I come across networks that have one SSID for multiple access points and frequencies which makes troubleshooting a real challenge. In past videos, I have shown how to test specific BSSID’s with some of my handheld WiFi troubleshooting tools. In one of my videos I commented that there wasn’t an easy way to do this in windows. I was pleasantly surprised when one of my subscribers, asked if I had tried Nirsofts Wifiinfoview https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html. I replied that I have but the utility didn’t work when I tried to select a specific BSSID, but that was one to two years ago. They suggested I give it another try and was pleased to see that it did work!! So here is a quickstart video on using this cool WiFi troubleshooting utility. Tony Fortunato Sr Network Performance Specialist The Technology Firm https://www.thetechfirm.com Getting things to work better - bit by bit- Linkedin Profile https://ca.linkedin.com/in/fortunat Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thetechfirm NetworkDataPedia: https://www.networkdatapedia.com/blog/author/Tony-Fortunato Twitter https://twitter.com/therealtechfirm ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqsxelr_Nec

In this Video I explain how t use Wiresharks editcap command line utility to make your trace files smaller. Enjoy Linkedin Profile http://ca.linkedin.com/in/fortunat Lovemytool Blog: http://www.lovemytool.com/blog/tony-fortunato/ Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/thetechfirm Google Plus: http://plus.google.com/+Thetechfirmplus ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moxrQXsaJqM

Every time I post an article or present in a webcast, I get emails asking how I did certain things or how to analyze packets. Even though I explain the methodology in many of the articles, I agree that it would help to see someone walk you through it. I just finished writing an article comparing 3 different trace route tools that use TCP instead of ICMP. One is command line driven, one is a graphical tool and the last one provides cloud-based reporting and configuration. read the rest at : http://www.networkcomputing.com/author-bio.asp?author_id=2332 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh4WjF2rhP8

Network Transition Part 2: Ports and VLANS In this article I’ve started making changes on the network. I can’t put into words how careful we have to be since this is a live network and it is at a remote location. Trust me, I wouldn’t look forward to driving 2 hours during a Canadian winter if something should go wrong. I also have to keep in mind that the onsite technician does not have an advanced knowledge of Cisco configuration or troubleshooting. The first thing I would like to do is simply move both router ports to ports 47 and 48. I like to start with some standards where the router ports are at the far end of the switch. It may sound trivial, but pays off in the long run. In the video The next change is to create a VLAN and assign an IP address to it. I will not assign any ports to it since I’m trying to keep the changes to a minimum but still try to get as much accomplished as possible. This VLAN will be used for the routers and any other network equipment or management station. In the video I cover a common VLAN status that is understood. Lastly I will enable IP routing on the switch which will be used at a later date. At the other sites, the switch routes and has multiple routes to the internet. At this point I am maintaining the same design as the other sites unless I see something that requires attention. Lovemytool Blog: http://www.lovemytool.com/blog/tony-fortunato/ Network Computing Blog: http://www.networkcomputing.com/author-bio.asp?author_id=2332 Garland Technology Blog: http://www.garlandtechnology.com/blog/author/tony-fortunato Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/thetechfirm NEW: http://www.thetechfirm.tv Google Plus: http://plus.google.com/+Thetechfirmplus Network Computing Articles: http://tinyurl.com/h8orh26 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqksqWfGHlg