About 802.11 Networks Corp

Built by engineers.
Led by industry veterans.
Driven by mission.

We founded 802.11 Networks Corp because we believed the Wi-Fi industry deserved better than vendor-biased testing and one-size-fits-all consulting. Four decades of combined experience later — we're still proving it.

40+

Combined years in telecommunications

CWNE
#348

Certified Wireless Network Expert

Industry giants in our pedigree

WLPC

Conference speaker & presenter

TIP

Active OpenWiFi community member

Our Story

We didn't start a Wi-Fi company.
We built a Wi-Fi lab.

802.11 Networks Corp was founded on a straightforward belief: the enterprises and vendors making critical Wi-Fi decisions deserved access to the kind of rigorous, independent testing that only large organizations with dedicated R&D labs could previously afford.

Jack Raynor and Firas Shaari — veterans of Meta, CommScope, Comcast, and Amazon — combined their backgrounds in executive leadership and deep technical engineering to build something the market was missing: a professional RF testing laboratory paired with the operational expertise to actually use it.

Today our lab in Plymouth Meeting, PA houses over 7,500 test cases, Candela LANforge infrastructure, LitePoint IQxel spectrum testing equipment, and full RF isolation chambers. We've grown from AP benchmarking into remote capacity testing, OpenWiFi certification, and enterprise consulting — all built on the same foundation of independent, data-driven analysis.

Mission

To make premium Wi-Fi connectivity accessible to everyone — by providing the independent testing, expert consulting, and honest analysis that helps organizations build networks that actually perform.

Vision

A world where enterprise Wi-Fi decisions are driven by real data, not vendor marketing — and where every organization, regardless of size, has access to world-class wireless expertise.

Approach

People-first leadership. Rigorous methodology. Vendor-neutral analysis. We build lasting partnerships with clients and the broader Wi-Fi community because we're invested in the industry's long-term success — not just the next engagement.

The Founders

Two decades each.
One shared mission.

802.11 Networks Corp is built on the complementary strengths of a seasoned technology executive and a world-class wireless engineer.

Jack Raynor

Co-Founder & CEO

Jack brings over 20 years of telecommunications leadership, including executive roles at Meta and CommScope — two of the most demanding environments in global connectivity infrastructure. At 802.11 Networks Corp, he channels that experience into building an organization defined by innovation, industry partnerships, and a relentless focus on making premium Wi-Fi accessible to businesses of every size.

Jack's leadership philosophy is people-first: he believes great organizations are built by empowering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring that technology serves people — not the other way around. He leads the company's strategic vision, client relationships, and industry partnerships.

Meta CommScope 20+ Yrs Telecom

Executive Leadership Strategic Vision Industry Partnerships Innovation Culture Enterprise Wi-Fi

Connect with Jack on LinkedIn

Firas Shaari

Co-Founder, CTO & Principal Engineer

Firas is the technical heart of 802.11 Networks Corp. A Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE #348) — one of fewer than 400 engineers to hold this designation globally — he brings two decades of hands-on expertise in wireless network design, testing, and implementation from roles at Comcast and Amazon.

Firas leads all technical operations at 802.11 Networks Corp — from lab test methodology and OpenWiFi firmware development to protocol-level debugging and certification testing. His commitment to open, reliable, and accessible connectivity drives the company's technical roadmap and shapes the depth of analysis behind every engagement.

Comcast Amazon CWNE #348

RF Lab Testing OpenWiFi / TIP OpenWrt Firmware Protocol Analysis Wi-Fi 6/7 CWNE #348

Connect with Firas on LinkedIn

What We Stand For

The principles that guide
every engagement.

These aren't wall posters — they're the operating principles that shape how we test, how we consult, and how we build relationships.

Vendor-Neutral Integrity

We don't take vendor money or adjust findings to suit relationships. Our lab results mean something precisely because they're independent. Clients trust our reports because we earn that trust on every test run.

People-First Leadership

Great technology is built by empowered people. We invest in our team's expertise, foster a culture where every voice matters, and bring the same collaborative spirit to our client relationships.

Data Over Opinion

In an industry full of vendor claims and anecdotal advice, we let the data speak. Every recommendation we make is grounded in measured results — not intuition, not marketing, not what we think the client wants to hear.

Industry Presence

We don't just work in the Wi-Fi industry. We shape it.

From conference stages to open-source repositories, we're active contributors to the broader wireless community — not just observers.

WLPC — Wireless LAN Professionals Conference

Presented technical research on roaming behavior and Wi-Fi testing methodology to an audience of the industry's most respected wireless engineers.

Telecom Infra Project (TIP) — OpenWiFi

Active community participant and contributor. We test and certify hardware against TIP standards and have contributed automation tooling to the wlan-ap open source repository.

CWNE #348 — Certified Wireless Network Expert

Firas Shaari holds one of fewer than 400 CWNE designations worldwide — the highest independent certification in the Wi-Fi profession.

Enterprise Wi-Fi Training

Developed and delivered CWNA-based curriculum for Comcast engineers — bridging certification content with the real-world demands of large-scale operator deployments.

Technology Partners