13 sees hosts Scott (@theITrebel) & Tauni (@tauniodia) dive off into a hodgepodge of topics from MFD4 along with their special guest, Jake Snyder (@jsnyder81). Among the topics covered are AI, OpenRoaming, & Passpoint along with a bit of rambunctious contention and fun banter. For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php
Aug 13, 2019 · 38 min
S1E12 : TechFieldDay - Mobility Field Day 4 Preview
Episode 12 takes an in depth look at TechFieldDay including what it is, how it all started, and a few fun stories for everyone to enjoy. This episode also takes a look at the upcoming Mobility Field Day 4 event August 14-16, 2019 in Silicon Valley. TechFieldDay Main site: https://techfieldday.com For show notes visit: https://contentionwindow.com/show-notes Music courtesy of https://www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Music/Electronika.php

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