CTS 355: Exposing the Real Wi-Fi Issue
Rowell's deployment of Mist AP45 access points in a car manufacturing facility encountered multiple network issues, leading to a network audit revealing DHCP timeouts, association problems, and missing VLANs.
MAIN POINTS
- Over 70 Mist AP45 access points were installed in a car manufacturing facility.
- Initial testing was successful, but issues arose post-installation.
- The Mist dashboard identified DHCP timeouts, association issues, and missing VLANs.
- Users reported no Internet access, prompting a network audit.
TAKEAWAYS
- Successful pre-installation testing does not guarantee post-deployment success.
- The Mist dashboard is crucial for identifying network issues.
- Network audits can uncover underlying Wi-Fi problems.
- Addressing DHCP and VLAN issues is essential for stable Wi-Fi connectivity.