RUCKCast

RUCKCast

RUCKUS Networks brings you interesting topics with a wide range of guests to sit down and discuss all things that make up the product portfolio. We'll discuss topics including products from our portfolio, Wi-Fi, routing and switching and more! We can't wait to share with you what our teams are up to. You can contact the podcast team using the email address ruckcast@commscope.com for any feedback or ideas for future episodes. We would love to hear from you! To learn more about RUCKUS Networks products and solutions, you can visit www.ruckusnetworks.com/products and www.ruckusnetworks.com/solutions If you have questions about how to use RUCKUS gear, The RUCKUS Education YouTube channel is a great resource and can be found at www.youtube.com/@ruckuseducation To connect with RUCKUS Networks, use www.ruckusnetworks.com/support/contact-us

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July 29, 2025 27 mins

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This episode explores a controversial topic: how network designers often over-engineer Wi-Fi systems due to their unique perspective on network planning.

Unlike sales-focused approaches that may emphasize more equipment, designers sometimes create unnecessarily complex solutions. Join Jim as he demonstrates how to design efficient networks that deliver strong performance while potentially using fewer resources than tra...

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This week's RUCKCast dives into Hamina Wireless's online reporting feature—a revolutionary upgrade from traditional PDF reports. This new feature transforms how you examine and understand your proposed network's performance within your facility.

The shift in Wi-Fi report sharing is so significant that we dedicated an entire episode to breaking it down. You'll learn how to navigate these advanced rep...

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July 1, 2025 28 mins

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Join Jim Palmer as he sits down with Jim Doherty and Jerry Patton to learn about RUCKUS Managed Networks, a comprehensive solution designed to simplify network management for organizations of all sizes. In this episode, the team explores how RUCKUS Managed Networks delivers expert-level network oversight, proactive monitoring, and seamless support, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations while ensuring o...

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June 17, 2025 32 mins

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In this episode, we dive into the unspoken rules of networking—those best practices, standards, and protocols that guide how we build and manage networks. But what happens when sticking to the rules just doesn’t cut it? Jim sits down with Aaron Lee to explore the moments when bending or even breaking the rules leads to better outcomes or utter disaster. From unconventional designs to real-world constraints, hear the s...

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In this episode of the RUCKCast, we delve into why the term "expert" can be a loaded word in the Wi-Fi industry, particularly given the variability of RF environments. We discuss the challenges professionals face in mastering the ever-changing dynamics of radio frequencies and how RUCKUS Networks supports continuous learning and adaptation. Whether you're experienced or new to the field, this episode of...

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In this episode, we explore the paradox of Wi-Fi's adaptability in diverse RF environments. While designed to function in a wide range of conditions, this flexibility often results in suboptimal performance. We discuss how Wi-Fi's ability to adapt can lead to connectivity issues, interference, and reduced efficiency, yet still manage to keep us connected. Join Jim as he discusses the intricacies of Wi-Fi&apo...

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May 27, 2025 7 mins

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After a year of hiatus, the RUCKCast is back! Albeit with one less person to keep Jim in line (still unsure if that is good or bad, only time will tell), the RUCKCast is back in action!

In this episode, Jim gives a quick update of what has been happening, and lays out what to expect for the rest of Season 5!

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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In the 110th edition of the RUCKCast, Jim is joined by best-dressed WiFi celebrity Ferney Munoz, to discuss building WiFi communities and the upcoming WLPC in Valencia, Spain!
Ferney's email: ferney75@gmail.com
The important website:  thewifiofthings.com

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
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In our latest episode, Jim and John get to take not one, but two new dogs for a walk around the block. And by dogs, we mean two brand new and awesome WiFi 7 models. Tune in as our hosts take a peek at our newest outdoor and indoor 6GHz capable APs!

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
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In our latest edition to the "10 Things We Think You Should Know" series, Jim and John get into a hot topic: speed. How important is fast WiFi? Or is it not always about the speed? Find out how they feel about how much speed does-or does not-matter in WiFi!

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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April 30, 2024 41 mins

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In this week's episodes, Jim and John take a question from their day to day and use it as inspiration for this conversation. If you've ever wondered what makes Beamflex and RUCKUS APs so special, here's a chance to learn a bit more. And no, Beamflex is not at all like beam forming ;)

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
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In our latest, Jim and John get into the 7th part of the "10 things" series. This week, they take us through what security we need to know about relative to our Wi-Fi networks and those clients that occupy them.

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRWpx8VJ_E
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April 16, 2024 44 mins

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In our latest chat, Jim and John discuss Mr. Palmer's trip to the RUCKUS Labs, and dive more into the wonderful world of 6GHz WiFi.

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
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Jim and John are back for our latest edition of the 10 things they thing people should know about WiFi. In the current episode, the mutts talk about the importance of trusting but also verifying as it pertains to your wireless network deployments!

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
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As a bit of a tangent from our most recent show on defaults, Jim and John dive into the dirty secrets of residential WiFi, and why some of those defaults are why they are. More important, the guys may even offer a tip or two on how to make your home WiFi better!

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
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March 26, 2024 40 mins

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In the latest part in the "10 Things You Should Know" series, Jim and John dive into the wonderful world of WiFi defaults. Some are good, some are bad, and some just are. It depends, right? It's important to understand why you want to change what you want to change...because some defaults are better than others!

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
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March 19, 2024 42 mins

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On our 101st RUCKCast, Jim and John take a bit of a dive into the wonderful world of power spectral density, or PSD. If you aren't familiar with this (or even if you are) now is a great chance to listen in on some information that should serve you well as you immerse yourself in the 6ghz spectrum!

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
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It's our 100th official RUCKCast...which is kind of cool. And this time, after a bit of a hiatus, the 10 things series returns! This time, Jim and John dive into the importance of good WiFi design. The devil truly is in the design details on this one, but a good design goes a long way...and you should not fix a bad design by way of software.

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
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The boys are back for a fresh new show after a big conference disruption. Following time at WLPC for both, and then MWC for Jim, they are back together to discuss some highlights of both events, as well as the OTHER thing with C in it...because AFC has finally been approved...so now what?

Intro music by Alex Grohl, available here:
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February 27, 2024 42 mins

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In our latest show, we are giving you a re-broadcast of when Jim and John went live at WLPC 2024.

Yes, really.

The pair took a big risk, and for the most part (minus one glitch) it worked. For those who attempted to listen to the remote stream live, this should be a lot better, as the microphone audio wasn't all carrying over through to the stream.

The mutts talked with partners, custom...

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