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phaney0530
May 03, 2024Guide
CAX80 / EAX80 Mesh Operation
Hi! I have a CAX80 / EAX80 that I am trying to configure for mesh operation, however, I am not having much luck and am getting to a point of major frustration and was hoping someone might be able to...
phaney0530
May 03, 2024Guide
Thanks for the response!
1. I don't know what the firmware builds are per se, but I have updated to the latest for both within the past week.
2. The device that I am using to gather metrics on is an iPhone 15. When connected to the EAX80 and standing right next to the EAX80, 1) download speeds have dropped from 450 MBPS to 120 MPBS at 5 GHz and 2) I can't "see" my printer anymore.
I will try your suggestions - thanks!
plemans
May 03, 2024Guru - Experienced User
phaney0530 wrote:
Thanks for the response!
1. I don't know what the firmware builds are per se, but I have updated to the latest for both within the past week.---Try logging into both devices and looking at what versions you're on. the automated process doesn't always update to the latest.
2. The device that I am using to gather metrics on is an iPhone 15. When connected to the EAX80 and standing right next to the EAX80, 1) download speeds have dropped from 450 MBPS to 120 MPBS at 5 GHz----could be the dfs or it might have auto switched to the 2.4ghz. Its a mesh extender meaning it combines the 2.4ghz and 5ghz channel. the only way to tell is either disable that feature, log into the phone and check, or log into the extender and check what band its on. Not sure how to look on an Iphone. and 2) I can't "see" my printer anymore.----when you setup the printer, go into the router and "reserve" its ip address for the printer. It its changing bands or from router to extender, it'll get a different ip address. And then the phone won't see it unless its reinstalled on the phone.
I will try your suggestions - thanks!
- phaney0530May 03, 2024Guide
Okay, I will see what I can do (not very good at this stuff). Thank you!
- plemansMay 03, 2024Guru - Experienced User
phaney0530 wrote:
Okay, I will see what I can do (not very good at this stuff). Thank you!
No worries. If everyone was good at it, there wouldn't be a need for a forum.