ER605 Omada - Fast roaming (802.11r) support
I recently bought some Omada gear to test some wireless devices with, an ER605, OC200, 2x EAP235-wall, and a TL-SG105PE (not Omada I now know). One of the things I need to test is Fast Roaming with 802.11r but I can't find a way to enable it through the Omada app.
This FAQ article is confusing me about whether it is supported or not: https://www.tp-link.com/ae/support/faq/2097/
> 802.11k/v/r take effect only when the wireless clients support 802.11k/v/r as well.
> Now we can enable/disable fast roaming via OC200
But then
> So far TP-Link EAPs with Seamless Roaming function support 802.11k/v Fast Roaming feature.
Am I missing something for 802.11r to be enabled or is it just not available?
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@MichaelJ459 The option to enable 802.11r is within the WiFi settings of the SSID in the web browser. Don't think this setting is exposed within the Omada app.
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Dear @MichaelJ459
Thank you for your kindly feedback!
802.11r requires EAP firmware to support it. We are not able to just enable it on Controller.
Please wait for EAP firmware updating.
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Thanks @adammiarka, @Hank21. It looks like this was just added a few days ago in v5.4.7 (https://community.tp-link.com/en/business/forum/topic/576478https://community.tp-link.com/en/business/forum/topic/576478). I've updated my controller and I see the option now. I enabled the option and tested it out but the client still won't do .11r roaming.
@Hank21 now that the controller supports it, is there an ETA on when the EAPs will get support in a firmware update?
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Hi @MichaelJ459
I don't have a time schedule can provide. But if there is any update, you will receive the notice via Omada Controller.
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@Hank21 I just set up two EAP650 (v1). Both are hardwired. I have been accessing setup through the IP address. I have devices that can utilize fast roaming, but I can't figure out where I can turn them on. Without it some handoffs between APs are frustrating. Thanks in advance. I don't plan on getting OC200 or utilize Omada controller for two AP.
Also how can I check if I have the most current firmware for the AP?
Thanks,
AD
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Hey and Welcome
This may not be the answer you are looking for sadly
To avail of roaming in any way between two APs you will require a controller to handle the handover, this is not possible with only APs. Hank mentioned earlier a firmware for the APs, yes that to enable the feature on the AP, this will however still require a controller to work
For a successful roam a controller needs to know the entire topology of the network, namely all APs and where the client is in relation to them, it acts as a middle man to facilitate the handover between the APs. As APs dont talk directly to eachother this is not possible without a controller
Unfortuately if you want roaming you will need to add a controller and allow it to manage the APs.
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@Philbert Thanks for the response. Quick question- where can I find the latest firmware for AP?
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No worries
The link below is for the UK but you can change the URL as needed. Just choose your hardware version and good to go.
https://www.tp-link.com/uk/support/download/eap650/v1/#Firmware
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