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Which two factors influence the roaming decision of a wireless client? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is C. Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) E. Client's roaming algorithm. Wireless clients initiate roaming based on measurable RF metrics and the logic built into their own roaming driver or algorithm.
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Which two factors influence the roaming decision of a wireless client? (Choose two.)
Options
- ASignal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- BAccess point channel number
- CReceived Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)
- DAP transmit power
- EClient's roaming algorithm
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A8% (2)
- B4% (1)
- C85% (22)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
Wireless clients initiate roaming based on measurable RF metrics and the logic built into their own roaming driver or algorithm.
SNR is a useful RF quality metric but it is the client-side RSSI threshold and roaming algorithm that actually drive the roaming decision, not SNR directly.
The AP's channel number is a parameter the client learns after associating or scanning; it does not influence whether or when the client decides to roam.
RSSI is the primary RF metric clients monitor to detect a degrading connection; when RSSI falls below a threshold defined by the client driver, a roaming scan or handoff is triggered.
AP transmit power affects coverage cell size on the infrastructure side but is not a variable the client measures or evaluates when making a roaming decision.
Each client uses its own vendor-specific roaming algorithm that sets the thresholds, timing, and logic for when to roam, meaning two clients in identical RF conditions may roam at different times.
Concept tested: Wireless client roaming triggers and decision factors
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/5500-series-wireless-controllers/116057-technote-roaming-00.html
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