darkknight74
Regular Contributor
I have this settings only 40mhz channel 44 and tx power set to 90
I have this settings only 40mhz channel 44 and tx power set to 90
The best thing you can do is use the higher channels they have more power output then the lower ones. Not sure if theses channels are available outside the US so it may depend on what region your located in.
48 is the highest I can use, why that? Sweden
Yes as stated i wasn't sure were you were located. I use channel 161 at 80 MHZ with the power slid to 100%.
How can I enable channel 161 in sweden? I can't see 80 MHZ either!
The best thing you can do is use the higher channels they have more power output then the lower ones. Not sure if these channels are available outside the US so it may depend on what region your located in.
N66u/AC66u transmit at the higher power levels on the lower channels. (thanks Asus!)
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wire...s/32431-is-your-routers-transmit-power-juiced
And since it takes less power to transmit at a lower frequency, you're better off on the lower channels. The FCC raised the limit on the lower channels so they're all the same now in North America. Also, higher frequencies can't burn through objects as well, so if your client device sucks at transmitting to begin with, higher frequencies will only hurt it more.
I always take wireless theory with a grain of salt. Open up WiFi Analyzer on android, or inSSIDer on a PC, go to the location with the worst reception, and start going through the channels and measuring your signal strength.
For what it's worth, Sweden allows 36-48 @ 200mW internal antenna only, 52-64 may use external antenna, 100+ requires DFS/TPC (ie. aren't allowed.)
Yes as stated i wasn't sure were you were located. I use channel 161 at 80 MHZ with the power slid to 100%.
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