A municipal inspector's laptop lists support for 802.11k/v/r-style roaming assists. How should a technician treat that information?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Those k/v/r-style assists are like GPS hints for the laptop when it decides which AP to jump to next. They are client (and WLAN) capabilities that can smooth roaming—not a free pass to ignore the design or dump security. Capability awareness beats wishful thinking.
Full Explanation
Standards-based roaming enhancements (often described in 802.11k/v/r families) are advanced client features that help clients discover neighbors, gather guidance, and transition more efficiently when the infrastructure participates. Support on the client is a capability checklist item for CWTS technicians; it does not void channel plans, eliminate all sticky behavior by itself, or require disabling encryption.