What is Zero Handoff UniFi?

In version 3. x of UniFi, a next-generation, proprietary implementation of AP-assisted roaming is introduced: “Zero-handoff,” for 0ms mobility of clients among WLAN groups on same channel/BSSID. This requires no special software, no drivers, and the UniFi controller need not be online.

What is fast roaming Ubiquiti?

Fast Roaming takes inspiration from Fast BSS Transition (IEEE 802.11r), a wireless protocol amendment that enables access points to quickly verify roaming clients. The result is smooth transitioning across WPA2-Enterprise and WPA2-Personal networks, empowering portable devices.

Should I enable fast roaming on UniFi?

It is especially important in WiFi networks where Radius Authentication (802.1X) is used. When should it be used? As stated above, if you have a high density WiFi network, use 802.1X (Radius Authentication), voice over IP, and your WiFi clients move around a lot, you definitely should be using 802.11r (Fast Roaming).

Should I enable fast roaming?

Thus, fast roaming should ALWAYS be enabled when you are using WPA2 Enterprise security. One of the issues with 802.11r is that many older client devices don’t have drivers that support it, and in fact even have trouble properly detecting and associating to networks with 802.11r enabled.

Does multiple SSID affect performance UniFi?

The UniFi gear will allow you to configure up to four SSIDs per network, though as I discovered with my guest portal, there’s a speed penalty for running more than one SSID.

Should you use fast roaming?

When should it be used? As stated above, if you have a high density WiFi network, use 802.1X (Radius Authentication), voice over IP, and your WiFi clients move around a lot, you definitely should be using 802.11r (Fast Roaming).

Should I enable fast roaming on Unifi?

Should I disable fast roaming?

“At this time, the beta feature 802.11r (“Fast Roaming” in the controller UI) is still vulnerable, so it is recommended to disable this feature temporarily. 802.11r has not been shown to improve roaming performance dramatically without full 802.11k support, so it is not recommended for multiple reasons.

Is fast roaming good?

Fast Roaming is a feature that allows your Wi-Fi clients to switch their connection from one AP to another quickly to get stronger Wi-Fi signal, improving your Wi-Fi experience, as well as optimizing the load of each AP by adjusting the number of clients connected to them.

Should fast roaming be enabled?