2xAimesh AX-11000 : Wifi / Beamforming / MU-MIMO / Fairness Optimization

[Sébastien GEOFFROY]

Hi Guys,

I just replaced my RT-AC86U Aimesh combo by RT-AX-11000 (1 main router + 1 aimesh node).
I want to be sure, for my own case, setup is as best as possible.
Thanks for your assistance, expertise, suggestions. Greatly appreciate !!

I'm located here in Europe. My main router is in the living room, Aimesh node is upstairs.
I have serval devices (30-40) connected to my wifi.



1st : WIFI setup (bandwidth /channels 2.4 Ghz, 5-1 Ghz, 5-2 Ghz (backhaul).

2.4 Ghz:
Current Channel : 6
Current Channel BandWidth : 20 MHz
Current Available Capacity : 75%

**more below**

 

[Sébastien GEOFFROY]

5-1 Ghz:
Current Channel : 56/80
Current Channel BandWidth : 80 MHz
Current Available Capacity : 103%

**more below**

 

[Sébastien GEOFFROY]

5-2 Ghz (Aimesh Backhaul):

Current Channel : 112/80
Current Channel BandWidth : 80 MHz
Current Available Capacity : 101%

**more below**

 

[Sébastien GEOFFROY]

2nd : WIFI setup "Professional":

2.4 Ghz:

5-1 Ghz:

5-2 Ghz (Aimesh Backhaul):

 

[Sébastien GEOFFROY]

Wifi clients n,ac,ax:

 

[Sébastien GEOFFROY]

Here below two links with some suggestions, are they reliable ?

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/rog-rapture-gt-ax11000-experiences-discussion.50396/page-16
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/o...-supported-products.44375/page-14#post-381537

 

[OzarkEdge]

Here below two links with some suggestions, are they reliable ?

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/rog-rapture-gt-ax11000-experiences-discussion.50396/page-16
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/o...-supported-products.44375/page-14#post-381537

The first link is to page 16 of a 25 page discussion. There could be reliable suggestions on that page.

The second link documents my AiMesh in less than 10,000 characters and is very reliable for me.

OE

 

[disjt]

Is your node connected wirelessly to your router? On 5G-2, channels 149-161 might have a higher transmit power and might improve the RSSI on the backhaul link between your router and node.

Never mind, just checked and the max transmit power is better on 100-140 in Europe according to this link.

 

[Sébastien GEOFFROY]

Ok will try this.
Regarding OFDMA, which on is the best ? Thx

 

[OzarkEdge]

Ok will try this.
Regarding OFDMA, which on is the best ? Thx

View attachment 38808

I leave the default settings unless I research and decide to change and test a setting... one at a time. Given my residential network usage, I tend to not be too concerned with non-default settings intended to aid much busier networks than mine.

OE

 

[Sébastien GEOFFROY]

Here below result after the setting is done.
Regarding Aimesh Backhaul (5-2 Ghz band) is it acceptable ?

RSSI : -60 to -63 dBm
noise: -88 dBm Channel: 112/160

Is it possible to improve performances without physically moving Aimesh node ?
Thx

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SSID: "DreamHouse24"
noise: -94 dBm Channel: 6
BSSID: FC:34:973:7E0 Capability: ESS ShortSlot RRM
Supported Rates: [ 1(b) 2(b) 5.5(b) 6 9 11(b) 12 18 24 36 48 54 ]
HE Capable:
Chanspec: 2.4GHz channel 6 20MHz (0x1006)
Primary channel: 6
HT Capabilities: 40Mhz SGI20 SGI40
Supported HT MCS : 0-31
Supported VHT MCS:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
Supported HE MCS:
80 Mhz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11

