Paul, I am not a supporter of this. Mainly because I think Wi-Fi knowledge for the end-user should be minimised. Users should just see the SSID and connect; options to choose from should be minimized. The most important thing users must learn is checking the correctness of the Radius server to whom they give their credentials. For the rest, the device and the Wi-Fi infrastructure should do their very best in serving Wi-Fi users optimaly.
Devices in general do a rather good job in selecting the best band. Besides, users have insufficient knowledge in making the right choice between the 2,4Ghz and 5Ghz bands. Note that choosing 5Ghz is simply not always the best choice. If you're too far away from the AP (or because of whether channels or interference on the 5Gh band), the 2,4Ghz band may be the better choice. Good devices switch between the frequencies, to serve users best. You disable that function by introducing separate SSIDs for both bands. -Frans Paul Sedy schreef op 11/08/15 om 22:22: > > Hello everyone, > > > > We are a Cisco shop and have, up until now, employed a single SSID for > students, supporting both 2.4 Ghz and 5Ghz connections. During this > summer, we have been working to develop sufficient AP density to > ensure good 5Ghz cells throughout our dorms. In the past, we have > seen numerous instances of poorer performance on the 2.4 Ghz spectrum, > but up to this point, have relied on the client to make the decision > between these two options. > > > > We are thinking of deploying two separate SSIDs, a 5Ghz network and a > 2.4 Ghz network, that are exclusive in order to promote a better > experience for the students with devices capable of 5Ghz > connectivity. We would probably use the original SSID name with an > appended (5 Ghz) or (2.4 Ghz). > > > > Are any of you currently employing this type of configuration and how > well has it worked for you? > > > > We would appreciate any insights that anyone might have. > > > > Paul Sedy > > The Master’s College > > Director of IT Operations > > 21726 Placerita Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 > > 661.362.2340 | rps...@masters.edu > > ********** Participation and subscription information for this > EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at > http://www.educause.edu/groups/. > ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
