One thing I have been thinking about more in AP Wi-Fi setups is how devices switch between access points.
A network can have coverage everywhere and still feel unpredictable if devices do not move between access points properly. A phone or computer might stay connected to an access point after getting closer to another one, which can sometimes cause slower speeds or a weaker connection.
This issue seems obvious in bigger offices, schools, hotels, and other places where people are always moving around.
The way clients behave is also a factor. Different phones, computers, and smart devices make their decisions about when to switch access points, so just adding more access points does not always fix the problem.
Things like signal strength, where the access points are placed, how channels are set up, how much power they send out, and the settings for roaming can all impact the experience. It also seems helpful to check what the actual devices are doing, assuming every problem is caused by the access point.
For anyone who manages a wireless setup, I would like to know how you usually find out why a client stays connected to an access point that is far away.
Do you mainly check the strength of the client, the roaming events, the access point settings, or the device itself?
