HW076: Linux for the WLAN Professional

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of Linux knowledge for WLAN professionals and features guest Bryan Ward.

What separates good Wi-Fi engineers from ones who really can troubleshoot anything? Linux. Understanding Linux—from packet capture workflows to using tcpdump to how USB NIC drivers work—will set you apart from other engineers. Guest Bryan Ward joins the show to break down why you need to know Linux as a WLAN professional and how you ... Read more »

People in this episode

Host: Packet Pushers

Guest: Bryan Ward

Topics covered

• Wi-Fi engineering
• Linux
• troubleshooting
• packet capture
• tcpdump
• USB NIC drivers

Keywords

• Wi-Fi
• Linux
• tcpdump
• troubleshooting
• packet capture
• WLAN

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Packet Pushers

Books & works: Linux

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