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Roaming between APs and DHCP

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  • 1.  Roaming between APs and DHCP

    Posted Apr 24, 2014 01:34 AM
    OK... I don't have that "won't ask that embarrassing question" problem... Here goes...

    I noticed, a while ago in fact, that when I roam my device checks DHCP leases. Is this normal operation?


  • 2.  RE: Roaming between APs and DHCP

    Posted Apr 24, 2014 09:33 PM
    What kind of device? Checking for a DHCP lease is a client operation. I would be interested to know device type your testing with and does this also happen with other device or just this one.


  • 3.  RE: Roaming between APs and DHCP

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Apr 24, 2014 10:48 PM
    @Nik wrote:
    OK... I don't have that "won't ask that embarrassing question" problem... Here goes...

    I noticed, a while ago in fact, that when I roam my device checks DHCP leases. Is this normal operation?



     

    Nik,

     

    The answer is "it depends".  There are a number of situations where that would happen.  I don't want to guess what your situation is, so you just might want to tell us...



  • 4.  RE: Roaming between APs and DHCP

    Posted Apr 27, 2014 02:21 PM

    I noticed this with androids. But to be honest this is probably mainly as I carry one around in my pocket. And in actual practice once I have a laptop connected ... It stays on my desk .  I'll run some tests when I am in the office next. 



  • 5.  RE: Roaming between APs and DHCP

    Posted May 06, 2014 07:29 AM

    you sure it was related to roaming, from my experience clients more often then you would expect send DHCP packets, could be just coincidence.



  • 6.  RE: Roaming between APs and DHCP

    Posted May 06, 2014 07:42 AM

    you know what I am pretty sure, but I'll never say never!  :smileyvery-happy: