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- [Requirements for WiFi devices](#requirements-for-wifi-devices)
  - [See also](#see-also)

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# Requirements for WiFi devices

I am considering getting a 5G (mobile network) capable one, but as none
satisfies my requirements, I might as well write them here for reference when
looking at options.

- WPA3 support as certification began in 2018 already.
  - WPA2/WPA3 Transitional mode
  - WiFi Enhanced Open (OWE) transition mode would be nice
- Multiple SSIDs (including OWE/transition)
  - Option to have lower priority for the guest network
- Transmit power control to set it to low
- 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dualband (should be obvious in 2022)
  - **_Ability to set same SSID for both_** (looking at you Huawei)
    - If the SSIDs differ, devices won't be able to decide between frequency
      and either 2.4 or 5 GHz must be chosen. 5 GHz is mostly subject to
      _Dynamic Frequency Selection_ which means no WiFi for 10 minutes on
      boot.
- Quality of Service (QoS)

## See also

- [Apple: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points](https://support.apple.com/HT202068)
- [EFF: Open Wireless Movement](https://openwireless.org/)
- [Metis: 8 reasons to turn down the transmit power of your Wi-Fi](https://metis.fi/en/2017/10/txpower/)
- [Metis: Increase your cell phone battery life with a small change in the Wi-Fi network](https://metis.fi/en/2018/05/dtim-en/)
  - > Buried deep in the advanced settings of the Wi-Fi access point there is
    > a setting with a friendly title like DTIM Interval or DTIM Period. The
    > default setting is typically one. Change it to three, five or slightly
    > larger, but don’t go over ten. Often you can set it separately for
    > 2.4GHz and 5GHz, but use the same value for both. This is the short
    > answer. Read on to find out what this is all about.