The Wi-Fi landscape is shifting fast. Between new spectrum, stronger security requirements, and the next generation of Wi-Fi hardware, IT leaders have a lot on their radar this year. Whether you’re planning a network refresh or just trying to stay ahead of the curve, these are the three trends that deserve your attention in 2026….
Too often, organizations install wireless access points wherever it seems convenient and call it a “Wi-Fi deployment.” That approach almost always leads to coverage gaps, poor performance, and terrible user experience. A proper Wi-Fi design is not an optional step — it’s the foundation of a reliable, secure, and cost-effective network. Here’s why: 1. Accuracy…
Every CIO and IT Director is facing the same question right now: “Should we upgrade to Wi-Fi 7?” The marketing promises transformational performance, but the price might be hard to swallow. Meanwhile, your CFO is asking pointed questions about ROI, and your team is already stretched thin managing current infrastructure projects. Here’s the uncomfortable truth:…
Enterprise Wi-Fi networks have never been under more pressure. Today’s workplaces demand seamless connectivity for more devices, more video traffic, more hybrid workers, and mission-critical applications with no margin for error. If your organization is still running on Wi-Fi 5 or older, chances are you’re feeling the strain—from dropped calls and sluggish file transfers to…
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as staring at full Wi-Fi bars on your device, yet watching a video buffer endlessly or your web browsing crawl to a halt. If you’ve experienced this issue, you’re not alone. The situation arises when the signal strength between your device and the access point is strong, but the overall…
“If one AP is good, then five must be better… right?” It’s a common assumption among IT teams aiming to improve wireless performance. After all, more access points (APs) should mean better coverage and faster speeds for everyone, correct? Not quite. While it might seem logical, adding more APs without a clear strategy could result…
As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, IT decision makers must stay ahead of the curve to ensure their organizations remain competitive. One of the latest developments on the horizon is Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of Wi-Fi technology that promises to revolutionize untethered connectivity. We’ll explore what Wi-Fi 7 means for your…
The Wi-Fi 6E revolution is here. An abundance of spectrum is available to use and see the full potential of Wi-Fi. But how do we validate Wi-Fi 6E devices operation and access point discovery? With the massive amount of spectrum provided with Wi-Fi 6E, it will take capable devices over 5 seconds to scan all…
No one likes to experience poor Wi-Fi, especially when you need it most. We get brought in to troubleshoot different types of environments which allows us to see some of the most common Wi-Fi mistakes. Organizations with IT teams will make a good effort into addressing their Wi-Fi issues. But sometimes it can be hard…
A change to Meraki’s underlying algorithm for Client Balancing is getting an overhaul in version MR29.1. In early July 2022, Meraki released a public beta of MR29.1 which includes a change in the way Client Balancing is handled. At Packet6, we’ve always recommended disabling Client Balancing due to how devices negatively reacted. Prior to MR29.1,…
