Repeater setup questions

[lepa71]

I have couple question for Repeater setup. I have R7000(stock fw) as primary router and trying to use RT-AC68R as repeater. I have a static IP assigned to 68R on the same subnet and the bridge is configured over 5Ghz band. I currently can connect to 68R over 2.4 Ghz wifi or cable fine.
Questions
1. Do I want/need to use the same SSIDs for both 2.4 and 5 Ghz bands
2. How do I change the channel on wifi if it's possible at all?
3. Can I connect to 68R on 5 Ghz band if it's being used for bridge?

Thanks in advance.

 

[RMerlin]

I have couple question for Repeater setup. I have R7000(stock fw) as primary router and trying to use RT-AC68R as repeater. I have a static IP assigned to 68R on the same subnet and the bridge is configured over 5Ghz band. I currently can connect to 68R over 2.4 Ghz wifi or cable fine.
Questions
1. Do I want/need to use the same SSIDs for both 2.4 and 5 Ghz bands
2. How do I change the channel on wifi if it's possible at all?
3. Can I connect to 68R on 5 Ghz band if it's being used for bridge?

Thanks in advance.

Post moved to its own thread, as this has nothing to do with the 378.54 release.

 

[lepa71]

I'm using 378.54_2 on 68R

@RMerlin
Can you answer any of those questions, please? Especially #2.

Thanks

 

[RMerlin]

I'm using 378.54_2 on 68R

@RMerlin
Can you answer any of those questions, please? Especially #2.

Thanks

I don't use Repeater mode, so I don't know off the top of my head. My guess is, it's hardcoded to reuse the same channel as the original router you are repeating.

 

[lepa71]

No. I'm talking about channel on 2.4 Ghz. There is no option to change the channel in Wireless section. The bridge is established on 5 Ghz band. I understand that 2 routers will have connect on the same frequency and channel to build the bridge.