Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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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 can become more fluent in Linux.

Bryan Ward - bryanward.net/wp

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