Interference Level: Acceptable
Mode : AP Only

Stations List
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idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC MUBF NSS BW Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time
50:2C:C6:07:97:0E Yes Yes -50dBm n No Yes Yes No 1 20M 72.2M 72.2M 00:38:06
FC:34:974:C6:A1 Yes Yes -46dBm ax No Yes Yes Yes 4 20M 430.1M 292.5M 00:55:05
72:C5:6C:99:E3:7C Yes Yes -53dBm n Yes Yes No No 2 20M 130M 24M 00:56:48
AC:5F:3E:9F:9E:A0 Yes Yes -50dBm ac Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 20M 96.1M 57.8M 00:59:11
00:08:22:393:4E Yes Yes -46dBm n Yes Yes Yes No 1 20M 57.8M 1M 00:59:16
F4:91:1E:74:C9:4A Yes Yes -59dBm n No Yes Yes No 1 20M 52M 58.5M 01:03:31
F0:5C:77:2E:A5:A2 Yes Yes -43dBm n No Yes No No 1 20M 58.5M 72.2M 01:03:56
00:0C:00:08:A6:BC Yes Yes -52dBm n No Yes No No 1 20M 72.2M 65M 01:03:59

SSID: "DreamHouse50"
noise: -87 dBm Channel: 52/160
BSSID: FC:34:973:7E4 Capability: ESS RRM
Supported Rates: [ 6(b) 9 12 18 24(b) 36 48 54 ]
HE Capable:
Chanspec: 5GHz channel 50 160MHz (0xec32)
Primary channel: 52
HT Capabilities: 40Mhz SGI20 SGI40
Supported HT MCS : 0-31
Supported VHT MCS:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
Supported HE MCS:
80 Mhz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
160 Mhz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11

Interference Level: Acceptable
Mode : AP Only

DFS status: state In-Service Monitoring(ISM) time elapsed 3781800ms radar channel cleared by DFS channel 52/160 (0xEC32)

Channel Information
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Channel 36 A Band
Channel 40 A Band
Channel 44 A Band
Channel 48 A Band
Channel 52 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 56 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 60 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 64 A Band, RADAR Sensitive

Stations List
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idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC MUBF NSS BW Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time
6E:18:A1:52:A5:0E Yes Yes -55dBm ax No Yes Yes Yes 2 80M 1020.8M 6M 00:03:09
00:04:4B:B9:76:A7 Yes Yes -70dBm ac Yes Yes No No 2 80M 526.5M 24M 00:33:20
28:33:34:21:50:34 Yes Yes -63dBm ac Yes Yes Yes No 2 160M 1404M 6M 00:44:30
2C:FD:A1:CD:F8:53 Yes Yes -46dBm ac No Yes Yes Yes 4 80M 1316.2M 1316.2M 01:02:19

SSID: "DreamHouse51"
noise: -88 dBm Channel: 112/160
BSSID: FC:34:973:7E8 Capability: ESS RRM
Supported Rates: [ 6(b) 9 12(b) 18 24(b) 36 48 54 ]
HE Capable:
Chanspec: 5GHz channel 114 160MHz (0xeb72)
Primary channel: 112
HT Capabilities: 40Mhz SGI20 SGI40
Supported HT MCS : 0-31
Supported VHT MCS:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
Supported HE MCS:
80 Mhz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
160 Mhz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11

Interference Level: Acceptable
Mode : AP Only

DFS status: state In-Service Monitoring(ISM) time elapsed 3244650ms radar channel cleared by DFS channel 112/160 (0xEB72)

Channel Information
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Channel 100 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 104 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 108 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 112 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 116 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 120 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 124 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 128 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 132 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 136 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 140 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive

Stations List
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idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC MUBF NSS BW Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time
FC:34:974:C6:A8 Yes Yes -63dBm ax No Yes Yes Yes 4 160M 2161.8M 1945.6M 00:53:52

 

[Sébastien GEOFFROY]

Why it is not possible to use channels 100-140 for 5-1 band ?

It's ok for 5-2 band:

So according to https://metis.fi/en/2018/02/5ghz-channels/ 5-1 band is limited to 200mW Vs 1W for 5-2 band
5-1 band: "home" 5 Ghz wifi
5-2 band : wireless backhaul (Aimesh)

 

[disjt]

5G1

Why it is not possible to use channels 100-140 for 5-1 band ?

It's by design: 5G1 takes 36-64 and 5G2 takes 100+

 

[Sébastien GEOFFROY]

ok thanks