Case Study: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center improves wireless troubleshooting with Fluke Networks AirCheck

Keeping scientists connected at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, a biomedical research institute, faced the challenge of maintaining a reliable wireless network for its 2,000 users while managing constant growth and troubleshooting connectivity issues. To address these wireless problems, the center's IT team utilized a product from vendor Fluke Networks, the AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester.

Using the Fluke Networks AirCheck device, technicians rapidly identified and resolved issues like rogue access points, problematic handoffs between access points, and non-broadcasting hardware that was invisible to their central controller. The solution provided measurable results, including troubleshooting a rogue access point in under 10 minutes and easily documenting the need for new access points, which streamlined the entire process and improved overall network reliability for users.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Nathan Weddle

Desktop Support Technician