Mesh WiFi or Whole Home WiFi systems consists of a main router that connects directly to your modem, and a series of satellite modules, or nodes, placed around your house for full WiFi coverage. They are all part of a single wireless network and share the same SSID and password, unlike traditional WiFi routers.[1] Picture […]
Category: Wi-Fi
How to Reserve an IP Address on a NETGEAR Router?
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address: Launch a web browser from a computer or […]
How to Convert a Cisco CAPWAP AP to a Mobility Express AP
by: François Vergès This article will explains how to convert a CAPWAP AP to a Cisco Mobility Express AP. The AP model used as an example in this article is a Cisco Aironet 2802i. Note: if you are planning on doing an AP-on-a-stick site survey with a Cisco Aironet 2800 or 3800, you will have […]
Wi-Fi Roaming： Intra-controller vs Inter-controller vs Inter-subnet
A mobility even occur if a client roams between access points. As wireless clients move between APs on the same controller and APs join to different controller within the network four different types of roaming events can take place. 1. Intra Controller2. Inter Controller3. Inter-Subnet (Inter Controller – Layer 3) Intra Controller Roaming : If a […]
Understanding Wireless LAN System Antennas and Patterns
A major component of a wireless LAN system is the antenna. There are several different types and they all have their place. However, there can be some confusion surrounding the language used to specify antennas as well as the basic function of each type of antenna. The purpose of this white paper is to dispel […]
Wi-Fi network roaming with 802.11k, 802.11r, and 802.11v on iOS
Learn how iOS and iPadOS improves client roaming using Wi-Fi network standards. iOS supports optimized client roaming on enterprise Wi-Fi networks. The 802.11 Working Group standards k, r, and v let clients roam more seamlessly from access point (AP) to AP within the same network. 802.11k The 802.11k standard helps devices search quickly for nearby […]