Clear To Send podcast had several episodes/posts covering these (and v): https://www.cleartosend.net/802-11k-802-11v/
https://www.cleartosend.net/cts-206-a-look-into-802-11k/ https://www.cleartosend.net/cts-211-a-look-into-802-11v/ https://www.cleartosend.net/fast-bss-transition-802-11r/ Jethro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jethro R Binks, Network Manager, Information Services Directorate, University Of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK The University of Strathclyde is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, number SC015263. On Wed, 2 Dec 2020, Glinsky, Eric wrote: > Hi everyone, > > We are reviewing our WLAN-level settings and are curious about what others > institutions are doing for fast transition. > > > 1. Do you use 802.11r? > > 2. How about .11k? > > 3. If you do, did you notice improvements in device roaming, whether > they are stationary or moving? > > 4. Were there any implementation pains? > > 5. Would you mind sharing exactly which settings you use; in Cisco > terms, Fast Transition enabled or adaptive; over the DS checked or not; FT > 802.1x/FT psk or no; 11k neighbor list enabled or not > > 6. If you do not use 802.11k and/or 802.11r, why not? > > We don't have 801.11r or 802.11k enabled at this point and are leery of > enabling it due to potential compatibility issues, though it could certainly > improve the client experience if it works. > I looked through the archives and this hasn't been discussed for at least a > couple years, and it seemed like more of a Cisco code issue at that time, so > looking forward to hearing about your experiences now with the last code, > drivers, devices, etc. > > I found an interesting blog on various FT settings with Cisco, which leads me > to believe that if we were to enable 802.11r on our Cisco controller, we > would set it to Enabled, and check off both 802.1x and FT 802.1x for > compatibility. Interestingly, the Adaptive setting is specific to Cisco-Apple. > > https://mac-wifi.com/ciscos-802-11r-ft-settings-adaptive-mode-explained/ > > Also the Cisco Best Practices for iOS Devices guide has a couple sections on > 802.11r and Adaptive 802.11r. One takeaway from that is it's best for > high-density, enterprise environments to use over-the-air FT (i.e. over the > over-the-distribution system unchecked). > https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-6/Enterprise_Best_Practices_for_iOS_devices_and_Mac_computers_on_Cisco_Wireless_LAN.pdf#%5B%7B%22num%22%3A40%2C%22gen%22%3A0%7D%2C%7B%22name%22%3A%22XYZ%22%7D%2C105%2C570%2C0%5D > > Thanks, > Eric Glinsky > Network Administrator > University of Connecticut > ITS - Network Operations > Temporary Administration Building > 25 Gampel Service Drive | Storrs, CT 06269-1138 > (860) 486-9199 > e...@uconn.edu<mailto:e...@uconn.edu> > > > ********** > Replies to EDUCAUSE Community Group emails are sent to the entire community > list. If you want to reply only to the person who sent the message, copy and > paste their email address and forward the email reply. Additional > participation and subscription information can be found at > https://www.educause.edu/community > ********** Replies to EDUCAUSE Community Group emails are sent to the entire community list. If you want to reply only to the person who sent the message, copy and paste their email address and forward the email reply. Additional participation and subscription information can be found at https://www.educause.edu/community
