Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Keith Parsons is joined by Bradley Wegner, the creator of the Build Your Own AP deep dive at WLPC. Brad discusses his class, which focuses on hands-on hardware experience of constructing an AP. He talks about balancing hardware costs with capabilities, sourcing the components, and the software and firmware involved. He also shares his vision for future bootcamps such as FreeRADIUS, Passpoint, and cellular integration.
Links:
Bradley Wegner’s Blog - wifiroundup.com
Bradley Wegner on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/bradleywegner
Build your own AP Parts List:
Banana Pi BPI-R4 WiFi 7 OpenWRT (Scroll down to Product Description in the Amazon listing for Diagrams) - amazon.com/dp/B0DFCTLXJC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
8mm Wrench - amazon.com/WISEUP-Chrome-vanadium-Adjustable-Combination-Labor-saving/dp/B0BPGKSNLS/ref=sr_1_8?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.i5GW3JDFSD4KvHfJOByC5Yb2NH8faGfUw65MiEFqxBzs1cNz2MVgdUj0e50TebvHqtpT163Ze8dqBWVKbMkIrbq8fal7a2MZRoxk8qEaxow3Su4qg_G78jiSxlUr_7huWYzr1xkJ-TDTLJ3lYQOXJJ7lT6gBnQ-pVLDndXJLCCGwpjtXeRRlz5y3kTtMFKkbSQXYmrD_K0vhfpcWGqxDEcfXR55ulQe8ZY6H2wQac-pNA3vUfGtvk4o0Fuargf-ZImis3fkzqsrlvVBoptgOSg_HjTYo1VRg1VObUlxBkGU.SVm6eHuPMxv9uUWbuvHp_lK9rkRpi9Xzo_LYn9VUS6I&dib_tag=se&keywords=8mm%2Bwrench&qid=1764898071&sr=8-8&th=1
Tweezer Set - amazon.com/kaverme-Anti-Static-Electronics-Laboratory-Jewelry-Making/dp/B0BNNGC3Q2/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3EJ1U6ZVAEAP2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.za_xyZ7MhUXMHooq4CC-6eozhLvIg8lJtHeuhnhkRtXPy0I8aKMEb_BSe4FL0tgilasA0bSjJQl21ribS7Zm4eAz5LMckUjNsxLF1MlECsa2-0hBcdxbwknmWmppPGpIIPQ4uz9_RkeQBhbILzahUjaOPYRp8OG-c8IPr3jJH4oewQeGSgqQUalKirwUyLNDR2jrRRCwgTuk775uIp2Gg0h2pezskale001uTHx5_oc9ov4wHjR9gnVtqIXazYMueEqRvZuYCwyCov8dfqUF1vK8pKKZUPaCLpF27ksmc0A.qRDFyX9f9IEgyu7bK4C3eIZ-c8zPSBK737Q5wEp2ZFI&dib_tag=se&keywords=esd%2Btweezers&qid=1764898184&sprefix=esd%2Bt%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-6&th=1
Precision Screwdriver Set - amazon.com/AXTH-Precision-Screwdriver-Professional-Electronic/dp/B0CBTYZY2S/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1Q1H9CXW8KFVF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dMOrFAhihezLuKubAj-HEIMB8Gfvn85IRz4rD5AOTCXm6I72ogsMPejl2PyaTaZ13E344C1MXDuKt6fOFPJ2tznuZSU4I2OLPUj-TClU6fKx6Pv349Cv4IFEb_u-iqaTOvj19n_4Ss3auKxpHn9CKADBGgh1nfMJq0MxYygjNNSWVLrcVP-eTH_xs26OKphj4JzxlxsCz6vm_4ny5kTqusCpO4vx2Gl_LsXBLXvk5gig2YNQ6jjCDLZ3NbprqNqOhVWXxWLaANsxbmOvrU7H7TWV_dgR3kGi3Bpq7EoavUY.wGFdYdHzANs27fcDONS6MrK2vynr7yAa1ca4M0zTIFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=phillips%2Bmicrodriver&qid=1764898243&sprefix=phillips%2Bmicrodriver%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-7&th=1
CMOS Battery - amazon.com/EEMB-CR2032-Connector-Motherboard-Non-Rechargeable/dp/B09F38WVWH/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3GKOMZ2KYX35S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zaIskQm6V84wHoMeaNIq3XPXLsb_vZhGlpaCh9DvGnPl4X2C3omYd7SRufW7zMC76qhtsXrpf395pbsB4fbX5TvEYA7O3jPeD6JOFfi2RGJo22OCYX5e3ttK4vHOsQ_9nbMZk8kSFTmdc_yle0F-FtE7UQSDQHe3cp1ISc2XxEeSRU-LklwIOF04wHECgKWlCm2KfC3r_gsWiq-TKJ9dMdnbH69hQxA0FTnFcTpGjmA.ciAlZ_LhnOaNtgCR_sMHQzRn7_V4jtcdlNXErDKnY5c&dib_tag=se&keywords=cmos%2B3.3v%2Bbattery&qid=1764901469&sprefix=cmos%2B3.3v%2Bbattery%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-3&th=1
Heavy Wireless is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
Keith Parsons is joined by Bradley Wegner, the creator of the Build Your Own AP deep dive at WLPC. Brad discusses his class, which focuses on hands-on hardware experience of constructing an AP. He talks about balancing hardware costs with capabilities, sourcing the components, and the software and firmware involved. He also shares his vision for future bootcamps such as FreeRADIUS, Passpoint, and cellular integration.
