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tz10uk
Nov 03, 2018Aspirant
Nighthawk X10 Create a mesh with the same SSID with 2 EX8000
Hi
I have a R9000 (5D82855V003DB) router running off a Virgin Media router set as a modem, this router has a SSID as wifi is a real issue in my house and power lines dont work, I purchase 2 EX...
- Nov 08, 2018
tz10uk wrote:
do you recomend a channel for the 2 GHz I have multiple other routers so clashing
There are some apps out there that can look for interference, and help you select a reasonable channel.
But you could just set it to use the channel it's selected now.
You might also try setting the 5 Ghz channel to the highest channel number on the list, and see if that is more stable.
StephenB
Nov 04, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Is it stable with only one EX8000?
- tz10ukNov 08, 2018Aspirant
Hi thanks for your reply
No it drops out just very odd
T
- StephenBNov 08, 2018Guru - Experienced User
What firmware is running in the EX8000s?
Are the R9000 radios set to "auto"? If so, perhaps try setting them to fixed channels.
- tz10ukNov 08, 2018Aspirant
Hi
Thanks for your reply the software is the latest as it did an update when I set it up (but ill login and see what it is) 2Ghz is set to auto but the 5Ghz is set to 44
do you recomend a channel for the 2 GHz I have multiple other routers so clashing can be an issue to
Thanks
T