Why not just deploy the 2.4 GHz with the same SSID on a few of the APs? With our Aruba APs, that is the recommended solution in a dense situation.
Bruce Osborne Wireless Engineer IT Infrastructure & Media Solutions (434) 592-4229 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY Training Champions for Christ since 1971 From: Paul Sedy [mailto:rps...@masters.edu] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 4:23 PM Subject: Exclusive 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz SSIDs 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<mailto: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/.
