Channel allocation for multple APs with same SSID/Security

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I have searched the forums but I can't seem to find a thread that addresses what I thought would be a common question. When I have multiple 11ac APs with same SSID/security connected through gigabit ethernet, should I keep them on separate channels or should I keep them on the same channel? Right now, I have them configured on different channels. Would the transition be faster if I put them on the same channel? The hardware for the APs is as follows:

1x Tp-Link Archer C7 (#1)
3x Netgear R6300V2 using kong DD-WRT (#2, #3, #4)
1x Netgear R7000 (#5)

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You want to use different channels or you will get interference from APs that are close enough to have significant signal strength on the same channel as another nearby AP.

HERE is some guidance for setup that goes into a fair bit of detail as far as recommendations with Cisco units, but the information applies to other brands as well.

If by transition, you mean better seamless roaming behavior, none of the current consumer quality radios (and only a few devices like newer Apple phones) include the necessary 802.11 k, r and v standards to accomplish it.

Devices connected control the handoff and some do a poor job, sticking with the lower power initial connection far too long. When these standards are finally...
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You want to use different channels or you will get interference from APs that are close enough to have significant signal strength on the same channel as another nearby AP.

HERE is some guidance for setup that goes into a fair bit of detail as far as recommendations with Cisco units, but the information applies to other brands as well.

If by transition, you mean better seamless roaming behavior, none of the current consumer quality radios (and only a few devices like newer Apple phones) include the necessary 802.11 k, r and v standards to accomplish it.

Devices connected control the handoff and some do a poor job, sticking with the lower power initial connection far too long. When these standards are finally implemented widely in consumer devices as they are in commercial products, things will improve.
 
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