ChargePoint EV Charger Install, Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 AP ECW260, Separating Networks For Easy Management More info on the ECW260 Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 AP here https://bit.ly/3o6AURL The ECW260 will broadcast a management SSID and can be reset with the cloud to go app but it is a good idea to have one of the EPA5006GR PoE injectors with reset button available https://bit.ly/3PevSxM You can purchase the ChargePoint Home Flex Here CPH50 https://amzn.to/3RdZld9
Wi-Fi 6E Intel AX210 on Windows 10 Desktop, Hamina Wireless, EnGenius Certs, ECW336 ECW215 ship date
I install a Wi-Fi 6E Intel AX210 on a windows Windows 10 Desktop read the blog post here https://www.keenansystems.com/wordpress/2022/06/29/adding-a-wi-fi-6e-adapter-to-a-windows-10-desktop-computer/
We talk about the Hamina Wireless Tools for Tools for designing wireless networks, from Wi-Fi 6E to 4G / 5G and more. more info here https://www.hamina.com/
More info on the engenius certifications here https://academy.engenius.ai/certifications
The Wi-Fi 6E ECW336 will be shipping in July and the ECW215 in August
Adding a Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E adapter to a windows 10 desktop computer
Adding a m.2 Wi-Fi card to your desktop can be easy if it already has a compatible slot. My motherboard a Asus Tuf Gaming X570-Plus did not come with a Wi-Fi enabled M.2 slot. So I used this WiFi Card to M.2 Key M Adapter Card below.
I installed it into one of the 2 M.2 slots this board has the other is in use by my SSD.
Next I ordered the intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E adapter below this supports 6Ghz as well as 5.8 and 2.4 and has a riser with external antennas.
If this was a windows 11 system it would download the latest drivers and 6Ghz would start working. With windows 10 you have to take a few more steps. Here is my windows build.
I followed this guide at SNBForums. But when I installed the latest AX210 driver I could only see 2.4 and 5.8Ghz networks. I ended up having to manually install the driver below. You can download the driver below
Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E Driver 22.45.1.1
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Once I installed this driver and rebooted I could see my 6Ghz Wi-Fi 6E ECW336 AP and I was greeted by the WPA3 enabled network message below and connected at 2.4Gbps!
I did some performance testing with iPerf and was getting over 1Gbps a little slower than my laptop with the same card. Desktops will block some of the signal so this is expected.
Speed up your Wi-Fi!, Myths VS Reality, Warehouse Wi-Fi, Marina Wi-Fi
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6Ghz is Finally Here and it is fast! EnGenius ECW336 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6E Access Point Review
The ECW336 is a tri band 2.4 / 5 and 6ghz Wi-Fi Access Point from EnGenius.
I did some speed and distance testing at 6Ghz with my laptop and Intel 2×2 AX210 Wi-Fi 6E adapter and then compared it to the 5Ghz radio. The ECW336 is connected to a ECS2512FP PoE++ switch at 2.5Gb and my workstation is connected to the switch at 10Gb. I am running iPerf with 2 parallel streams for these tests.
At short distance I connect at 2.4Gbps data rate the maximum for 6Ghz @ 2×2 160Mhz
When I run iPerf I get a maximum of 1.4Gbps actual sustained throughput
Now when I switch to 5Ghz radio at the same location I get a maximum of about 700Mbps
Next I go to a location 50 feet away with multiple walls in between the laptop and the AP. At 6Ghz I got a maximum speed of 137Mbps
And then at 5Ghz I got 177Mbps
So as expected 6Ghz Wi-Fi 6E has a massive speed improvement at closer distances and longer range than expected. There are other advantages because of huge new 6Ghz spectrum there are multiple clean 160Mhz channels so it will be more reliable than 5Ghz. As the client device gets farther away it will roam to the 5Ghz interface for faster speeds under normal conditions.
The ECW336 is available here
You can use it with the ECS2512FP switch here for 2.5Gbps speed and PoE++ support.
Heatmap with ezWi-Fi Planner, ECW336 Wi-Fi6E testing, ECW215 or ECW220 for in room Wi-Fi, Good Beer
We talk about #beer, since its Friday and also #wallmount access points (the demand is crazy), and #WiFi6E updates. One of the benefits of the EnGenius partner program is free use of their heat map tool you can sign up here https://ezwifiplanner-intro.engeniustech.com/#get-to-started
The ECW220 is in stock here https://www.keenansystems.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=582
More info the the ECW336 here https://www.keenansystems.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=644
More info on the ECW215 wall plate AP here https://www.keenansystems.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=654
This weeks beers to try Connecticut Wit Twelve Percent Beer Project Wheat Beer – Witbier / Blanche https://untappd.com/b/twelve-percent-beer-project-connecticut-wit/4577578
Mexican Lager Lo-Fi Brewing Lager – American https://untappd.com/b/lo-fi-brewing-mexican-lager/1490499
What Are the Benefits of a Security Gateway?
More and more companies are upgrading theirnetwork security gateways—with amazing results.
What is a Security Gateway?
A security gateway is that crucial first line of defense between the internet and your valuable business network. Its security functions are similar to those of a router, but the gateway processes traffic better and faster. Extend SD-WAN with cloud-delivered security that provides flexible, secure access for a diverse and distributed workforce. Lower operational complexity and TCO with converged networking and security.
How does it work?
As the name implies, the security gateway concerns itself primarily with securing a network. It’s the network sentry inspecting all incoming traffic to filter out malware, malicious content, and material prohibited by company policy. It can handle high-flow rate filtering and packet inspection with incredible efficiency. It allows business owners to personalize a security system just for them. Cloud-delivered web security services provide comprehensive protection to address threats including ransomware, credential-theft, phishing, spam, and other web-borne attacks.
How is it different from a router?
A router’s primary function is to direct traffic to the proper destination within and between networks. The security gateway’s primary function is to make sure that everything coming into the network belongs there and everything else gets shut out. This means that while its function is simpler than the router, it operates with far greater complexity.
What makes the security gateway so reliable?
Some security gateways have what’s called built-in failover, which means if an ISP goes down, another port connection will kick in. Gateways also balance the traffic load by sending traffic from an overloaded port to one that isn’t.
Tesla Wall Connector, ECW215 Wi-Fi 6 Wall plate AP, PTP ENH500 EnStation in stock!
I talk about my 60A Tesla Wall Connector install and troubleshooting and my 5k mile Texas road trip. The ECW215 Wi-Fi 6 Wall plate AP is almost ready to ship! More info here https://www.keenansystems.com/store/c… Point to Point is back in stock ENH500 EnStation5-ac Kits Buy them Here https://www.keenansystems.com/store/c…
Poster with 2.4, 5 and 6Ghz Wi-Fi channels
I made a 4 page poster of all the Wi-Fi channels including 6Ghz thanks to Wireless LAN Pros for the great image. There are way too many 6Ghz channels to put on one page. Now you just need a wall wide enough to hang it.
The Great 6 GHz Invasion – Here Come the Wi-Fi 6E Clients!
Great article on all the currently available Wi-Fi 6E client devices windows 10 can be tricky but once we see a iPhone with support 6E adoption will take off!