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ugonzalezh31
Jan 09, 2024Aspirant
Neighbor AP feature and Mesh
Hi I have fully read the user manual of the Wax610Y and Wax620 but there is no mention on what is the usage of the "Neighbor AP" feature (configuration/security/neighbor AP menu option) Wh...
- Jan 12, 2024
Not available in the standalone management - Insight features only:
- Basic roaming and OKC roaming can be enabled by location.
- 802.11r can be enabled by SSID on the Wireless Settings
Retired_Member
Feb 13, 2024Late chiming in here but my understanding is that using the Neighbor AP feature and setting known networks within it assists with roaming by using the 802.11k protocol. You would need to enable Band Steering k/v within each SSID you create to take advantage of this. The Neighbor AP feature can be used/set in stand-alone mode within the AP.
Happy to have someone else provide additional color to this but from my research/reading, this is the case.
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