Is Wi-Fi Data Elements just for service providers and operators?

Is Wi-Fi Data Elements just for service providers and operators?

While Wi-Fi Data Elements can benefit any network administrator, including an individual managing his or her own home network, its main purpose is to help service providers and operators provide high quality Wi-Fi service. Periodic delivery of a standardized data model helps those responsible for ensuring good service to more quickly and proactively address upcoming issues and provide solutions.

Tools vendors also benefit from Wi-Fi Data Elements because they can develop to an accepted standard and reduce the number and complexity of proprietary implementations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is my privacy protected? Does the data model take my personal information?

The information collected and sent in this program is high-level and does not interfere with privacy concerns. How many devices are on the network, use of bandwidth, signal strength measurements, and free airtime are examples of the types of data collected.

Is there a standard protocol or transport method to get the Wi-Fi Data Elements models from a device?

There is a JSON/HTTP standard method of obtaining the Wi-Fi Data Elements model from a device.