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Corrente
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Multiple AP with same SSID

Wed May 25, 2016 12:37 am

Hi,

i would like to know which is the best way to configure my routerboards.
I have about 5-6 routerboard (all different model) all connected by ethernet, one is my "core router" and other are just AP bridge. I would like to configure all my AP with same SSID but i am having trumble with client's registration. Sometimes my client don't swap AP.
I have tried with CAPsMAN but it doesn't seems to work properly, should i try something else like static WDS or something like that? Any tips are wecome.

Thanks in advance
 
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Re: Multiple AP with same SSID

Thu May 26, 2016 10:13 pm

I added a reject for signal levels. After I set all my waps with different channels... as a client moves... signal level drops Capsman boots it from the old WAP. It rescans hears the new wap that it is closer too.. Roaming Forced.
 
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Re: Multiple AP with same SSID

Sat May 28, 2016 9:57 pm

Normally, it is "supported" by the client. Knowing Apple devices, they are really dumb. They really want to "stick" to the old MAC even if they have a stronger signal nearby.

Try to use the advice regarding levels. That way you deny access to clients which have low signal (=far away). and that way the client is forced to rescan, and reconnect to the new AP.