Support for 802.11v
FortiWLC now supports the 802.11v standards for wireless networks, which provide several enhancements for network management such as network assisted roaming and power saving.
Network assisted roaming allows the wireless network to send requests to associated clients, recommending better APs to associate with while roaming. This is beneficial for both load balancing and in guiding clients with poor connectivity.
Network assisted power saving allows configuring an idle period for devices, ensuring that they remain connected to APs without receiving any frames from them. This helps in reduced power consumption and improved battery life.
You can configure the following fields defined by the 802.11v standard.
- BSS Transition
- Max Idle Period
- Client Idle Timeout
- Direct Mcast Service
Navigate to Configuration > Wireless > ESS.
Note: 802.11k and ARRP must be enabled to use 802.11v capabilities.
