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czarekkb
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Dec 20, 2021
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SSID configuration on RAX200

My router model is: Netgear Nighthawk AX12 RAX200. Its Smart Connect feature permits one single SSID to be assigned to all three radios: 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1, 5GHz-2. Instead of using this option, I would ...
  • czarekkb's avatar
    czarekkb
    Dec 21, 2021

    Thank you again for advising.

     

    Just to share one observation… When I changed the config to use a unique SSID for 5GHz-2 radio, the router traffic stats immediately started to show some traffic on 5GHz-2 radio – without any devices even connected to it yet. It seemed as if as soon as the 5GHz-2 radio started to use its own SSID, it became visibly “active” in router stats view.    

     

    Upon reflection, I will use the setup, where each radio has its own unique SSID. It will allow me to put computers on 5GHz-2 radio and do streaming on 5GHz-1 radio – thus separating “work” traffic (frequent backups over WiFi) from “play” traffic.

     

    Thank you so very much for all your time and sharing your expertise. MOST tremendously appreciated. Happy Holidays!  

czarekkb's avatar
czarekkb
Tutor
Dec 21, 2021

Thank you so much for advising – most tremendously appreciated. (Also, thank you for pointing out the correct community to post to.)

 

In such configuration (e.g., one single SSID for two 5GHz radios), will RAX200 perform any type of load balancing between the two 5GHz radios when connecting the devices to one radio or the other?

 

 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 21, 2021

There maybe some balancing, however again, it's up to devices to pick and choose what signal they connect too...I presume there router helps on some level. To how much, no idea. 

 

Something to test out. If you name the SSIDs differently then you can help force some devices to specific radios. 

  • czarekkb's avatar
    czarekkb
    Tutor
    Dec 21, 2021

    Thank you again for advising.

     

    Just to share one observation… When I changed the config to use a unique SSID for 5GHz-2 radio, the router traffic stats immediately started to show some traffic on 5GHz-2 radio – without any devices even connected to it yet. It seemed as if as soon as the 5GHz-2 radio started to use its own SSID, it became visibly “active” in router stats view.    

     

    Upon reflection, I will use the setup, where each radio has its own unique SSID. It will allow me to put computers on 5GHz-2 radio and do streaming on 5GHz-1 radio – thus separating “work” traffic (frequent backups over WiFi) from “play” traffic.

     

    Thank you so very much for all your time and sharing your expertise. MOST tremendously appreciated. Happy Holidays!