Laptop holds onto a far AP while a closer one is free
Sticky clients won't fix themselves. Steering helps, power tuning more.
Try this first
- 1Lower AP transmit power slightly
- 2Enable client steering or min-RSSI
- 3Check if the client roams aggressively itself
When to bring us in
We tune power and steering when this keeps recurring.
See also
- Wi-Fi drops randomly across the officeFirst rule out whether it is the access points or the internet connection itself. Different fix.
- One room or corner has no or bad Wi-FiNot always "add another AP"; often one is poorly positioned, or there is a metal wall in the way.
- Internet is suddenly slow for everyoneThree suspects: your provider, a colleague soaking the line, or a backup or update kicking in unexpectedly.
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