Wireless Roaming

[glowtraq]

I have 5 access points (WAP4410N) all connected to a befsr41 8 port/switch router, each AP has it's own SSID. Is it possible to to have one SSID for the entire wireless network so users do not have to change SSID's every time they change locations?

 

[Cmoney90]

Yes. make sure the channels do not over lap. This will cause interference.

 

[glowtraq]

Thank you sir, I will test and let you know the results.

 

[klank]

Yes. make sure the channels do not over lap. This will cause interference.

Actually if you tune it correctly running the same channel is better for roaming. As long as your coverage cells don't overlap. However the general rule is to use non overlapping channels, but not all clients roam seamlessly this way.

 

[Cmoney90]

If you use non overlapping channels you can have the coverage areas over lapping which will provide close to seamless roaming.

 

[glowtraq]

Are non overlapping channels, e.g 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ?

 

[Cmoney90]

1,6, and 11 are your non overlapping channels in the 2.4ghz spectrum.

 

[klank]

If you use non overlapping channels you can have the coverage areas over lapping which will provide close to seamless roaming.

Sure if you ignore the fact that many clients have issues roaming this way.

 

[glowtraq]

I have 5 AP's, can I use 2 others channels in the 2.4ghz spectrum other than 1, 6, 11 which will allow roaming?

 

[klank]

I have 5 AP's, can I use 2 others channels in the 2.4ghz spectrum other than 1, 6, 11 which will allow roaming?

I suggest setting up your five APs with a three channel plan. Try not to overlap the channels, use the below image as a guide. Give that setup a try and see if you have any issues roaming, most likely you will be fine. If you do have issues let us know and describe the layout of the building and the APs in relation.

 

[glowtraq]

Thank you for the chart, correct me if I am wrong, would this setup work:

Floor 3 south AP = CH 1

Floor 3 north AP = CH 6

Floor 2 south AP = CH 6

Floor 1 south AP = 11

Floor 1 north AP = 1

The point between North and South per floor is split by 300'+ Feet

 

[klank]

Yes, that will work.