RT-AC68P Questions

[mossy9]

I installed a RT-AC68P (Best Buy Model) recently.

During setup a new Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.376_3626 was installed. The wireless range of this device is disappointing, especially on 5 ghz. 2.

I retrieved this information from the firmware:

admin@RT-AC68P:/tmp/home/root# wl txpwr_target_maxMaximum Tx Power Target (chanspec:0x1001): 18.00 18.00 18.00

admin@RT-AC68P:/tmp/home/root# wl country
US (Q2/40) UNITED STATES

admin@RT-AC68P:/tmp/home/root# nvram get wl_TxPower
This command doesn't provide a result

admin@RT-AC68P:/tmp/home/root# nvram get wl_txpower
100

Is this maximum power this router will produce in the US?

The 18 dbm translates to 63 mw? The antennas are 5 db gain so in theory the ERP is greater than 63 mw, but my older router has better 2.4 ghz range.

I saw numerous excellent recommendations for the AC68U router and am wondering if mine is performing to spec or do I have a problem?

Thanks for any ideas.

 

[Nullity]

What distance, obstacles (walls, floors, closets full of metal), connection rate, and actual throughput are you getting?

Try some of the higher-numbered channels. Or simply try channels different from your current one.