How to add more 5ghz channels

[TonyH]

Strictly speaking, using non assigned channel for your region is breaking the law. Here is extreme example, it really happened. Using illegal channel(frequency) on radio
could interfere with other services like ambulance radio, etc. For me braking law is just that regardless of magnitude.

 

[Chrysalis]

Then set it to GB rather than some random undocumented value.

My message was targeting those messing with this because they wanted to gain access to channel or output levels not normally allowed in their region. Like people trying to use channel 13 in the US.

as I just said it is broken.

The world is bigger than america.

 

[armand]

No problem.
For RT-N66U (all possible channels):

nvram set pci/1/1/ccode=#a
nvram set pci/1/1/regrev=0
nvram set pci/2/1/ccode=#a
nvram set pci/2/1/regrev=0
nvram set regulation_domain=#a
nvram set regulation_domain_5G=#a
nvram set wl0_country=#a
nvram set wl0_country_code=#a
nvram set wl0_country_rev=0
nvram set wl0_reg_mode=off
nvram set wl1_country=#a
nvram set wl1_country_code=#a
nvram set wl1_country_rev=0
nvram set wl1_reg_mode=off
nvram commit
reboot

It will make possible:
Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 2,4GHz, power up to 200mW.
Channels 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 at 5GHz, power up to 200mW.

I tried this on my AC-66U but I lost 5GHz, how do I undo this for 5GHz (my country is NL)? Or better yet get 5GHz back unlocked

 

[GoNz0]

I tried this on my AC-66U but I lost 5GHz, how do I undo this for 5GHz (my country is NL)? Or better yet get 5GHz back unlocked

restore the settings u saved, if not use EU and country rev 13 i think for 5ghz

 

[GoNz0]

I tried this on my AC-66U but I lost 5GHz, how do I undo this for 5GHz (my country is NL)? Or better yet get 5GHz back unlocked

restore the settings u saved, if not use EU and country rev 13 i think for 5ghz

 

[avi68]

Hello everyone!

I have a problem with my ipad air, in that it cannot get signal in one area of my house (upstairs far left bedroom), it does get signal but then it disconnects. The router (rt-n66u) is downstairs. All other rooms reach fine, however the range is not good. I have my ipad air connected to the 5ghz band.

I heard that getting the extra channels gives you more power. So I ran a set of nvram commands via ssh to change my region settings from EU to GB (I live in the UK) however as many have said on here, it locks up the 5ghz and doesn't broadcast a signal. So I then changed everything back to EU and all was well again.

I also read somewhere (it might have been on this thread) that changing the region to Iceland "IS" might help. I tried that yesterday and the 5ghz was working however I then started changing channels (to higher ones) the ipad air still couldn't hold the connection long enough. I also found that the higher the channel, the worse the signal.

I also have another ipad 3rd gen and that's a bit better, in that it doesn't disconnect in that same area (same band too 5ghz).

At the moment my 5ghz settings are auto, 40mhz, channel 48, wpa2 AES.
The only thing I have changed (but hasn't helped much) is increased the 5ghz radio power to 100mw.

Now is there anyone who has an idea on how to increase the range on the 5ghz?
Also when I choose higher channels, do I need to change the mw power?

Sorry for the long post.

Thankyou for your time!

 

[RMerlin]

The 5 GHz band isn't meant for extended range/going through lot of obstacles.

Trying to cover two floors with 5 GHz will always be a problem - you should use the 2.4 GHz band for that.

 

[avi68]

The 5 GHz band isn't meant for extended range/going through lot of obstacles.

Trying to cover two floors with 5 GHz will always be a problem - you should use the 2.4 GHz band for that.

Thanks for the reply Merlin. I understand where your coming from. However if your using the ipad on the same floor as the router (ground floor) it works pretty good. Also the other bedrooms in the house get really good signal, its just my one.

Regarding the ipad air, is there a way to set the 5ghz as the main AP and for it to jump to the 2.4ghz when there is not enough 5ghz signal? AND THEN for it to jump back to the 5ghz when there's enough signal?

 

[RMerlin]

Thanks for the reply Merlin. I understand where your coming from. However if your using the ipad on the same floor as the router (ground floor) it works pretty good. Also the other bedrooms in the house get really good signal, its just my one.

Regarding the ipad air, is there a way to set the 5ghz as the main AP and for it to jump to the 2.4ghz when there is not enough 5ghz signal? AND THEN for it to jump back to the 5ghz when there's enough signal?

No idea, I don't use any Apple product. I'd be surprised if Apple exposed such a low-level, highly technical setting into their OS tho.

 

[avi68]

No idea, I don't use any Apple product. I'd be surprised if Apple exposed such a low-level, highly technical setting into their OS tho.

Yeah I think your right, doubt there's anything like that on IOS. I only have two apple products, the rest are all android Thanks for your help anyway merlin! Much appreciated!

 

[cofetym]

If you live in a multilevel home, it's hard to find one router to meet that need. Think about adding another router to the mix.
I know throughput will be affected but sometimes you need to compromise. Think about adding Powerline to the mix also, they work in most environments.

Good luck.

 

[avi68]

If you live in a multilevel home, it's hard to find one router to meet that need. Think about adding another router to the mix.
I know throughput will be affected but sometimes you need to compromise. Think about adding Powerline to the mix also, they work in most environments.

Good luck.

Yeah that's a good idea. The only problem is then I would need to run a cable from the router to the other router. Or from the switcher to another router in the attic. Something I'll have to think about.

Thanks for your help mate

 

[F5ing]

The only problem is then I would need to run a cable from the router to the other router. Or from the switcher to another router in the attic.

I think cofetym mentioned the possible use of powerline so that you could avoid another cable run.

 

[cofetym]

I certainly did.

 

[avi68]

I think cofetym mentioned the possible use of powerline so that you could avoid another cable run.

Ah, I wasn't aware that powerline's didn't need a cable. Thanks for pointing that out