Load Balancing in Wi-Fi: Avoiding Overloaded Access Points

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What It Does #

Client Load Balancing is a feature that helps spread wireless clients across multiple Access Points (APs) in a network.

When one AP is overloaded with too many devices, this feature can redirect or delay new clients from connecting to that busy AP and encourage them to connect to a less crowded nearby AP instead.


How It Works #

  • When a device tries to connect, the AP checks how many clients it already has.

  • If the AP is busy, it may delay the device’s connection or reject it temporarily.

  • The device then scans and connects to another AP with fewer clients, balancing the load.

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


Steps 2 :   Enable Client Load Balancing checkbox and then save your changes.  

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Updated on October 8, 2025