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Wireless & Mobility · Intermediate

BSS Transition Management (BTM)

An 802.11v exchange in which the AP suggests that a client roam to listed candidate APs.

Definition

The AP sends a BTM request with a candidate list and may set disassociation imminent with a timer. The client responds accepting or rejecting the suggestion. Vendors use BTM for load balancing, band steering, and sticky client handling.

Exam tip

BTM is a request; the client may decline.

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