Feature request: Let us setup multiple band configurations for a device via connection preferences

Feature request: Let us setup multiple band configurations for a device via connection preferences

Feature request: Let us setup multiple band configurations for a device via connection preferences
Feature request: Let us setup multiple band configurations for a device via connection preferences
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With the rise of Wi-Fi 6E/7 devices, would it be possible in a future update to allow certain devices to prefer at least two WiFi bands in connection preferences (i.e., utilize 5/6 GHz instead of being able to choose one)? This would help ensure that the device achieves a faster Internet connection and will be useful for those that have there units configured/spaced out properly for smooth coverage across these bands (smoother roaming).

 

I usually find that if I let my devices handle this option automatically, the connection may stall (might be due to 2.4GHz causing the other bands (5/6 GHz) to maintain said connection).

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Re:Feature request: Let us setup multiple band configurations for a device via connection preferences
22 hours ago

  @Gio235 

 

Not sure what you mean, but I think you mean what I've complained about, Deco App doesn't handle WiFi7 specific SSID's, like the shared 2.4/5Ghz SSID or MLO SSID.

 

In the App, under the devices Connection Preference you can select 2.4, 5, or 6Ghz. But not the combined SSID nor MLO SSID.

 

Now I assume you are looking to have the 5 + 6Ghz MLO SSID to chose from?

 

It can and will be done by the Network Adapter it seems. For instance, I am using the TP-LINK TBE550E PCIe Wifi 7 adapter.


This PC connects on the MLO SSID.

 

This is what I see for the MLO connection:

 

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I get NO CHOICE. This is driven by the Network Adapter, the TBE550E it seems does NOT support MLO using the 5+6Ghz SSID. 

 

TP-Link defined these on this web page ---> https://www.tp-link.com/us/wifi7/https://www.tp-link.com/us/wifi7/ , and from it:

 

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Seamless switching it what you are asking for, called E-MLSR,

 

However, on my wife's PC (and mine which I am not using right now) is an Intel BE200 M.2 Network Adapter.

 

Here PC, using the SAME Deco BE68 that I use this is her connection is 5+6Ghz when using MLO SSID.:

 

It is not the Deco unit nor Deco App that controls this, but the Network Adapter does.

 

By the way, in the Apps forum I posted this ---> https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/814694 which is my request for MLO support.

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Re:Feature request: Let us setup multiple band configurations for a device via connection preferences
20 hours ago

  @IrvSp 

 

I think what I meant was the roaming aspect and preferred Wi-Fi band choice for a device if you were to utilize a single SSID with all bands (in my case 2.4/5/6 GHz). I understand you can select one preferred Wi-Fi band under connection preferences, but there should be an option to choose at least two (in my case, I'd select 5/6 GHz for higher end devices that support it).

 

For example, using an iOT network (2.4/5 GHz) and my main network (5/6 GHz). I found that when having it set up like this, devices on the main network roam more consistently across my Deco units. I went back to having a single unified SSID due to connection preferences not working properly on the iOT network (that's a different issue).

 

When having all bands under a single SSID, roaming isn't as smooth and I believe it's due to the 2.4GHz indicating that the weaker connection (5/6 GHz) is still good.

 

While having the option to choose one preferred band is good, there are certain situations where 5GHz would be preferred than 6GHz and vice versa for these types of devices.

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Re:Feature request: Let us setup multiple band configurations for a device via connection preferences
14 hours ago

  @Gio235 

 

Gotcha, but some of what you wish for is in the Network Adapter and some are in the Deco model.

 

I've got a 3 Deco BE68.

 

Look ar my MLO SSID:

 

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Not all the Routers/Deco's have that capability.

 

In this case, depending on the ability of the Network Adapter that does connect via MLO, it will use some combination of the 6Ghz and either the 2.4 of 5Ghz band that is can use. 6+5Ghz being the better choice.

 

Now my iPhone is using the MLO SSID:

 

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It has no MLO capability.

 

But it does connect to it:

 

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It is like that when my Preferred Wi-Fi Band is set to Auto, but when set it to 5Ghz, out of the 3 bands it uses the 5Ghz band.

 

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When it is set to Auto for the band I don't know what band it is on? No way to tell via Deco, not the iPhone Wireless settings.

 

Maybe if I had a WiFI scanner on the iPhone I might be able to see the Channel it connected too and then figure out the Band?

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