RT-AX92U: Repeater mode on 5Ghz-2/ax network

[nihylo]

Hello,

What can be done to force this router to use 802.11ax/5Ghz-2 instead of 802.11ac/5Ghz-1 when Repeater mode is enabled ? I can't see any relevant settings in the UI (stock and AsusWRT firmwares).

Thanks.

 

[ebolamonkey]

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