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Band Steering ​

Introduction ​

Band Steering is a technology that allows the router to automatically direct each connected device to the most appropriate Wi-Fi range (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). This decision is made based on criteria such as signal intensity, network capacity and performance**, ensuring greater stability, better connection speed and more efficient navigation** for the end user.

In practice, the common behavior of Band Steering is:

  • Weak signal → the device tends to be directed to 2.4 GHz, which has greater range and stability

  • Strong signal → the device tends to be directed to 5 GHz, which offers higher speed and performance

When the Band Steering is activated in the ACS**, the networks2.4 GHz and 5 GHz are unified into a single SSID, and the system automatically manages to which band each device connects.

Translation

Band Steering: “band direction” or “band direction” . Technology used in networks Wi-Fi to automatically optimize device connection.

Access to functionality

Way: Devices Menu > edit > Connectivity > Wi-Fi Interfaces > Band Steering.

Value delivery ​

The Band Steering functionality offers benefits to both the provider and the customer:

  • Greater autonomy for the system user in managing Wi-Fi networks
  • Better browsing experience for the subscriber
  • Reduction of calls related to slowness or instability of Wi-Fi
  • What? More agile and assertive support
  • What? Automatic optimization of the use of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands How it works The functionality of Band Steering is displayed only for devices that have support and technical capacity for this technology. When the device is compatible and correctly identified by the ACS, the configuration button is available for use.

In some cases, the device has Band Steering support, but is not yet mapped in the system. In these situations, just contact the support, which performs the mapping with access to a reference device.

Initially, Band Steering's option remainsdisabled. After the first inform of the device (initial communication between the device and the ACS, where the parameters are sent), the system begins to identify whether the Band Steering is enabled in the device's web access. For the models already mapped, the functionality will be displayed as available for activation.

Tip!

If there is any doubt about compatibility, the support helps in identifying.

# 1. Create Band Steering ​

To start using Band Steering in IXC ACS, it is necessary to create and activate the functionality configuration.

  1. Click the + Band Steering button
  2. The following required fields are displayed:
  • SSID
  • Encryption mode
  • Password
Required fields:

These fields are already automatically filledby the IXC ACS, based on network settings2.4 GHz**. If any information is not available, the system performs automatic filling to ensure the correct creation of the configuration.

When expanding the option Advanced Options, you can configure:

  • Channel
  • Band width
  • Threshold ####### What is Threshold? Thresholddefines a minimum signal quality value (in dBm) that the device needs to achieve in order to remain or enter the 5 GHz band*. When the signal is below this value, the device is directed to the 2.4 GHz band, which offers greater stability over long distances.
Practical example:

  • Threshold set to -65 dBm
  • Device with -55 dBm → remains or enters 5 GHz
  • Device with -72 dBm → is directed to 2.4 GHz

After filling in the information, click Activate Band Steering to complete the configuration.

Attention!

To activate the Band Steering you need to have the Wi-Fi interfaces enabled.

# 2. Enable Band Steering ​

After setting up, Band Steering can be enabled or disabled directly on the devices.

  1. Access: Menu Devices > Edit
  2. In item Wi-Fi networks, enable option Band Steering This action applies the configuration created to the selected device.

3. Delete Band Steering ​

The exclusion of Band Steering has the same effect of disabling functionality on the device.

When deleting configuration:

  • What? Band Steering stops acting
  • What? The networks 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz re-run separately for customer
  • To delete Band Steering configuration from system:*
  1. Access: Menu Devices > Edit > Connectivity > Wi-Fi Interfaces
  2. Click Band Steering
  3. Select the basket icon to remove the configuration
## Band Steering compatible device models

ZTE F670L -V1 and V9 ​

  • V9.0.11P1
  • V9.0.11P1N10B
  • V1.1.20P3N6B
  • V9.0.11P1N49B
  • V1.1.20P3N8B
  • V1.1.20P3N

###F6600P (TR098)

  • V9.0.10P6N6
  • V9.0.10P6N33B
  • V9.0.10P6N5
  • V9.0.10P6N34

ZTE H199A ​

  • V9.1.0P10 MUL
  • V9.1.0P5 ZT199
  • V9.1.0P5 MUL
  • V9.1.0P5N1 MUL
  • V9.1.0P12 MUL
  • V9.1.0P4N1 MUL
  • V9.1.0P7 MUL
  • V9.1.0P8 MUL
  • V9.1.0P4N3 MUL

[Danger] ## Models not compatible with Band Steering

ZXHN H199A** ​
  • V9.1.0P3N2 MUL
  • V9.1.0P2 MUL
  • V9.1.0P1 MUL
  • V9.1.0P3N1 MUL

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  • V1.1.20P1T18
  • V1.1.20P3N3
  • V1.1.20P3N4D
  • V1.1.20P1T4

Integration with other modules ​

  • Subscriber Central The client has the autonomy to choose the Wi-Fi network and change information such as SSID and password.

It allows you to change the login and edit Wi-Fi settings for a particular user, including network choice (2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz), providing greater autonomy.

  • IXC Provider In the ACS device form, in the Wireless interfaces tab, you can view the configured Band Steering technology.

Final considerations ​

Band Steering is an essential functionality for optimizing Wi-Fi networks, providing better performance, stability and end-user experience. Its correct configuration directly contributes to the reduction of support calls and more efficient management of wireless networks.

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