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Router to EX7000 using just 2.4 - or just 5?
Hi, just wanting to get some thoughts before I start with this tomorrow. Router is in house, EX7000 is in shed approx 20-30m away. I think by default the EX7000 uses both 2.4 and 5 bands simultan...
Sounds fine if the router allows the 2.4G and 5G to have different SSID. (Orbi routers do not.)
It might be a good idea to confirm that the router 5G signal will be strong enough at a distance of 20-30m.
Would want to configure the 2.4G channels to be different on the router and EX7000.
It might be a good idea to confirm that the router 5G signal will be strong enough at a distance of 20-30m.
nzben007: Check the signal strength of 2.4 GHz first. 2.4 GHz has a longer range than 5 GHz, so if 2.4 GHz doesn't give a good connection then 5 GHz won't either. You can test this on your phone using the free Ookla (speedtest) app. Disable mobile data during the tests, just to make sure you are checking the wifi connections.
If 2.4 GHz does reach, then test 5 GHz using a (newer) phone/tablet or a laptop that supports both bands.
If 2.4 GHz doesn't reach, then you'll need a different approach. Powerline networking is one possibility.