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ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
1. What is 802.11r?
802.11r is a proprietary implementation of IEEE 802.11r-2008 (fast BSS transition) on Linksys
RE9000 to support Seamless Roaming. When an 802.11r-compliant device such as iPhone® roams
from one Linksys RE9000 to another Linksys RE9000 or any Linksys Max-Stream product, the fast
transition mechanism can reduce the authentication time needed for a full WPA/WPA2 Personal
four-way handshake to under 100 ms.
2. When would I need to enable the 802.11r feature on my Linksys RE9000?
If you have any Linksys Max-Stream wireless product in your
network,
enable this feature to support
Fast BSS Transition for roaming from one Linksys RE9000 to another Linksys RE9000.
3. Does the Linksys RE9000 support Seamless Roaming?
Yes. Seamless Roaming allows your supported device such as an iPad® or iPhone® to roam
between a supported Linksys Max-Stream router or range extender products (make sure that the
latest firmware is installed with Seamless Roaming support).
Moving between a traditional router and range extender, your home Wi-Fi signal can experience lag
or a dropped connection. With its intuitive technology, Seamless Roaming allows you to move from
one room to another and automatically switches your device to connect to the strongest Wi-Fi signal.
4. What are the guidelines when using Seamless Roaming on my Linksys RE9000?
In order for Seamless Roaming to work properly, you must configure the range extender accordingly:
Works with another Linksys Max-Stream extender or router
NOTE: You may need a firmware update to add the Seamless Roaming support. Check your
product's Release Notes to be sure.
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