Gaurav Negi breaks down Wi‑Fi myths and best practices at FISPA Live 2026
Session will examine Wi‑Fi evolution, misconceptions and key techniques to improve coverage, cut support costs and boost subscriber satisfaction
- Speakers: Gaurav Negi, manager, solutions engineering at Adtran
- Topics: Magic and myths of Wi‑Fi and why installation techniques are vital
- When: Tuesday, February 10, 3:30 p.m. CT
- Where: FISPA Live 2026, Renaissance by Marriott Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, USA https://fispa.org/FISPA-Live-2026
Wi‑Fi now defines how subscribers judge broadband performance, even when operators deliver high-capacity fiber services to the home. The growing number of connected devices, varied home layouts and complex RF conditions mean installation quality has a direct impact on time to serve, support volume and churn. Many long-held assumptions about access point placement, coverage and performance no longer hold true as homes shift from single-AP layouts to distributed Wi-Fi. Providers need predictable installation practices, clear visibility into in-home behavior and tools that help technicians avoid trial‑and‑error. As demand rises, consistent Wi‑Fi experience is becoming central to operational efficiency and subscriber retention.
In this session, Gaurav Negi will cut through some of the most persistent myths surrounding Wi‑Fi performance, from relying on peak‑speed claims to assuming all rooms behave the same or that more access points automatically mean better coverage. He will outline how Wi-Fi 6, 7 and emerging capabilities in Wi-Fi 8 change design assumptions, and why placement, RF awareness, onboarding techniques, and provisioning models matter more than raw throughput. The session will also contrast technician-driven and subscriber-driven installs, share alternatives to full RF site surveys and highlight tools that help providers monitor experience post-install. Attendees will gain practical steps to strengthen performance and reduce support costs.