Hotspot Roaming Between Access Points: What to Test

This guide covers Hotspot roaming. Start with the checks below. Then compare your result with the example before changing a live service. A visitor moving between access points expects the purchased service to remain understandable. Test the network path and authentication behavior instead of assuming identical Wi-Fi names guarantee uninterrupted access.

Hotspot roaming: practical checks

1. Map which gateway serves each access point and VLAN.
2. Move one test device between the intended coverage areas.
3. Observe whether login, address assignment and remaining entitlement behave as advertised.

Hotspot roaming: a working example

A café with indoor and outdoor access points may route both through one gateway or through separate systems. That difference matters more than matching the wireless network name.

First, write down the starting state and the expected result. Then make one controlled change. Next, compare the result with the example above. Finally, record what changed and who should follow up. Keep private account details out of shared notes.

Where LinkDesk fits

LinkDesk supports local Hotspot voucher workflows. Current data caps apply to supported local Hotspot plans, not enforced PPPoE or RADIUS quotas. Verify the behavior of the exact package and access path before advertising a restriction to customers.

For the tool or product details behind this guide, see MikroTik HotSpot documentation. The checklist and example above are WayaDesk’s operating guidance.