Enable or disable band steering with 802.11k
RRM and 802.11v WiFi network management
Band steering lets the access point identify the WiFi devices that are dual-band capable
and steer those devices to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band of a WiFi network (SSID or VAP).
Compared to the 2.4 GHz band, generally more channels and bandwidth are available
in the 5 GHz band, causing less interference and allowing for a better user experience.
Band steering includes 802.11k radio resource management (RRM) and 802.11v WiFi
network management. By default, band steering is disabled.
802.11k RRM and 802.11v WiFi network management affect the network in the following
ways:qq
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802.11k RRM: This feature lets the access point and 802.11k-aware clients
dynamically measure the available radio resources. In an 802.11k-enabled network,
access points and clients can send neighbor reports, beacon reports, and link
measurement reports to each other, allowing 802.11k-aware clients to automatically
select the best access point for initial connection or for roaming.
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802.11v WiFi network management: This feature lets the access point steer its
WiFi clients to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, based on the access point’s channel load.
In an environment with multiple access points, 802.11v WiFi network management
helps WiFi clients that are roaming to select the best access point.
The access point sets the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) threshold automatically.
(That is, you cannot configure the RSSI threshold manually.)
To enable or disable band steering with 802.11k RRM and 802.11v WiFi network
management for a WiFi network:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as
the access point or directly to the access point through an Ethernet cable or WiFi
connection.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
A login window displays.
If your browser displays a security warning, you can proceed, or add an exception
for the security warning. For more information, see What to do if you get a browser
security warning on page 42.
3. Enter the access point user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified. The user name
and password are case-sensitive.
If you previously added the access point to a NETGEAR Insight network location and
managed the access point through the Insight Cloud Portal or Insight app, enter the
User Manual
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Manage the Basic WiFi Features
for a WiFi network
Insight Managed WiFi 6 AX5400 Access Point Model WAX628
