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sammybk
Aspirant
Mar 15, 2023

No 5ghz SSID when setting 160mhz channel - RAX50v2

Just opened the box and setup RAX50v2  with Firmware Version V1.1.3.18_2.1.14.     On setup no 5Ghz wifi was showing up.  I changed the channel size down to 80mhz and it works like a charm.  Back t...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 15, 2023

Try changing the channel to the lower 5ghz channels when you have it set to 160hz. See if that helps. 

Are you using smart connect. 

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sammybk
Aspirant
Mar 15, 2023

Not using smart connect.

 

I moved it all the way down to channel 36, no change in behavior.

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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 15, 2023

    Did you check if its set to the proper region?

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      sammybk
      Aspirant
      Mar 15, 2023

      Yes, set to United States.

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        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Mar 15, 2023

        You might have radar in the area thats causing it. Wouldn't be the first time that someone had unknown radar/weather radar in the area