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How to use SSID zones in Aruba Central/Instant AP to broadcast different sets of SSIDs to different areas of a campus.

Setting up VLANs on a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter to segment smart home devices onto their own network.

Lessons learned upgrading switch firmware through Aruba Central, including compliance settings and unexpected version rollbacks.

Building ACLs on a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter to isolate an IoT VLAN from the rest of the home network while still allowing internet access.

Testing whether Wi-Fi actually interferes with Bluetooth devices, using RSSI data and real-world interference tests.

How I started using audiobooks and the Libby app to build a reading habit after struggling to stay focused with traditional reading.

How to enable and use Wireshark's Packet Diagrams feature to visually explore the fields inside a captured packet.

A Google Sheets version of my Excel conditional-formatting trick for tracking wireless validation survey dates, for access from any device.

Tools and techniques I use to plan point-to-point wireless links, from line-of-sight checks to on-site alignment.

A DIY PVC pipe extension I built to add height to a WiFiStand APoS survey kit tripod for surveys on tall ceilings.

First impressions of Microsoft's Windows Terminal app, including useful pane-splitting shortcuts and how it compares to PuTTY.

Study strategies, tools, and test-taking tips that helped me pass the CWNP certification exams.

Setting up phpIPAM to track IP addresses and subnets while segmenting a home network into multiple VLANs.

Using Ruckus SmartZone's batch provisioning feature to mass-import APs with pre-configured settings via a CSV file.

Using Excel's conditional formatting to color-code wireless validation survey dates and spot aging surveys at a glance.

A quick fix for Wireshark's "Can't get list of interfaces" error that builds up after repeatedly capturing from remote devices.

How to build custom wall attenuation values into a reusable Ekahau template based on real-world measurements.

A follow-up on capturing packets from Ruckus 802.11ax APs, where the interfaces from my original post didn't work as expected.

Two methods for capturing packets directly from a Ruckus AP: streaming from a SmartZone controller, or SSHing into the AP itself.

A step-by-step process for measuring the dB loss (attenuation) of a wall using an AP and handheld Wi-Fi testing tools.