CTS 335: Live Demo of MLO at MFD11

This video from Mobility Field Day 11 features a discussion with Rowell Dionicio and Francois Verges discussing Arista’s demonstration of Managed LAN Optimisation (MLO), showcasing its efficiency in network management. They got an in-depth look at MLO’s capabilities to streamline and optimize network performance through real-time adjustments and monitoring. This demonstration highlighted the practical applications and benefits of MLO for IT professionals tasked with maintaining robust and reliable network infrastructures.


Arista Networks Refreshes CloudVision AGNI With New Feature Set

Arista Networks has introduced a new suite of features for CloudVision AGNI, enhancing the platform’s network visibility and analytics capabilities, as detailed by Sulagna Saha on Gestalt IT following Mobility Field Day 11. This update signifies a leap forward in simplifying network operations with advanced telemetry and automation designed to meet modern networking demands. The refreshed CloudVision AGNI demonstrates Arista’s ongoing commitment to providing sophisticated tools for managing today’s cloud-driven network environments.


Arista Does Wi-Fi?

Kevin Franzen explores the surprising entry of Arista, a company traditionally associated with high-performance networking for data centers, into the Wi-Fi arena. Arista’s expansion into wireless technology signifies their commitment to providing comprehensive networking solutions that span from the data center to the access point. Franzen’s article sheds light on how Arista’s strengths in cloud networking and software-defined networking could translate into innovative Wi-Fi offerings. Read more in this Mobility Field Day article on LinkedIn Pulse!


From Wireless Field Day to Self-Driving Networks: A Decade of Innovation and Community in Wireless Technology

In this LinkedIn Pulse article, Drew Lentz reflects on a decade of progress in wireless technology, recounting the journey from the inception of Wireless Field Day to the current era of self-driving networks. This period marks significant advancements in network automation and AI, transforming how wireless infrastructures are managed and optimized. Lentz celebrates the community’s role in fostering innovation and knowledge sharing, highlighting how collective efforts have shaped the wireless industry’s evolution.


Enterprise Wi-Fi Flexes While Big Players Try to Join In. My Key Themes and Takeaways From Mobility Field Day 11

Drew Lentz shares his key themes and takeaways from Mobility Field Day 11 in this LinkedIn Pulse article, highlighting the dynamic evolution of enterprise Wi-Fi as larger players make concerted efforts to enter the market. His article encapsulates the innovations and challenges currently shaping the wireless industry, as well as the strategic shifts by established companies to stay competitive. The insights offered reveal a rapidly progressing enterprise Wi-Fi landscape, underscored by technological advancements and market consolidations.


Culture of Quality – a Refreshing View From Arista’s Ken Duda

Keith Parsons offers a glimpse into Arista’s dedication to a culture of quality through the insights of Ken Duda in his recent LinkedIn Pulse article. Duda’s approach underlines the importance of meticulous engineering and customer-centric support as the cornerstone of Arista’s business ethos. The piece provides a refreshing perspective on how a relentless focus on quality can drive a company’s success and distinguish it within the competitive tech industry.


Wifi 7 Live Demos With Arista Networks at MFD11

Mark Houtz provides an intriguing glimpse into the future of wireless technology with this summary of Wi-Fi 7 live demonstrations by Arista Networks at Mobility Field Day. Arista’s presentations showcased the capabilities and potential impact of Wi-Fi 7, demonstrating their forward-thinking approach in the networking space. These demonstrations underline the industry’s anticipation and readiness for the next generation of Wi-Fi, promising faster speeds and improved performance for users and enterprises alike.


200a Sesión De Tesos en Wi-Fi: Resumen De Mobility Field Day 11

The 200th session of “Tesos en Wi-Fi” offered a comprehensive recap of Mobility Field Day 11 for a Spanish-speaking audience, showcasing the latest trends and discussions in the wireless networking arena. The event highlighted significant technological shifts and product announcements from key players in the Wi-Fi industry, reflecting the current state of enterprise wireless solutions. Participants and viewers were privy to in-depth analyses and perspectives on cutting-edge Wi-Fi developments poised to influence the direction of enterprise networking.


Mobility Field Day 11 Is Your Lucky Day!

Mobility Field Day 11 promises to be an exciting event for professionals interested in the latest advancements in wireless technology. As Tom Hollingsworth’s article hints, this gathering is an excellent opportunity for industry experts to explore new products, discuss emerging trends, and share insights. Learn more about the latest wireless products from Arista, Celona, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper Networks, Ubiquiti, and eino next Wednesday and Thursday, and watch for more coverage on LinkedIn!


Navigating Arista CV-CUE

This article by Mohammad Ali provides an in-depth look into Arista Networks’ user interface, with a focus on AGNI, UPSK (WPA3), WIPS, and MFR. Exploring the product after Mobility Field Day, Ali covers the navigation system and the primary features, such as Wi-Fi Device Registration and Packets. With step-by-step explanations and screen shots, the author provides valuable insight into the Arista CV-CUE system, from configuring areas like CV-CUE Hierarchy, Folders and Floors, Moving Access Points to understanding the concept of “Groups”.


