In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Granados and Josh Schmelzle to talk about the WLAN Pi Go, a portable Wi-Fi diagnostic and packet capture tool that’s reshaping how engineers troubleshoot networks in the field. We discuss why they built it, how it fits into modern Wi-Fi workflows, and what’s coming next.



Why Create the WLAN Pi Go?




* The origin story: how the team identified the need for a portable, reliable Wi-Fi 7–ready diagnostic tool.



* Bridging the gap between software and hardware — bringing tools like WiFi Explorer and Airtool into a unified field device.




How People Use It in the Field




* Real-world use cases:

* Wi-Fi Scanning & Packet Capture



* Onsite troubleshooting and validation



* Classroom demos and training sessions





* Integrations and interfaces:

* Web Interface: Provides essential device information and configuration



* WLAN Pi App: Manage and monitor the WLAN Pi Go (available for iOS and Android)



* Profiler: Assess wireless environment characteristics



* WiFi Explorer Pi: iPhone-based Wi-Fi scanning and analysis



* Airtool Pi: iPhone-based packet capture and export for analysis






Resources




* Info on the WLAN Pi → https://www.wlanpi.com/#godetails



* Buy it → https://www.wlanpi.com/purchase



* User Guide → https://www.wlanpi.com/user-guide