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chrisc13
Apr 27, 2023Guide
RAXE300 5GHz Keeps dropping on broadcast and slow
RAXE300 - Firmware Version 1.0.8.64 5g keeps dropping out (2.4g is always okay. ) I tried different channels but still the same problem. Upgraded firmware twice, went back 1 version of firmwa...
- Apr 27, 2023
set your speeds at "up to 2400mbps".
When its set for "up to 4800mbps" it has to be 160hz wide and that uses the dfs channels.
If something is broadcasting on those channels, they have to switch off them and that can cause drops when it does so.
If you're in an area with DFS, I'd avoid those channels for stability.
chrisc13
Apr 27, 2023Guide
sorry about that ,( working and trying to reply at the same time )
Channel 44 -
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plemans
Apr 27, 2023Guru - Experienced User
set your speeds at "up to 2400mbps".
When its set for "up to 4800mbps" it has to be 160hz wide and that uses the dfs channels.
If something is broadcasting on those channels, they have to switch off them and that can cause drops when it does so.
If you're in an area with DFS, I'd avoid those channels for stability.
- chrisc13Apr 27, 2023Guide
oh many thanks for the info , thats great to know ill give it try . thankyou
- chrisc13May 13, 2023Guide
My connection has been stable since this so looks to have fixed my issues , many thanks for the support
- plemansMay 13, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got it stable. Must have some dfs channels broadcasting in your area.