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Chrismallia

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Hi I just got ac87u and updated to last firmware 30043786117 and what is happening is that I am getting a better signal on the 5ghz band then on the 2.4 ghz example I get 70dbm on 2.4 and 60 to 65dbm on 5ghz, on the old firmware both bands had weak signal/ I checked the professional tab and all bands are 100 percent, any help please?
 
That doesnt make too much sense, 2.4ghz has always stronger signal.

Have you RESET your device?
 
I was refeering also to this part:

"on the old firmware both bands had weak signal"
 
Hi I just got ac87u and updated to last firmware 30043786117 and what is happening is that I am getting a better signal on the 5ghz band then on the 2.4 ghz example I get 70dbm on 2.4 and 60 to 65dbm on 5ghz, on the old firmware both bands had weak signal/ I checked the professional tab and all bands are 100 percent, any help please?

Make sure that you're on channel 6 on 2.4GHz. when testing signal strength...I noticed that channel 11 (for example) on the band edge is lower for me. I assume that channel 1 would also be lower, but haven't checked that one, just went back to channel 6 *smile*.
 
Make sure that you're on channel 6 on 2.4GHz. when testing signal strength...I noticed that channel 11 (for example) on the band edge is lower for me. I assume that channel 1 would also be lower, but haven't checked that one, just went back to channel 6 *smile*.
Yes was on channel 6, 1 and 11 are lower. I contacted Asus and they told me to choose channels 8 initially, followed by 1, 3, 6, 11 and 13. and enable Reducing USB 3.0 interference I did all that seams to be better but I still no big difference in sertin places I still get better 5ghz I think Asus lowerd alot transmit power on the 2ghz in europe
 
Try a different FW and compare it.
 

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