Juniper have it… and like most things Juniper/Mist have done… Meraki never seem too far behind 😜😅 ... View more

Using Meraki NAT is never good as clients ‘hard roam’ (get a new IP) every time they change AP.    You should definitely look at creating a guest VLAN ... View more

I would disable 802.11r on a PSK network. There's almost no benefit, and it can cause weird issues like the one you're seeing.    Also, don't use a dual-band SSID - create separate 2.4 & 5 GHz-only SSIDs, and you'll have a much better time. (unless you live somewhere where you can't ‘hear’ anyone else’s 2.4 GHz networks.    Ipads are generally much better at roaming than Windows machines so make sure that you reset the network on these devices. Apple devices will grey/blacklist BSSIDs that they've had difficulty using in the past as a way of creating a better experience for the end user.  ... View more

I've only ever had issues when using the device policies from Meraki. They're a best guess, not a definitive list that can be counted on. I always suggest people disable device policies.  ... View more

Sounds like a config issue… disabling and enabling probably resolved the config slip.  ... View more

This is the answer  ... View more

Oh and definitely use 12 Mbps rather than 8 Mbps. 12 Mbps uses a 1/2 coding scheme so you'll end up with fewer retries by upping to 12 Mbps ... View more

The APs will eventually reduce Tx to come in line with the profile selected. Give them time.    Your roaming issue will be the mix of AP models you have.    Clients will always prefer the latest PHY - 802.11ax > 802.11ac (in the same way they'll prefer wider channels and you should never mix channel widths).   If you want your clients to roam nicely if suggest ‘downgrading’ your 802.11ax APs to use 802.11ac. In all honesty, if you're not using 6 GHz you probably won't see any benefit of using 802.11ax anyway.  ... View more

You definitely shouldn’t be bonding over channel 64/100…    I’m conflicted over primary/secondary - I can see an argument for both ways. My personal view has been that if you get enough traffic for it to become an issue you should be using 20 MHz wide channels any way.  In 6 GHz they better not mix the primary channels up… that will irk me! ... View more

Looks good!   I'd like to see the following added: Channel Widths and the impact of CCI What DFS is and why it's essential to know its impact on your network (and therefore why AI Auto RRM is a good thing) - but also why you probably shouldn't use hidden SSIDs with DFS channels. Why you probably don't want to use dual band 2.4/5 GHz, but dual 5/6GHz is okay. Why and How clients roam (they choose, not the Wi-Fi network). How can you help clients make a good choice (overlapping APs, reduced Tx, increased MBR)? Max number of SSIDs per band (best practice) WPA3 security enhancements and why they should upgrade all their WPA2 networks to use WPA3 6 GHz discovery mechanisms and security (RNR, FILS, WPA3, OWE) - and ensuring clients can see and connect to 6 GHz. ... View more

These things can help but nothing beats a proper survey and design. The issue with Wi-Fi is that is super resilient so works even if it’s implementation is terrible.  ... View more

You should definitely get an RF assessment done by a professional wireless engineer. They should ask about your requirements (how your company uses the WLAN - I suspect this has changed quite a bit from 5 years ago).  Be prepared… you’re probably going to need to move the APs you have. Designing for coverage (what I suspect you have now) and changing to designing for capacity/roaming are very different things.  ... View more

I wouldn’t bother with the CW9166 (especially if you’re using Meraki) the only difference of note is the SDR (ability to run 2x 5 GHz)    I would just buy the CW9164 ... View more

Wi-Fi community, CWNP community and WLPC conferences.  ... View more

I trust Todd Smith. Looks like a great resource!! Make sure you tip! ... View more

I’m just using them for a design right now!    ... View more

  Very nice! ... View more

This is the way. Never mix 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Clients choose which they’ll use and the only way to guarantee that they don’t make a bad decision is to force them to make a good one.  ... View more

Wiflex.eu is awesome. +1 from me! ... View more

Sounds like you just need more APs… ... View more

Why not run a separate 2.4 GHz only SSID? Something like “Legacy” to shame them into upgrading? 😉😜😅 ... View more

Also, the fact that there isn't backwards compatibility is what means that you'll actually be able to use 802.11ax features in 6 GHz. It's a good thing. Not a bad thing.  ... View more

It's a software update so most clients can use WPA3 if they're up to date with is updates.  ... View more

I tested this again and OWE is now working for me on android (pixel 6a) and iOS (iPhone 15 pro). It also works on my M2 MBP running sonoma.  ... View more