Windows 10: Stay Connected to the same BSSID

Discus and support Stay Connected to the same BSSID in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I use a wifi network with different access points BSSID, but I want to connect to a specific BSSID. I can connect to the BSSID I want, but it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Pasindu Akilanka, Dec 4, 2024.

  1. Stay Connected to the same BSSID


    I use a wifi network with different access points BSSID, but I want to connect to a specific BSSID. I can connect to the BSSID I want, but it automatically get switched to different one after few moments. Is there anyway I can stay connected to the BSSID I want without constanly switching it?

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    Pasindu Akilanka, Dec 4, 2024
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  2. Edgaryo1 Win User

    Can Windows 10 connect to specific bssid

    I have 4 Access points and need to connect to and specific one at a time, though pass the bssid to connect the specific one. With Linux that is easy but with Windows 10 an not really sure is even possible, i saw a manual procedure to connect:

    How can I connect to an Access Point by BSSID instead of ESSID in Windows 7?

    but even when it allows me to set the mac-address of the bssid and the end it does not reconnect or just stays connected to the previous bssid
     
    Edgaryo1, Dec 4, 2024
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  3. Wedwo Win User
    Connect to specific BSSID with Windows 10 WiFi

    I have identified a potential rogue access point at the hotel I'm currently staying at. The signal is stronger than the hotel's access points at most locations, but it's very likely a hacker trying to redirect DNS and phish information from unsuspecting
    users. How to I specify the BSSID I want to connect to in Windows 10? I can't afford to let the PC chose since the rogue point has a stronger signal.
     
    Wedwo, Dec 4, 2024
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  4. John P Win User

    Stay Connected to the same BSSID

    How to prevent computer connecting to weak BSSIDs

    The Issue

    Recently, my computer has taken to connecting to weak APs on the network. Starting earlier this week, I noticed a significant drop in network quality (From 40 Mbps to 4 Mbps tested using speed test sites).

    My investigation revealed that the computer is connecting to what appears to be weak BSSIDs within the SSID group. I suspect that these BSSIDs belong to routers on the floors above and below me. Running wlan show interface in netsh reveals that Windows detects these weak BSSIDs have a quality of 99%. Because of this high quality, Windows priorities these BSSIDs. However, the quality of the signal immediately drops to ~60% as soon as there is traffic on the connection.

    Due to these circumstances, I have several questions:

    1. Why does Windows give the weak BSSIDs a high quality?
    2. What could have changed to cause this issue (as it was working fine before)?
    3. What are possible solutions to ensure I connect to the actual "best" BSSID (ideally fixing the fact that Windows rates the weak APs highly)?

    Other Details

    • The computer uses Intel's Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 adapter (Which has up to date drivers)
    • No updates/new software packages were installed when this issue began.
    • I assume my other devices (Phone and Tablet) pick the right BSSID every time, since they show ~40Mbps.
    • I have tried using Intel's connection tools to pin the BSSID to one which I know performs well, however it does not seem to work.
    • I have tried increasing the roaming aggressiveness of the wireless driver, but this yielded similar results.

    Related Questions

    Connect to Wi-Fi access point with specific MAC address

    How can I connect to an Access Point by BSSID instead of ESSID in Windows 7?
     
    John P, Dec 4, 2024
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