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dakrath
Jun 18, 2019Tutor
EX6150v2 no longer sees 5GHz network
My EX6150v2 (firmware V1.0.1.76 )is suddenly no longer seeing my 5GHz network that I want to extend. 2.4GHz is working fine. My unit had been working fine since September 2018 without issue. I hav...
- Jun 20, 2019
channel 132 is a dfs channel. I don't believe the ex6150v2 is compatible with dfs channels. If you can get your neighbor to change it back to the higher channels, it should work fine again. Shoot for channels 149-165.
dakrath
Jun 19, 2019Tutor
5GHz from router I believe is on channel 132. There were some issues recently and the ISP came out and may have messed with it. Unfortunately, I do not have access to the router as it belongs to upstairs neighbors. That being said, I do not know how far the router is. I am able to jump on the main routers 5GHz network without any issue from my phone or desktop machine. I only wanted the extended network so I could have my own SSID.
plemans
Jun 20, 2019Guru - Experienced User
channel 132 is a dfs channel. I don't believe the ex6150v2 is compatible with dfs channels. If you can get your neighbor to change it back to the higher channels, it should work fine again. Shoot for channels 149-165.
- dakrathJun 24, 2019TutorYep I think you’re right. I ended up getting an EX6250 and I am now able to see the DFS channel with that unit (after a firmware update). Although now I have a different issue for which I will open another thread. Thanks!
- plemansJun 24, 2019Guru - Experienced User
You can mark the answer as correct then so others know what the solution is to that particular problem. Makes it eaiser for them in the future.