Name: Coffee Break #16: 7 Mistakes about WiFi
Start: 2024-08-22T16:30:00Z
End: 2024-08-22T16:30:39.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 4.9

Stop by for technology discussions, new product announcements, and conversations with the people who use NETGEAR products. Find out the best practices for your next IT, commercial, or custom integration project.

From misconfigured switches to overlooked security settings, even seasoned pros make mistakes. This fast-paced session will spotlight five common networking pitfalls and offer actionable tips to avoid them, helping partners deliver better, more reliable solutions.

Coffee Break #29: 5 Networking Fails Every Pro Makes (And How to Fix Them)

The convergence of AV and IT is transforming the way organizations design and manage their infrastructure. This session will dive into the latest trends, use cases, and how NETGEAR is enabling seamless AV-over-IP integration across a variety of environments—from boardrooms to broadcast studios.

Navigating the Future of AV & IT Integration

Discover how NETGEAR Insight empowers MSPs and IT pros with cloud-managed networking tools that reduce operational headaches. This session will highlight key features and practical examples of how Insight simplifies network management at scale.

Coffee Break #28: MSP’s Best Friend: NETGEAR Insight

Now that WiFi 7 is widely adopted, what are the key insights from real-world deployments? This session will cover early use cases, performance benchmarks, and lessons learned to help partners and customers maximize their investment in this next-gen wireless technology

WiFi 7 is Mainstream – What Are We Learning?

In this bite-sized session, we’ll break down the benefits of AV-over-IP and how NETGEAR makes deployment and management easy—without complex configurations. Perfect for partners who need a quick, simplified overview of how to streamline AV setup with AV over IP.

Coffee Break #27:  Less Hassle, More Power and Flexibility: AV-over-IP, Simplified

As bandwidth demands grow and data-intensive applications become the norm, multi-gig networking is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. This webinar will explore how businesses can leverage NETGEAR’s multi-gig solutions to drive performance, future-proof their networks, and unlock new revenue opportunities in high-performance environments.

Scaling Your Business with Multi-Gig Networking

Join NETGEAR Business in an exclusive webinar where we explore the transformative benefits of WiFi 7, the next generation of wireless technology. This session is tailored for end users, system integrators, and managed service providers (MSPs) looking to stay ahead in an ever-evolving connectivity landscape.

Key Takeaways
•        The Power of WiFi 7: Discover how this cutting-edge technology redefines wireless networking with enhanced speed, reduced latency, and unprecedented reliability.
•        Top Benefits and Features: Learn how WiFi 7's advanced features such as multi-link operation (MLO), 320 MHz channel width, and improved network efficiency drive better performance for demanding applications.
•        Real-World Advantages: See how WiFi 7 can address challenges for businesses, whether in education, retail, hospitality, or enterprise environments.

Why Choose NETGEAR Business
We’ll showcase the top 10 reasons why NETGEAR Business is your ideal partner for WiFi 7 deployments, including:
1.        Comprehensive WiFi Portfolio: Explore our robust lineup of wireless access points designed for businesses of all sizes.
2.        Pro WiFi Design Team: Benefit from expert consultation and tailored network designs to meet your specific requirements.
3.        NETGEAR Academy: Leverage our training programs to empower your team with the skills to deploy and manage next-gen networks confidently.

Unlocking the Potential of Next-Gen WiFi: A Deep Dive into WiFi 7

Is your WiFi up to par? Uncover the tools and techniques to evaluate your WiFi performance and optimize your network for best-in-class results.

Best Practices to Supercharge Your WiFi Network

Unlock the benefits of 6Ghz in WLAN environments! Learn how improved performance, reduced interference, and future-proofing your network can give you a competitive edge.

Coffee Break #26: Advantages of 6Ghz in WLAN deployments

Get an exclusive sneak preview of the upcoming InfoComm event! Discover key sessions, new product launches, and trends that will shape the future of the industry.

InfoComm Sneak Preview

Keep your network running smoothly with expert advice! Get practical tips for diagnosing problems, resolving connectivity issues, and maintaining network stability.

Coffee Break #25: Top 10 Tips to Troubleshoot Your Network: Expert Advice for Smooth Operations

Maximize your savings with NETGEAR's eRate programs! Find out which devices qualify, the application process, and insider tips to get the most out of your rebates.

Coffee Break #24: What NETGEAR devices are eligible for eRate

Ready to upgrade your network? Discover the key considerations and best practices to ensure a smooth transition. Learn about the latest technologies and compatibility issues that can make or break your upgrade.

What You Need to Know Before You Upgrade Your Network

Collaboration is key to success, and this webinar will highlight the benefits of partnering with NETGEAR. We will discuss the support and resources available to our partners, including marketing tools, technical assistance, and sales training. Learn how to maximize your partnership with NETGEAR to drive growth and deliver superior networking solutions to your clients.

Coffee Break #23: Elevate your Business with Strategic Partners

Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring how SMPTE ST 2110 has transformed media workflows by enabling seamless transport of video, audio, and data over IP networks. Discover how NETGEAR's cutting-edge AV solutions empower broadcasters and media professionals to design efficient, scalable, and synchronized ST 2110 workflows. From network architecture essentials to real-world applications, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips to elevate your media production capabilities. Whether you're an engineer, integrator, or media professional, this is your opportunity to stay ahead in the evolving world of IP-based broadcasting.

