Apologies to @OzarkEdge for some dumb questions (I tried to read through post #277 for your install notes), but didn't quite want to read the additional 25 pages to see what happened/changed past that.
I've got the ASUS RT-AX86U. Latest ASUS Firmware. Pretty much default settings. I believe I changed the WPA stuff to WPA2/WPA3.
I have two separate SSID for 2.4 and 5 Ghz so I can pick/choose.
What I'm confused about to be honest, is the Control Channel settings and Frequencies. I tried reading through the post referenced but got confused.
Currently router is in the basement (not ideal but that's where all the networking stuff is at). Old house, lots of metal, concrete and the 1st floor is "insulated" with alfoil (basically aluminum foil stapled over the framing with a paper backer on it). So that nukes any WiFi/Cell from getting inside/outside.
That being said:
I HAD two ASUS RT-N66U as Wired AP backhauls (one on first and one on second floor) and seemed to be "ok".
I've since removed those and have a TP-Link Omada EAP615 (first floor) and will be adding a 610 (2nd floor) AP.
Same SSIDs, but I'm not sure how I *should* setup the control channels and bandwidth.
One set seems to indicate using:
2.4 Ghz - Control Channels 1, 6, 11, etc. (ie: ASUS Router is channel 1, EAP615 Channel 6, EAP610 Channel 11)?
and bandwidths in "groups" of 20Mhz (although I noticed that the ASUS router gives you basically two options: 20/40/etc OR you choose one specific - 20 OR 40 OR etc)
The TPLink EAP615 doesn't offer the 20/40/etc. You have to choose a specific bandwidths or let it use Auto. 2.4 Ghz lets you choose: Auto or 20 or 40
Same with 5 Ghz: Control Channels 36,40,44,etc. on the ASUS router (ie: ASUS set to 36, EAP set to 40)? Although the stupid Ring Pro 2 doorbell won't use 5 Ghz unless you have a channel above 100 (thanks Ring). And bandwidths 20/40/80/160 (or specific) for the ASUS router. TP Link EAP gives you: Auto or 20 or 40 or 80
Is there an iOS app I should use for signal mapping, etc. to figure out what I should use? I don't have to worry about neighbor congestion at this point (due to the fact that my house is a Faraday cage--haha).
I have a lot of "old" IoT things that will need/use the 2.4 Ghz unfortunately.
Thanks for any advice/etc.
I've got the ASUS RT-AX86U. Latest ASUS Firmware. Pretty much default settings. I believe I changed the WPA stuff to WPA2/WPA3.
I have two separate SSID for 2.4 and 5 Ghz so I can pick/choose.
What I'm confused about to be honest, is the Control Channel settings and Frequencies. I tried reading through the post referenced but got confused.
Currently router is in the basement (not ideal but that's where all the networking stuff is at). Old house, lots of metal, concrete and the 1st floor is "insulated" with alfoil (basically aluminum foil stapled over the framing with a paper backer on it). So that nukes any WiFi/Cell from getting inside/outside.
That being said:
I HAD two ASUS RT-N66U as Wired AP backhauls (one on first and one on second floor) and seemed to be "ok".
I've since removed those and have a TP-Link Omada EAP615 (first floor) and will be adding a 610 (2nd floor) AP.
Same SSIDs, but I'm not sure how I *should* setup the control channels and bandwidth.
One set seems to indicate using:
2.4 Ghz - Control Channels 1, 6, 11, etc. (ie: ASUS Router is channel 1, EAP615 Channel 6, EAP610 Channel 11)?
and bandwidths in "groups" of 20Mhz (although I noticed that the ASUS router gives you basically two options: 20/40/etc OR you choose one specific - 20 OR 40 OR etc)
The TPLink EAP615 doesn't offer the 20/40/etc. You have to choose a specific bandwidths or let it use Auto. 2.4 Ghz lets you choose: Auto or 20 or 40
Same with 5 Ghz: Control Channels 36,40,44,etc. on the ASUS router (ie: ASUS set to 36, EAP set to 40)? Although the stupid Ring Pro 2 doorbell won't use 5 Ghz unless you have a channel above 100 (thanks Ring). And bandwidths 20/40/80/160 (or specific) for the ASUS router. TP Link EAP gives you: Auto or 20 or 40 or 80
Is there an iOS app I should use for signal mapping, etc. to figure out what I should use? I don't have to worry about neighbor congestion at this point (due to the fact that my house is a Faraday cage--haha).
I have a lot of "old" IoT things that will need/use the 2.4 Ghz unfortunately.
Thanks for any advice/etc.