Indoor Wi-Fi Roaming with OpenWRT

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A user shares their experience with implementing Wi-Fi roaming on their OpenWRT network, using usteer and 802.11k neighbor reports to improve handoff guidance and client-managed roaming.

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This article provides a practical example of how to improve Wi-Fi roaming on a home network using OpenWRT.

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Indoor Wi-Fi Roaming with OpenWRT

5/29/2026, 1:01:35 PM

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