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Channel Interference 1+5 etc...
Hi All, Wondering if someone can clarify how the dual channel feature works with Netgear Access points, I am currently controlling my AP's through a Wireless Prosafe controller. Now ive noticed t...
Hi dmoh009,
You're welcome! Now for the "load balancing wireless" thing, when you're doing the mode where it splits the channel so it can send data faster, it is simultaneously listening and transmitting on both channels. There are APs that are 2x2 which has 2 antennas to do multi-channel to send and recieve, 3x3 - 3 channels and 4x4 - 4 channels. The client needs to also be 2x2 so it can send and recieve data on both channels. I believe what you are seeing on the analyzer is the client is locked to channel 1 but is also trying to use channel 5, probably a 2x2 client. I can't really explain much further on how these things happens since there are a lot of factors to be considered. Below are some links for examples on how the channels overlap:
Thanks,
Hello dmoh009,
Welcome to the community!
Dual band APs two separate WiFI networks simutaneously using both 2.4 and 5 GHZ frequency bands. It doubles the available bandwidth and allows for a more reliable dedicated WiFi for devices that uses 5GHz. The two channels does not interfere with each other since they are running on different frequencies (2.4 and 5GHz). Click on the following links below for tips and troubleshooting if you are having some issues:
Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
I hope that the information I have provided can help you, if you have more questions we'll be happy to help.
Thanks,
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