RSSI Threshold Ignored

RSSI Threshold Ignored

RSSI Threshold Ignored
RSSI Threshold Ignored
a week ago
Model: OC200  
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I've been experiencing issues with smart devices connecting to VERY FAR away APs and getting signal levels in the -85+ range. I have set an RSSI threshold on the AP's to -75, and confirmed that there is good signal (usually -60ish) available for the device to connect to a different AP, but for some reason they keep insisting on connecting to the AP's with really low signal. Fast roaming and AI roaming are both enabled. Forcing a re-connect rarely solves the issue (even doing it dozens of times!). I've tried locking to AP's, but then the device just doesn't connect at all. Sometimes a reboot of a specific AP that has higher signal at the device resolves the issue, but not always. I do NOT want to have to set up 12+ SSID's for the network just because this is an issue. Are there other options/things I can try to resolve this?

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Re:RSSI Threshold Ignored
a week ago

  @dononeil 

 

I had the same problem but I use rate control, it works pretty well. Even if the signal is bad the speed should be at least 24 Mbps and that is good enough for most IoT devices.

 

if the speed is not 24Mbps, the device roams to another access point

 

 

 

 

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Re:RSSI Threshold Ignored
a week ago

  @MR.S Quite a number of my IoT devices negotiate 1-6Mbps speeds when they're idle and have good signal (~-60's).... Wouldn't forcing them to connect/roam at a higher speed like that just create a bunch more chatter on the network?

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Re:RSSI Threshold Ignored
Tuesday

  @dononeil 

 

In general, I know most vendors mini rssi isnt pin point.  It's usually off by a bit.  

 

I also know it matters on your AP and if the controller version / AP firmware support its.  I know my 615-IW just recently supported it, like this year.  

 

I usually set my a tad lower -73 and by the time it hit -75 it drops.  

 

 

I can not teach anyone anything - I can only make them think - Socrates
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Re:RSSI Threshold Ignored
Saturday
Waiting for oficial TP-Link solution. They should at least explain how RSSI Threshold really works and fix it if it's broken.
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