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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...
20-30m going from internal to a home to an external building might stretch the distance. Its not that far but the problem tends to be the exterior walls of homes/buildings. Plus outbuildings tend to be made form things like tin/metal. They block wifi really well.
I'd test your signal from inside the shed. Easiest way to get a real test
Hardwire a pc/laptop into the extender. Then turn on fastlane and test the speeds in each mode to see which works the best/most capable for your setup. If the shed is just being used for some smart devices, then your idea might be fine. If you're needing more bandwidth for things like streaming/gaming/work from home in the shed, it might need a different setup to get a good signal to the shed.
The cladding on both buildings is timber. The EX7000 has been used successfully in the past (setup by someone else) for the same purpose with a Netcom router - I just don't know how well it worked and I'm aiming to make it better. All the devices that will connect to either network are smart devices, laptops, etc. The shed may on occasion host someone working from home (laptop).
Good idea re: hardwiring my laptop to test speeds, I'll do that - will take the guess work out of it.