DECO M5/M9 - AP Mode w/Ethernet Backhaul - Any impact to single SSID, controlling client handoffs?

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DECO M5/M9 - AP Mode w/Ethernet Backhaul - Any impact to single SSID, controlling client handoffs?
DECO M5/M9 - AP Mode w/Ethernet Backhaul - Any impact to single SSID, controlling client handoffs?
2020-03-28 13:23:51 - last edited 2020-03-28 13:35:04
Model: Deco M9 Plus  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 0

Hi folks,

 

I am considering purchasing DECO M5 or M9 Plus.

 

I have a house with concrete walls and foil-backed isulation, which greatly complicates wifi singalling.

I do have ethernet in every room and ran back to a 32-p switch.

 

My intention would be to;

- purchase a 3-set M5 or M9 plus

- run them in AP Mode,

- with Ethernet backhaul, each M5/9 connected into the switched network.

 

My primary router/DHCP is a Hawuei 658c (Vodafone)

 

 

I currently have a series of different-generation TP-Link APs running as individual AP SSIDs on nonoverlapping 2.4 channels.

 

 

QUESTIONS: 

1- I understand many MESH features will be unavailable, but considering AP mode and TP-Link controller software, is there ANY impact to AP seamless handoff for roaming on the same SSID for client devices?

2- Are any DECO Controller--AP management and spectrum steering/optimization between APs lost/impacted?

 

 

Thank you!

James

 

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Re:DECO M5/M9 - AP Mode w/Ethernet Backhaul - Any impact to single SSID, controlling client handoffs?
2020-03-30 02:10:44

@endeval 

 

Hi James, the Deco in AP mode supports mesh network, and theoretically, it won't affect the seamless roaming or spectrum steering/optimization.

 

Good day. 

 

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