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This is already an abnormally long review, but I have one more point, and it relates to Wi-Fi utilization.

With a typical protocol analyzer, you can analyze Wi-Fi utilization in terms of Wi-Fi traffic (L2). Wi-Fi

utilization is great, and if you know how to analyze the data, it usually gives you a pretty clear sense of

the network’s performance. However, this type of analysis can’t account for utilization of the RF

spectrum by non Wi-Fi devices, which may account for a significant portion of your network’s problems.

I think mobile products will continue to be useful for this type of work, but integrating spectrum analysis

in the AP gets us several steps closer to a holistic view of our network’s health at the AP. When it comes

to troubleshooting, making a network run smoothly is always about finding and fixing the source of the

problem. We often start with symptoms and diagnose from there. Spectrum visibility is one of the key

ingredients to this type of wireless insight.

I’m making a conscious effort to stop myself here and shut up. I believe that integrated spectrum

analysis is a trend that will be embraced by other vendors in the near-ish future. At present, Cisco has a

significant head start with the integration of one of the best spectrum analysis chipsets in their APs.

Given the unique offering, I would have expected a big price premium, but they’re turning the “Cisco

Premium” upside down with premium features, and palatable prices. Spectrum-level enhancements are

incredibly important, and from my perspective, Cisco is doing all the right things with CleanAir by making

it accessible and relevant to network administrators. This is a noteworthy advancement for the

industry…one that I expect to make a lot of noise (and avoid some noise at the same time). I’m

thoroughly impressed!