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Roaming, Infrastructure Network Example, Roaming Example
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ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example 2.1.5 Roaming In an infrastructure network, wireless stations are able to switch from one BSS to another as they move between the coverage areas. During this period, the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connection 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 roaming example. When Wireless Client B moves to position X, the ZyAIR in Wireless Client B automatically switches the channel to the one used by access point AP 2 in order to stay connected to the network. Figure 2-4 Roaming Example Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-3