Separate 2.4 vs 5ghz SSID's

[richard_faris_j]

I'm replacing 3-4 Pakedge WX-1's in my home with Unleashed R710's.  I want to use the same SSID's so that I don't have to reconnect a gazillion devices.  I'm a step above novice when it comes to networking and typically know what I need to know to perform my job.  This one has me stumped.  How to I create separates, or can I just create 2 in the Ruckus setup that match the names and security of the two SSID's I'm running now?  Thanks in advance.

[richard_faris_j]

How would I know if cloning the SSID’s are presenting a problem. Everything seems fine.

[syamantakomer]

WX-1 APs are still on the network or you have removed them?

Easiest possible way is, disable/turn off WX APs and check if all the devices are connecting fine on Unleashed.

Regards,
Syamantak Omer

[richard_faris_j]

Yes, the WX’s are no longer on the system. Everything seems more than fine. The Ruckus AP’s are blazing fast and saturate the space nicely. I cannot speak for handoffs yet. I haven’t tested that.

[syamantakomer]

R710 is a very powerful AP, so handoff depends upon deployment of the APs.

A RF site survey is the key to achieve good coverage, highest possible throughput and smooth roaming.

Regards,
Syamantak Omer

[DarrelRhodes]

Hi Rich, 

Just to elaborate on Syamantak's (excellent) comments; some client devices save the AP BSSID as part of its WLAN (SSID) profile.  A BSSID is generated from the AP's base MAC address, and changes for each SSID, including an identical SSID on 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

So, in the instance where you swap-out an AP (even a like-for-like model) with an identical configuration, some clients won't automatically reconnect because the BSSID will have changed.

In my experience, it tends to be low cost/low performance client devices that have this nasty habit and thankfully it looks like you've managed to avoid this issue.

I hope that helps.

Thanks,
Darrel.