2.4Ghz 5Ghz connection optimization

[gcarmich]

Does Meraki APs optimize between 2.4ghz and 5ghz for the same client on the same SSID?  For example, while approaching an AP, could a mobile client be connected on 2.4Ghz first  then switched to 5Ghz seemlessly and vice versa? (since 2.4ghz might have longer range than 5ghz)

[alemabrahao · Accepted solution]

It's a client device decision, but band steering can help.

https://documentation.meraki.com/MR/Radio_Settings/Band_Steering

[UKDanJones]

The best thing to do is create a 5 GHz only network. That way clients capable of using 5 GHz can only use 5 GHz. 

I'd keep 2.4 GHz for IoT devices only (things that don't need to use real-time applications)  

[BlakeRichardson]

If possible I usually disable 2.4Ghz completely.