Arista AP-W318 – What’s in a Box

Arista recently unveiled their AP-W318 hospitality wall-plate AP, and this article by Mohammad Ali provides insight into the box contents and capabilities of their hardware. With support for 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz Wi-Fi, the AP-W318 offers dependable wireless connectivity. Visit the link for more details and to engage in further discussions about this access point.


MFD9 – Arista Lights Up Their Session With AGNI

At Mobility Field Day 9, Arista presented their Cognitive Campus architecture, including Arista Guardian for Network Identity (AGNI), which offers a cloud NAC solution that provides all the features of a modern architecture while maintaining scalability and security with multi-vendor support. Arista also announced UPSK, which can isolate clients or mark a shared resource, and a WIPS solution that uses different frames to force a target client to disconnect from an unauthorized WPA3 SSID using the multi-function radio integrated into all the Arista access points. Read this article by Mohammad Ali to learn more.


Overcoming the Uncomfortable Aspects of Network Identity Management With Arista Networks’ CloudVision AGNI

Arista Networks presented its AI-driven NAC solution CloudVision AGNI at Mobility Field Day, hoping to achieve its potential for zero-trust security. AGNI expands Arista’s flagship CloudVision solution with features such as secure onboarding, dynamic access control, and AI-driven policy enforcement, among others. Built from scratch in the cloud, the solution embodies modern cloud-first principles, and it has a modern microservices architecture that delivers elastic scalability from tens to thousands of devices in a few clicks, self-service style onboarding for wireless with single sign-on (SSO), and reduced average deployment time from weeks to hours. Read more in this article by Sulagna Saha, and watch the entire presentation on the Tech Field Day website!


Cloud NAC?

John Kilpatrick is skeptical of cloud NAC or “RADIUS in the cloud” solutions presented by Juniper and Arista at Mobility Field Day 9. These solutions aim to simplify RADIUS authentication, which has traditionally been complex. Kilpatrick wonders why anyone would adopt cloud NAC, as it involves placing a low-level resource farther from the user and reducing the control of platform dependencies, while also complicating learning and retaining one’s environment’s complexity.


Mobility Field Day 9 – Quick Recap

Mohammad Ali shares his thoughts on Mobility Field Day 9, which featured presentations and discussions from vendors and delegates from different parts of the world. Juniper Networks, Fortinet, Arista, Cisco, Celona, NetAlly, and Ruckus Networks made significant announcements around cloud NAC, access assurance, analytics, IoT, Wi-Fi 7, security, and more. The event also included a roundtable discussion on the challenges of moving services to the cloud, providing a platform for delegates to discuss the impact and challenges of the new technology trends.


MFD9 Day3 Recap

The Wireless Pubcast podcast covered day 3 of Mobility Field Day 9, featuring Arista and Celona. Arista showcased their comprehensive Wi-Fi solution, CloudVision AGNI, emphasizing its polished interface, rule-based analysis capabilities, and compatibility with other vendors’ networks. Celona presented their Celona Private 5G solution, highlighting its flexibility for future transitions and real-world deployments. They discussed the importance of regulatory compliance, offered free online classes for certification, and mentioned plans for exploring neutral host arrangements. Listen in as Chris Reed and Raymond Hendrix dive deep into Mobility Field Day 9 day 3 on the Wireless Pubcast podcast!


Making Mobility Magic at Mobility Field Day 9

Mobility Field Day 9 is May 17-19 in Silicon Valley, bringing together the top technology minds and experts in wireless and mobility to share their innovations and contributions to the field. With presentations from Arista, Celona, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper Networks, NetAlly, and Ruckus Networks, attendees can expect updates on advancements in AI networking, SASE, and cybersecurity, among others. The presentations will be streamed live on our online platforms and feature roundtable discussions from our Field Day delegates. Watch this video for more information!


Ep 112 – NFD30 Special!

Networking Field Day Delegates A.J. Murray, Tim Bertino, and Girard Kavelines share their thoughts on this event in this episode of the Art of Network Engineering Podcast. Listen to their thoughts here!


CBRS, Accessing Layer 2 Behind a CPE

Mark Houtz attended October’s Mobility Field Day as a delegate and is now reflecting on Arista’s presentation. Before their presentation, Mark had questions on their VXLAN, a standard base for tunneling their Aps and Switches for Segmentation and was pleasantly surprised with that they had to show for during the presentation. Check out his thoughts here!


Networking Into the Future With Networking Field Day 30

We kicked off 2023 with Networking Field Day where we had presentations from Anuta Networks, Juniper Networks, Aryaka, Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, and Selector AI! All videos from Networking Field Day have been published on the Tech Field Day website, head on over to check them out!