S10|E5 OpenAFC: A Cisco and Broadcom Love Story

Published: Feb. 7, 2023, 8 p.m.

Join the Champions and our industry experts as they dive into Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC)\u2014a database system that allows a standard power access point (AP) to operate both indoors and outdoors in parts of the 6 GHz frequency band that are not used by license holders at their location. \n \nIn this podcast, you\u2019ll learn how an AP sends a frequency availability request using the format outlined in the Wi-Fi Alliance AFC device to system interface, and the AFC responds with a list of standard power channels that can be used by the APs. \n \n\nCisco Champion Hosts \nGert-Jan de Boer (twitter.com/gjdeboer), aaZoo Network Solutions, Network and Security Specialist \nSam Clements (twitter.com/samuel_clements), Presidio, Engineering Director, Office of the CTO, Mobility \nSijbren Beukenkamp (twitter.com/sijbrenb), 3Corners, Director/ Owner \n \nGuests \nMatt MacPherson, Cisco, Sr. Director, CTO Wireless \nChristopher Szymanski, Broadcom, Director, Product Marketing \n \nModerator \nAmilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program