Hi Guys
I've been trawling the net trying to find the answer to this question but not having any luck. Hoping you clever bods might be able to help. I was also wondering if it's time to upgrade my network a bit, so kinda two questions in one here.
I have two Asus RT-n65u routers, one acting as the master and the other in AP mode, with Cat 5e cable between. Until about 2 weeks ago everything has been fine, other than the 5ghz network not really having the range for my house. However, it suddenly seems I can't get internet on the 2.4ghz. Internet is fine on both 5Ghz and wired, just not 2.4Ghz. Any ideas what might be causing this and how to fix? I can't think that I've added any new devices for a couple of months now. I've tried a factory reset of the mothership but nada.
Then separately, I've been wondering if it's time to upgrade the routers as they are getting a bit old. Thinking that a new router might possibly just fix the 2.4Ghz internet issue.
For a bit of background, my wireless devices are mostly capable of supporting AC although we possibly have a couple of devices that will only work on 2.4Ghz. Internet speed is around 25Mbs download (fibre), which appears limited by the distance to the cabinet, although Vodafone are saying they will guarantee 55Mbs having keyed in my address and postcode... Network is mostly used for internet browsing and 4K video streaming to one of the TVs (wired). There's also 1080p streaming to another wireless TV but rarely at the same time. House is reasonably large and garden is about 50m long, with an outbuilding at the end which has a TV and Amazon Echo in it (not yet connected). There's really not much gaming going on, although possibly will be in a few years time when the boys are a bit older - I have a Gamestream compatible setup.
Ultimately I'm looking to have the entire property covered by a stable WIFI connection and, where possible, increase speeds so I can add in a NAS with media, photos etc and be able to stream those to devices.
The good news is that I can run Cat 5e down to the outbuilding - it's apparently 'outdoor' stuff; shielded and full copper, plus I can pop it into some conduit.
I'm thinking I'll upgrade the "master" router and use the two N65u's as access points - one in the outbuilding and one in the house (possibly even in the loft, as I can get some cable up there too).
Firstly, I'm guessing AC is the answer, unless there's a reason to go AX now?
Main question is whether it's worth getting one of these super-duper routers like an AC3200 or would two AC1900 be a better bet - one in the house, one in the outbuilding and an N65u in the loft and another somewhere else in the house? AC3200 strikes me as most relevant for really high-demand usage so would be a waste of money.
A jumble of thoughts and questions, which is probably a good reflection of what's in my head right now. So anything anyone can do to clear the fog would be very much appreciated.
I've been trawling the net trying to find the answer to this question but not having any luck. Hoping you clever bods might be able to help. I was also wondering if it's time to upgrade my network a bit, so kinda two questions in one here.
I have two Asus RT-n65u routers, one acting as the master and the other in AP mode, with Cat 5e cable between. Until about 2 weeks ago everything has been fine, other than the 5ghz network not really having the range for my house. However, it suddenly seems I can't get internet on the 2.4ghz. Internet is fine on both 5Ghz and wired, just not 2.4Ghz. Any ideas what might be causing this and how to fix? I can't think that I've added any new devices for a couple of months now. I've tried a factory reset of the mothership but nada.
Then separately, I've been wondering if it's time to upgrade the routers as they are getting a bit old. Thinking that a new router might possibly just fix the 2.4Ghz internet issue.
For a bit of background, my wireless devices are mostly capable of supporting AC although we possibly have a couple of devices that will only work on 2.4Ghz. Internet speed is around 25Mbs download (fibre), which appears limited by the distance to the cabinet, although Vodafone are saying they will guarantee 55Mbs having keyed in my address and postcode... Network is mostly used for internet browsing and 4K video streaming to one of the TVs (wired). There's also 1080p streaming to another wireless TV but rarely at the same time. House is reasonably large and garden is about 50m long, with an outbuilding at the end which has a TV and Amazon Echo in it (not yet connected). There's really not much gaming going on, although possibly will be in a few years time when the boys are a bit older - I have a Gamestream compatible setup.
Ultimately I'm looking to have the entire property covered by a stable WIFI connection and, where possible, increase speeds so I can add in a NAS with media, photos etc and be able to stream those to devices.
The good news is that I can run Cat 5e down to the outbuilding - it's apparently 'outdoor' stuff; shielded and full copper, plus I can pop it into some conduit.
I'm thinking I'll upgrade the "master" router and use the two N65u's as access points - one in the outbuilding and one in the house (possibly even in the loft, as I can get some cable up there too).
Firstly, I'm guessing AC is the answer, unless there's a reason to go AX now?
Main question is whether it's worth getting one of these super-duper routers like an AC3200 or would two AC1900 be a better bet - one in the house, one in the outbuilding and an N65u in the loft and another somewhere else in the house? AC3200 strikes me as most relevant for really high-demand usage so would be a waste of money.
A jumble of thoughts and questions, which is probably a good reflection of what's in my head right now. So anything anyone can do to clear the fog would be very much appreciated.