Assign a device to a specific AP

[Remy]

Hi Guys,

I understand there is no easy way to assign a device to a specific AP other than setting up a dedicated SSID for each zone ( 1st floor, 2nd floor etc ) or playing with the air time efficiency ( which can affects other devices ) and the same applies to pretty much all brands.

Could we imagine as a feature request, that a device ( once it has been discovered ) could be assigned to a specific AP by having its mac address banned from unwanted AP ( this list would be dynamically updated in the background ) ? This could give to Alta Labs a serious advantage over the competition.

Reason why I’m asking is because many devices with poor WIFI implantation ( home automation , security devices, irrigation system, HVAC units ,printers etc ) don’t always pick up the closest AP , especially when all AP from a site restart after an update or a power failure , causing devices to reconnect to the first AP that has restarted.

Thank you for taking the time to read

[ebuckland81]

Seems like its been discussed before, so I guess more users may consider this a useful feature.

All devices connected to same AP?

And that’s where ‘Lock to AP’ comes in like Unifi provides as option. I want to buy three AP6’s (none pro) but in doubt yet because this option is missing here. Is there a way to consider this to add soon on the Ap’s?

@regchan

i need a device on a specific ap is there a way of doing this cant for the life see this option

[Alta-Josh]

Making a hidden SSID under a new color is the best solution for this problem.

[ebuckland81]

Is that the long term solution as well? I mean, will there be an explicit functionality to assign a device to a specific AP, as per the feature request of this thread, or have you ruled it out altogether?

[vanderwoning]

Definitely would like to see this as well.

[Joe]

Some of your competors have this feature. Instead of creating a hidden SSID, why not consider creating the ability to lock a client to a specific BSSID?