RAXE500 - 2.4 Ghz and 6 Ghz RSSI fluctuations standing next to the router

[coolwifi]

The 2.4 Ghz and 6 Ghz wifi RSSI seem to fluctuate a bit, with 6 Ghz fluctuating more sometimes up to +/- 10 dbm even standing next to the router. Looks like both the 2.4 and 6 Ghz band antennae are in the right wing of the router. Changing the channels didn't help Is the router defective? Got this router in a deal for 271 bucks and thinking of returning it.

Also the latest firmware causes inconsistent latency spikes in both wired and wireless connections to the router. I had to downgrade the firmware to prevent this latency issue. Is it wiser to get the RS series instead?

[plemans · Accepted solution]

Its normal. someone has already written an article on it so I'll link to the article versus re-writing it. 

https://www.beaconzone.co.uk/blog/why-is-there-variation-of-rssi/

[plemans · Accepted solution]

Its normal. someone has already written an article on it so I'll link to the article versus re-writing it. 

https://www.beaconzone.co.uk/blog/why-is-there-variation-of-rssi/

[coolwifi]

I looked at the same article before. the 5 Ghz RSSI doesn't vary much, may be +/- 2 dbm next to the router. The large fluctuation only happens in the 2.4 and 6 Ghz band RSSI. Is there anything defective with the right wing antennae of the router?

[coolwifi]

@plemans Do you think that 5-10 dbm variation in RSSI standing next to the router is normal in the 6 Ghz band? The 6 Ghz band is barely useable in this router unless you are in line of sight of the router within 10-15 ft.

[plemans]

If you feel its an issue with the device, feel free to open a support case with netgear if its in warranty. If its new, sometimes its faster to exchange it where you bought it

[coolwifi]

Thank you, will see if I can return for an exchange or get the RS series instead.