Roaming between AP

RouterOS Wireless Networking
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Hello

I have 2 AP providing the same SSID; they are not far, they can “see” each other.
I connect to AP1 and walk to the AP2. My device stays connected to AP1 even if AP1 signal is -80db and AP2 is -40db. Roaming happens only when my device completely looses AP1 signal, or if i cut the connection and reconnect.

I am aware that the decision to switch AP belongs to the client device; i am aware also that i can use Access List to force disconnection of clients below a defined signal strenght, but this is not a perfect solution in my case.
Is there a way to have a “more fluid” roaming between APs?

Thanks

2

No. There is the wireless controller, but it isn’t available yet.

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3

what is your wireless client, some Windows or smartphone?

4

Wireless clients are tablets running android 4 (Galaxy tab, galaxy notes) connecting to a private EAP/passthrou SSID.

5

I solved the problem using a third party software on my android tablets:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heleron.wifiroamingfix

Basically the app scans for identical SSIDs and switches automatically when the signal goes below a defined level.

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Usually wireless roaming is a client feature so you need to look for roaming options in the wireless client settings. Like in your case you have done it by using such software add-on. Maybe there is also some built-in Android option for wireless roaming settings.

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hey, how about linux? or mac? or do you think those devices can roam probably ? :wink: