01-23-2011 11:52 AM - edited 07-03-2021 07:42 PM
assuming two ssids on both radios, such as
dot11 radio0
ssid Private
ssid Public
dot11 radio1
ssid Private
ssid Public
does a given client--which is capable--automatically display/select the 5Ghz radio over the 2.4Ghz?
Specifically, when the 5Ghz-capable-client lists available networks, does it only display the ssids from the 5Ghz radio, or are ssids from both radios typically displayed by such a client?
Thanks.
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01-23-2011 01:35 PM
does a given client--which is capable--automatically display/select the 5Ghz radio over the 2.4Ghz?
Depends on the settings of your Wireless NIC. I've seen several wireless NICs which allows you to specify which radio is preferred. By default, the WNIC chooses the best signal available.
Specifically, when the 5Ghz-capable-client lists available networks, does it only display the ssids from the 5Ghz radio, or are ssids from both radios typically displayed by such a client?
No. It will display the SSID which has the strongest signals first. If a SSID is broadcasted by both "a" and "b" radio, the WNIC will display only ONE SSID.01-23-2011 01:35 PM
does a given client--which is capable--automatically display/select the 5Ghz radio over the 2.4Ghz?
Depends on the settings of your Wireless NIC. I've seen several wireless NICs which allows you to specify which radio is preferred. By default, the WNIC chooses the best signal available.
Specifically, when the 5Ghz-capable-client lists available networks, does it only display the ssids from the 5Ghz radio, or are ssids from both radios typically displayed by such a client?
No. It will display the SSID which has the strongest signals first. If a SSID is broadcasted by both "a" and "b" radio, the WNIC will display only ONE SSID.01-23-2011 01:54 PM
Thanks much. To summarize client behavior, with identical ssids on radio0 and radio1, a client will be capable of displaying
client capability 2.4Ghz Only Both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz 5Ghz Only
Radio0 ssid yes yes no
Radio1 ssid no yes yes
but may be configured or choose not to display 2.4Ghz when capable of 5Ghz. Does that concur with your statement then?
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