AiMesh: 2nd 5Ghz to dual-band node. What happens?

[snovvman]

Setup:
AiMesh, AC5300 main, two AC88U nodes. Each band (2.4 Ghz, 1st 5 Ghz, 2nd 5 Ghz) has a unique SSID.
Roaming assist on for 2.4 and 1st 5 Ghz.
I am using Ethernet backhaul. With 384.16, I am able to connect to the 2nd 5 Ghz.

Question:
When a device is connected to the 2nd 5Ghz band on the 5300, what happens when I cross into a strong signal area serviced by one of the AC88U nodes?

Scenario 1: What happens if my device/client has both 1st and 2nd 5 Ghz configured? Will it jump over to the 1st 5 Ghz?

Scenario 2: What happens if my device only has the 2nd 5 Ghz configured? Will it just stick with the 5300 even when the signal gets weak?

Also: What if I turn on roaming assist on the 2nd 5 Ghz? I have no other tri-band nodes.

Thanks.

 

[tkeung mo]

they need to enable back the smart connect for tri-band option. I don't want to have 2 different wifi network in my house

 

[Grisu]

2nd-5GHz band is reserved for Wifi-backhaul in Aimesh-mode even if you use LAN-backhaul, regularly not used by any clients.

 

[snovvman]

2nd-5GHz band is reserved for Wifi-backhaul in Aimesh-mode even if you use LAN-backhaul, regularly not used by any clients.

Please see this thread, post 5-11. This is what got me wondering about the 2nd 5 Ghz. https://www.snbforums.com/threads/2nd-5ghz-and-aimesh.62619/#post-572585

Thanks.