Roaming Sensitivity Level Wifi -

Next time your phone hugs a weak signal, you’ll know why—and how to convince it to let go.

: Choose from the dropdown menu (ranging from "Lowest" to "Highest"). Which Level Should You Choose? roaming sensitivity level wifi

Roaming is entirely a , meaning your laptop or phone decides when to jump, not the router. Most devices offer five settings: Next time your phone hugs a weak signal,

| Environment | Recommended Sensitivity | Why | |-------------|------------------------|------| | Studio apartment (1 AP) | Low (1 or 2) | No roaming needed; avoid wasted scans | | Large home with mesh | Medium (3) | Balances stability with mobility | | Office with many APs | High (4 or 5) | Keeps clients on best AP as they move | | VoIP/Wi-Fi calling user | High (4) | Prevents call drops during walks | | Gaming on a laptop | Low (2) | Avoids micro-disconnects during handoff | Roaming is entirely a , meaning your laptop

In technical terms, it’s the threshold of signal strength (measured in dBm) or signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) that triggers a roaming decision. When the current signal drops below this threshold, the device scans for a better access point (AP) on the same network.