The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods HW063: Designing a Wireless-First Office
Oct 21, 2025
Phil Sosaya, a skilled wireless and network architect, shares his vast experience in transforming offices to a wireless-first approach. He emphasizes the advantages of flexibility and cost-effectiveness over traditional wired setups. Phil details his unique design strategies, sharing why he skips site surveys and instead uses floor plans and Wi-Fi tools. He also discusses the adoption of Wi-Fi 6E, addressing the challenges of device chipset compatibility, and offers practical advice on setting up robust networks while balancing user density.
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Wi‑Fi As A Practical Default
- Wireless-first makes sense because users only care that applications respond quickly, not the transport medium.
- Choosing Wi‑Fi reduces cabling, switch footprint, and increases workplace flexibility.
Pandemic Prompted Wireless Push
- Phil drove the wireless‑first strategy after seeing unused office infrastructure during the pandemic.
- He favored Wi‑Fi because it enabled flexibility and reduced unnecessary switch deployments.
Three Pillars Of Reliable Wi‑Fi
- A successful Wi‑Fi deployment needs a triangle of good design, good equipment, and good installation.
- Failure in any one corner compromises the entire wireless experience.