ZyXEL Communications B-420 Roaming, Infrastructure, Operating Mode, Wireless Station B, Wireless Station B, Figure 4-5Roaming Example

ZyAIR B-420 Wireless LAN Ethernet Adapter and Bridge

Roaming

In an infrastructure network, wireless stations are able to switch from one AP to another as they move between the coverage areas. During this period, the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connections to the network. This is roaming. As the wireless station moves from place to place, it is responsible for choosing the most appropriate AP depending on the signal strength, network utilization or other factors.

The following figure depicts a simple roaming example. When Wireless Station B moves to position X, the ZyAIR in Wireless Station B automatically switches the channel to the one used by AP 2 in order to stay connected to the network.

Figure 4-5 Roaming Example

Select Infrastructure from the Operating Mode drop-down list box to display the screen as shown.

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