Band Steering: Enhancing Wi-Fi Efficiency by Prioritizing 5 GHz Connections

Band Steering is a feature that encourages dual-band capable client devices (devices that support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) to connect to the 5 GHz band instead of the more crowded 2.4 GHz band.

It helps distribute wireless clients more efficiently across available bands, improving speed and reducing congestion.

How It Works

When a client connects, the access point checks if the device supports 5 GHz. If it does:

• The AP may delay or ignore 2.4 GHz probe requests from that device.

• This nudges the device to connect to 5 GHz, where it will likely get better performance.

Steps 1: Navigate to the Profiles section, select Radio, then click View/Edit. 

Steps 2 : Enable the Band Steering checkbox, and then save your changes.