Do the WAPs change client association decisions based on portal physical topo map?

[jmaxwellUSAF]

Hello.

I read somewhere that the Meraki portal's physical topology map influences the portal LAN controller's artificial intelligence decisions on association, load distributing, roaming.

1. Is this true?

2. How can I confirm that these WAP decisions are being influenced by the Meraki Portal as discussed?

Thank you.

[Brash · Accepted solution]

Sound like you're referencing the client balancing feature. Clients can be steered to the best available AP based on load, # of clients connected and other factors.

https://documentation.meraki.com/MR/Other_Topics/Client_Balancing

Mind you, the feature doesn't always play nicely, especially with older clients.

[alemabrahao]

Yes and no, there are features that help the customer in deciding which AP to connect, but the decision is still up to the customer.

Unfortunately you can't confirm it.