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coolwifi
Feb 17, 2025Luminary
RAXE500 - 2.4 Ghz and 6 Ghz RSSI fluctuations standing next to the router
The 2.4 Ghz and 6 Ghz wifi RSSI seem to fluctuate a bit, with 6 Ghz fluctuating more sometimes up to +/- 10 dbm even standing next to the router. Looks like both the 2.4 and 6 Ghz band antennae are i...
- Feb 17, 2025
Its normal. someone has already written an article on it so I'll link to the article versus re-writing it.
https://www.beaconzone.co.uk/blog/why-is-there-variation-of-rssi/
coolwifi
Feb 18, 2025Luminary
plemans Do you think that 5-10 dbm variation in RSSI standing next to the router is normal in the 6 Ghz band? The 6 Ghz band is barely useable in this router unless you are in line of sight of the router within 10-15 ft.
plemans
Feb 18, 2025Guru - Experienced User
If you feel its an issue with the device, feel free to open a support case with netgear if its in warranty. If its new, sometimes its faster to exchange it where you bought it
- coolwifiFeb 18, 2025Luminary
Thank you, will see if I can return for an exchange or get the RS series instead.