Date: September 26, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM CDT / 10:00 AM PDT / 5:00 PM GMT
Sponsor: EtherWAN Systems, Inc.
Duration: 1 Hour
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Summary
This webcast seminar, hosted by Cabling Installation & Maintenance and delivered by EtherWAN Systems Inc. senior Director of Global Products and Technology Jim Toepper, will cover multiple aspects of optimizing outdoor WiFi networks. Topics to be covered include the importance of conducting a site survey, identifying physical and environmental obstructions, and the tools and techniques that deliver accurate outdoor site assessment. The seminar will discuss criteria for selecting the best locations for outdoor access points (APs) or bridges, balancing coverage, capacity, and performance in open spaces, and strategies to minimize interference and maximize signal strength. Additionally, it will provide an overview of different antenna types and their applications for outdoor use, factors to consider for various outdoor installations, including weatherproofing, and best practices for aligning and positioning antennas for optimal coverage. Emphasizing the importance of consulting with a WiFi expert, the seminar will explore how experts can help troubleshoot and fine-tune your outdoor network.
This webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to deploy a reliable and efficient outdoor WiFi network, offering valuable insights whether you are an IT professional or a business owner. The webinar will include a question-and-answer session with the presenter, providing attendees with an opportunity to get their specific questions answered.
Speaker
Jim Toepper
Sr. Director of Global Products and Technology
EtherWAN
Jim is currently the Sr. Director of Global Products and Technology at EtherWAN. He has over 25 years of experience in wired and wireless networking and has previously worked for 3Com, Intel, Digi, and Moxa. 18 of those years were spent promoting networking in the critical infrastructure space. Jim has presented internationally on the topic of networking in critical infrastructure in 11 different countries and is always passionate about new connectivity trends.
Moderator
Matthew Vincent
Editor-in-Chief
Data Center Frontier
*The granting of 1 Continuing Education Credit for this webcast by BICSI does not imply or suggest that BICSI approves or endorses this event.
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