On 07/07/2019 19:43, Andy Burns wrote:
> The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>
>> Is it Ok to put three WAPS on the same SSID/password but on different
>> channels?
>
> Yes, but ...
>
> In a typical domestic setup, you're relying on the clients detecting
> which WAP is best for them as they move around the house, and many
> clients are shit at deciding when to let go of a weak signal.

And my laptop is shit at hanging onto a strong one.

>
> In a higher-end setup with a controller telling the WAPs what to do, it
> can boot a client off a specific WAP if it can tell it would get a
> better signal from another WAP.
>
> So you might prefer named SSIDs such as upstairs/downstairs/outdoors,
> then you can connect the device to what you know is best for where it is.

yeah, already done that.. bye bye seamless roaming :(

Still the PI is now toggling between 65 and 72mbps and the laptop in the
bedroom, now its stable, is similar.

So that covers two pretty well used rooms and possibly a third and 4th..



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