802.11k / 902.11r extender which roams

[ronan25]

Hi, we have been trying the Netgear AC1900 EX7000 model extenders, we find the range excellent on them.

The problem we have is we need to put extenders onto an indoor vehicle, however the extenders need to roam. we are finding this diffecult to find.

The extender needs to collect signal in 2.4 then connect to the APs in 5, hence why we like the fast lane on these.

We tried the AC1900 EX7000 Nighthawk Wifi Extender Netgear model, and found the fast lane excellent, and also the range, however they do not roam, and stick to one AP, they will only go onto a different AP once the signal is 0.

We are looking for 802.11r / 802.11k

Is there a flash available for these extenders we could apply? Or do Netgear have a different extender we could test?

I did come across this model, would this work for us?  

Nighthawk X6 Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender

https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-range-extenders/EX7700.aspx

Many Thanks in advance.

[StephenB]

I think the Smart Roaming feature (802.11k) is focused on the client-facing network, not the extender backhaul.

You'll need Netgear's help in determining if the EX7700 or EX8000 behave differently.

I am a bit confused on the use case here though.  Why can't the 2.4 ghz devices connect directly to the APs?

[ronan25]

HI thanks for the reply, There is interferance on the 2.4 over distance, and the 2.4 will onnly broadcast on 2.4, we have no say in this. Hence why collecting on 2.4 and connecting to the Aps on 5, hardly any interferance on 5. i have contacted Netgear, thanks for reply and help.