Indoor Wi-Fi Roaming with OpenWRT

· Rui Carmo · May 26, 2026, 4:55 p.m.
Summary
In a detailed exploration of Wi-Fi roaming issues within a home network setup using OpenWRT, the author describes their experiences with managing both legacy and modern devices effectively. They outline their configurations for 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, the necessity of keeping them separate for compatibility reasons, and the steps taken to enhance roaming performance using tools like usteer and static-neighbor-reports. The post also includes data visualizations demonstrating the improvements in connection quality and client management post-implementation, amidst the challenges of domestic radio interference.
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