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A project objective is to minimize the association time to the different access points as mobile devices move around the office. The ideal solution must cover numerous devices and device types, includ
The correct answer is B. 802.11v Disassociation Imminent. This question asks for the 802.11 standard feature designed to minimize association time during client roaming.
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A project objective is to minimize the association time to the different access points as mobile devices move around the office. The ideal solution must cover numerous devices and device types, including laptops, mobile phones, tablets and wireless printers. What must be configured?
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- A802.11v BSS Max Idle Service
- B802.11v Disassociation Imminent
- C802.11ax BSS configure
- D802.11k neighbor List Dual Band
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A3% (1)
- B79% (27)
- C6% (2)
- D12% (4)
Why each option
This question asks for the 802.11 standard feature designed to minimize association time during client roaming.
802.11v BSS Max Idle Service is related to clients being able to remain associated with an AP for longer periods while inactive, not directly aimed at minimizing active association time during roaming.
The 802.11v standard includes 'Disassociation Imminent' which allows an access point to notify a client that it should proactively seek a new AP, facilitating faster and smoother client roaming by minimizing the time spent unassociated or trying to reconnect.
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) is the newest generation of Wi-Fi technology focused on efficiency and capacity, but it doesn't specifically define a mechanism like 'Disassociation Imminent' for faster roaming association time; roaming improvements are often from 802.11k/v/r.
802.11k Neighbor List provides information about neighboring APs to clients, helping them make better roaming decisions, but it doesn't directly trigger or minimize the association time itself; it aids the discovery phase.
Concept tested: 802.11v roaming assistance features
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/config-guide/b_cg85/managing_client_roaming.html
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