Links:
Bradley Wegner’s Blog - wifiroundup.com
Bradley Wegner on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/bradleywegner
Build your own AP Parts List:
Banana Pi BPI-R4 WiFi 7 OpenWRT (Scroll down to Product Description in the Amazon listing for Diagrams) - amazon.com/dp/B0DFCTLXJC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
8mm Wrench - amazon.com/WISEUP-Chrome-vanadium-Adjustable-Combination-Labor-saving/dp/B0BPGKSNLS/ref=sr_1_8?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.i5GW3JDFSD4KvHfJOByC5Yb2NH8faGfUw65MiEFqxBzs1cNz2MVgdUj0e50TebvHqtpT163Ze8dqBWVKbMkIrbq8fal7a2MZRoxk8qEaxow3Su4qg_G78jiSxlUr_7huWYzr1xkJ-TDTLJ3lYQOXJJ7lT6gBnQ-pVLDndXJLCCGwpjtXeRRlz5y3kTtMFKkbSQXYmrD_K0vhfpcWGqxDEcfXR55ulQe8ZY6H2wQac-pNA3vUfGtvk4o0Fuargf-ZImis3fkzqsrlvVBoptgOSg_HjTYo1VRg1VObUlxBkGU.SVm6eHuPMxv9uUWbuvHp_lK9rkRpi9Xzo_LYn9VUS6I&dib_tag=se&keywords=8mm%2Bwrench&qid=1764898071&sr=8-8&th=1
Tweezer Set - amazon.com/kaverme-Anti-Static-Electronics-Laboratory-Jewelry-Making/dp/B0BNNGC3Q2/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3EJ1U6ZVAEAP2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.za_xyZ7MhUXMHooq4CC-6eozhLvIg8lJtHeuhnhkRtXPy0I8aKMEb_BSe4FL0tgilasA0bSjJQl21ribS7Zm4eAz5LMckUjNsxLF1MlECsa2-0hBcdxbwknmWmppPGpIIPQ4uz9_RkeQBhbILzahUjaOPYRp8OG-c8IPr3jJH4oewQeGSgqQUalKirwUyLNDR2jrRRCwgTuk775uIp2Gg0h2pezskale001uTHx5_oc9ov4wHjR9gnVtqIXazYMueEqRvZuYCwyCov8dfqUF1vK8pKKZUPaCLpF27ksmc0A.qRDFyX9f9IEgyu7bK4C3eIZ-c8zPSBK737Q5wEp2ZFI&dib_tag=se&keywords=esd%2Btweezers&qid=1764898184&sprefix=esd%2Bt%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-6&th=1
Precision Screwdriver Set - amazon.com/AXTH-Precision-Screwdriver-Professional-Electronic/dp/B0CBTYZY2S/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1Q1H9CXW8KFVF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dMOrFAhihezLuKubAj-HEIMB8Gfvn85IRz4rD5AOTCXm6I72ogsMPejl2PyaTaZ13E344C1MXDuKt6fOFPJ2tznuZSU4I2OLPUj-TClU6fKx6Pv349Cv4IFEb_u-iqaTOvj19n_4Ss3auKxpHn9CKADBGgh1nfMJq0MxYygjNNSWVLrcVP-eTH_xs26OKphj4JzxlxsCz6vm_4ny5kTqusCpO4vx2Gl_LsXBLXvk5gig2YNQ6jjCDLZ3NbprqNqOhVWXxWLaANsxbmOvrU7H7TWV_dgR3kGi3Bpq7EoavUY.wGFdYdHzANs27fcDONS6MrK2vynr7yAa1ca4M0zTIFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=phillips%2Bmicrodriver&qid=1764898243&sprefix=phillips%2Bmicrodriver%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-7&th=1
CMOS Battery - amazon.com/EEMB-CR2032-Connector-Motherboard-Non-Rechargeable/dp/B09F38WVWH/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3GKOMZ2KYX35S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zaIskQm6V84wHoMeaNIq3XPXLsb_vZhGlpaCh9DvGnPl4X2C3omYd7SRufW7zMC76qhtsXrpf395pbsB4fbX5TvEYA7O3jPeD6JOFfi2RGJo22OCYX5e3ttK4vHOsQ_9nbMZk8kSFTmdc_yle0F-FtE7UQSDQHe3cp1ISc2XxEeSRU-LklwIOF04wHECgKWlCm2KfC3r_gsWiq-TKJ9dMdnbH69hQxA0FTnFcTpGjmA.ciAlZ_LhnOaNtgCR_sMHQzRn7_V4jtcdlNXErDKnY5c&dib_tag=se&keywords=cmos%2B3.3v%2Bbattery&qid=1764901469&sprefix=cmos%2B3.3v%2Bbattery%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-3&th=1
Heavy Wireless is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