Revolutionizing Broadcast: ST 2110 Workflow and NETGEAR AV Solutions

Join us as we dive into the intricacies of wireless and 5G networks. This webinar will cover the fundamental differences between these technologies, their respective advantages, and how they complement each other. We will also discuss deployment strategies, performance expectations, and future trends in wireless and 5G networking.

Coffee Break #22: WiFi vs 5G: Understand the Difference

Discover how NETGEAR Business goes beyond products to deliver a complete networking solution tailored for VARs and MSPs. In this 15-minute webinar, we’ll explore the key benefits of partnering with us, including:
Simplified end-to-end solutions for diverse client needs
Exceptional support and resources to empower your business
Scalable, reliable systems that grow with your customers
Learn why NETGEAR is the trusted choice for VARs and MSPs worldwide. Join us to see how we can help you drive success and build lasting client relationships!

Coffee Break #21 Win-Win: How Resellers and MSPs Benefit from a Total Network Solution

Discover how NETGEAR Insight’s cloud-based platform can help you monitor and troubleshoot your network from anywhere, at any time. This session will cover the platform’s real-time monitoring features, alert systems, and remote troubleshooting capabilities.

Coffee Break #20: Remote Network Management Simplified

Join us for a fun session showcasing real-world WiFi mishaps from around the world.  We'll have our experts on hand to offer their commentary on what went wrong and how to avoid making the same mistakes on your own projects.

Coffee Break #19: Spot the WiFi Fail: Real-Life Deployment Disasters

This webinar will focus on improving your network’s security by using NETGEAR Insight’s MPSK feature. Learn how to create and manage up to 32 different passphrases across multiple SSIDs to provide segmented access control tailored to different user groups.

Coffee Break #18: Enhancing Network Security: Implementing Multi Pre-Shared Key (MPSK) for Better Access Control

Let’s explore the key differences between outdoor and indoor WiFi access points in a nutshell.
Understanding these distinctions is crucial whether you optimize or extend coverage indoors to outdoor spaces. Let’s dive in!

Coffee Break #17: Outdoor vs Indoor WiFi Access Points

Working from home doesn't mean you have to work indoors all day!  And for those summer barbeques and pool parties, you'll want to make sure you and your customers have the best wireless connections.  In this short Coffee Break, we'll show you the popular WAX610Y, WiFi 6 outdoor access point.

Coffee Break #15: Bring your WiFi to the Sun with an Outdoor Access Point

Find out why you may not need to run a cable between wireless access points and still get a fast, robust wireless connection.  This short Coffee Break will provide the details on what we mean about a wireless backhaul between access points.

Coffee Break #14: How to Configure a Wireless Backhaul Between Wireless AP

Come spend a few minutes with us as we take a look at our portfolio of Professional Wireless Access Points.  We have a wide range of models covering indoors and out, with WiFi 6 and 7 technology, in a price range for any budget.

Coffee Break #13: Need for Speed: a look into Pro WiFi Access Points

What's a heatmap and why do you need it? Stop by to find out exactly what our Pro WiFi team can do to make your next wireless install go smoothly resulting in your happiest client ever.  From access point placement to which model is ideal, this team provides invaluable expertise - for free!

Coffee Break #12: Building a WiFi Heatmap: Step by step with NETGEAR Expert

Find out everything you wanted to know about NETGEAR Insight - the comprehensive remote management platform.  From easy on-boarding to robust troubleshooting, Insight from NETGEAR Business give you the power to perform your job 24/7/365 from anywhere.

Coffee Break #11: NETGEAR Business Insight Architecture: From premises to cloud

When it comes to commercial and high-end residential IT solutions, integrators and installers fight to stay ahead of the competition, constantly looking for the latest innovations to offer future proof solutions for their new and existing customers. 

Now, with WiFi 7, there are many good reasons for your customers to upgrade their old legacy WiFi 4/5 systems and for new projects to start off an incredibly fast and reliable use of the wireless spectrum.

Coffee Break #10: How can WiFi 7 make me more profitable?

What do VLANs and SSIDs have in common?  Find out how you can setup your network to take advantage of both to keep things running secure and smooth.

Coffee Break #9: VLANs and SSIDs

Learn what makes a switch a Smart switch and why you might want to step up from an unmanaged switch.

Coffee Break #8: How smart are these Smart Switches?

Show me the building, I will build you the network How to use a free-of-charge NTGR consultation service to kick-start your VAR business

Coffee Break #7: Pro WiFi Design Services

Look, Mom – no hands
How to let Insight optimize your WiFi network

Coffee Break #6: Automatic WiFi Performance Optimization

Me, myself, and I:  An Army of One: 
How to grow your IT service business without adding headcount

Coffee Break #5: Building a VAR Business

You Have a Clean Bill of Health: How to generate weekly reports for your customers.

Coffee Break #4: Managed Systems Reporting

Why you should be using multi-gig and PoE++ in your network

Coffee Break #3: Tell Me Why

Coffee Break #2: Pro WiFi Design Services

Start the clock: 15 Min to set up an entire network, router, switch and access points

Coffee Break #1: Network Setup

NETGEAR Coffee Break

Let’s grab a virtual coffee and chat about the “7 Common WiFi Mistakes”. In just 15 minutes, we’ll cover pitfalls to avoid, from poor placement to neglecting security.

Coffee Break #16: 7 Mistakes about WiFi

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