This blog was co-written by Anil Gupta, CTO and Co-founder of Wyebot. Anil brings over 30 years of experience in the networking industry and holds more than 15 patents in wireless communication innovations. At Wyebot, Anil leads the development of network automation solutions that deliver end-user perspective and actionable insights, helping IT teams eliminate Wi-Fi blind spots and resolve issues faster.

Imagine 22,000 networking professionals descending on a single venue, each armed with multiple devices, expecting flawless connectivity while they stream keynotes, download massive files, and video chat with colleagues back home. No pressure.

For the Network Operations Center (NOC) team at Cisco Live 2025, delivering that level of seamless Wi-Fi connectivity was absolutely critical. That's where Wyebot's Wi-Fi end-user experience visibility solution came into play, working behind the scenes to ensure the network performed per users' expectations.

The Challenge of Scale and Environment

Cisco Live presented unique challenges that go beyond typical enterprise deployments. The venue's location near an airport and naval base, and the presence of hundreds of partners and vendors created a particularly busy RF environment, with interference patterns that manual walk-through solutions couldn't detect at scale. Add to that the sheer volume of devices and the high expectations of a tech-savvy audience, and you've got a recipe for potential network nightmares.

Enhancing Cisco's Network Excellence

Cisco's infrastructure team chose Wyebot to add an additional set of eyes to their already robust network assurance strategy. Wyebot sensors take a unique approach by focusing specifically on the user experience perspective, without compromising simplicity and ease-of-use, and complementing Cisco's comprehensive network management capabilities.

The team strategically deployed twenty of Wyebot's multi-radio sensors across over 600,000 square feet of space, including exhibit halls, keynote theaters, breakout rooms, and nearby hotels. The sensors acted as intelligent sentinels, continuously emulating real user behavior and validating everything from onboarding users with or without OpenRoaming, application availability, and measuring network performance metrics like signal strength, latency and speed. Once deployed, these sensors allowed the NOC team to monitor end-user experience from the convenience of their desk, eliminating the need for manual walk-throughs. The solution provided the team with granular, user-centric insights that enhanced their operational visibility on an ongoing basis.

The partnership proved its value.The Wyebot solution enabled proactive detection of  issues including DHCP server response times and radar events leading to simultaneous channel changes by multiple Wi-Fi access points, caused by naval ships docking and undocking at random times. This early detection allowed Cisco's expert team to make precision adjustments and maintain optimal performance throughout the event, before users were impacted.

A Strategic Partnership for Excellence

This collaboration represented more than just adding another monitoring tool. Cisco's choice to partner with Wyebot's leading sensor-based solution to monitor and measure end-user experience showcased their dedication to delivering superior digital experiences. The results were measurable: seamless operations, optimal network performance, and 22,000 satisfied attendees who could focus entirely on learning and networking without any connectivity concerns.

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