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Dugby
Jul 17, 2025Aspirant
160MHz setting for AX in RAX120v2
Hello, seeking advice - please. I have a newly acquired RAX120v2 with 1.2.10.56 firmware and chose not to use "Smart Connect WiFi" and therefore have configured separate SSIDs for 2.4 / 5 GHz . ...
- Jul 17, 2025
The "up to 4800mbps" is what sets the channel width.
4800mbps=160hz
2400mbps=80hz
With that model because its a 4x4 device.
Keep in mind, if you're in an area with radar, dfs can cause drops occasionally (160hz requires dfs channels)
plemans
Jul 17, 2025Guru - Experienced User
The "up to 4800mbps" is what sets the channel width.
4800mbps=160hz
2400mbps=80hz
With that model because its a 4x4 device.
Keep in mind, if you're in an area with radar, dfs can cause drops occasionally (160hz requires dfs channels)