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GracieAllen's avatar
GracieAllen
Guide
Feb 08, 2020

Which Band to use, and range to set

I'm SURE these simple questions have been answered in here, but my search didn't turn anything up...   Just bought an M1 for use when traveling.  Got it working, have been testing with laptop and s...
JohnPeng's avatar
JohnPeng
NETGEAR Expert
Feb 11, 2020

Sorry for replying late.

 

For normal usage, you can use the default settings of the device.

 

For WiFi range, it is related to the WiFi signal transmission power. Setting as Short will reserve the battery power, but you have to use the device closer to your laptops. Setting Long will be the opposite. You can set based on your own preference.

 

As for WiFi 2.4GHz and 5GHz, they are common for all WiFi routers. You can search online to find the related information.

 

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

 

Thanks

GracieAllen's avatar
GracieAllen
Guide
Feb 12, 2020

Thanks for the reply.  I'll try things at the defaults and see if it works in the RV.

 

I've got a Mimo antenna and two different outside antennas I can mount on an extendable pole.  Hopefully ONE of them will get me a signal most places.