Configure Access Point for
Roaming
What is Roaming?
In a network environment with multiple access points, wireless stations are able to switch from one access point to another as they move between the coverage areas. During this period, the wireless station maintains uninterrupted connection to the network. This is roaming. As the wireless station moves from place to place, it is responsible for choosing the most appropriate access point depending on the signal strength, network utilization or other factors.
To Enable the roaming feature if you have two or more ZyAIRs on the same subnet. Follow the steps below to allow roaming on your ZyAIR.
1. From the web configurator main menu, Click NETWORK->Wireless LAN and then select Advanced.
2. Select 'Yes' from the pull down menu under Roaming configuration and specify the roaming port.
3. Upon completion click Apply to make configuration take effect.
field |
description |
Active |
Use the pull down menu to select Yes to enable
roaming on the ZyAIR if you have two or more ZyAIRs on the same subnet. |
Port # |
Enter the port number to communicate roaming information between
access points. The port number must be the same on all access points. The
default is 3517. Make sure this
port is not used by other services. |
When you have completed this menu, press [Apply] on the
bottom of the page for the configuration to take effect. |
4. Requirements for Roaming
The following requirements must be met in order for wireless stations to roam between the coverage areas.
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