Without a clear cut way of reducing power on the APs, (5Ghz network), I have been advised that one can use the wireless ACL and settings within to help the STA (iphone mostly) switch between APs.
-signal strength range
-allow signal out of range
-authenticate
-forwarding
(whether or not works without any mac addresses defined but just have the interface defined)
And?
How to best accomplish this…
So far for example I have set the following rules on the downstairs capac.
/interface wireless access-list
add interface=Gym-5AC signal-range=-70..0 vlan-id=11
add authentication=no forwarding=no interface=Gym-5AC signal-range=-120..-70
vlan-id=11
The intent is that the wifilan interface gym-5AC which runs on vlan11, kicks out devices that are not at -70 signal strength or better.
Between -70 and 0, keep
Over -70 -70to -100 drop.
Is this the correct method?
Do I need to identify the VLAN if I have identifed the WifiLan interface??
Assuming not inputting any mac addresses the rule will apply to all those connecting.
I would not use access lists for WiFi.
Rejecting a client with it will disconnect any WiFi call.
I can “roam” just fine between access points without access list reject based on signal and keep my call.
I agree, most clients should roam better without signal strength based access rules. Especially iPhones and newer Android devices have been optimized to do pretty good roaming decisions by themselves.