2026-07-22 –, Room 1
Ever have a client fail to find an Apple TV? Or have slow or stuttering streaming?
Well, then look no more! AirPlay and other casting protocols are surprisingly complex, but with the help of packets, you can feel more confident troubleshooting.
We will walk through:
-AirPlay vs AirDrop
-The five phases of AirPlay
-How to troubleshoot the phases over packet capture (802.11, BLE) and MacBook console
-The changes to AirPlay above iOS 26 and Android support
-Alternatives to AirPlay such as Wi-Fi Aware and Miracast, differences over in packet captures
Eva Santos is a Support Engineer at Meter, specialising in enterprise Wi-Fi troubleshooting. Her roles have varied from wireless design/consulting to product support. She’s passionate about demystifying Wi-Fi through social media. Outside of the support desk, she's a presenter at events like WLPC and has written guest blogs for CWNP and Informa TechTarget.