RT-AC88U 5G range Less Than 2G

[Biggupp]

firmware = 3.0.0.4.380_3941-g27d8adf

In one area of my home, 2G on an IPhone 6S gets a better signal than does 5G. I just reset the router and reconfigured it, but no difference. Moving the router isn't really an option. Why would one be stronger than the other and how can I improve the signal?

 

[Csection]

firmware = 3.0.0.4.380_3941-g27d8adf

In one area of my home, 2G on an IPhone 6S gets a better signal than does 5G. I just reset the router and reconfigured it, but no difference. Moving the router isn't really an option. Why would one be stronger than the other and how can I improve the signal?

You could try turning the router orientation just slightly maybe 5 degrees at a time. That worked for me!

 

[Pierino]

The 2.4 ghz will always have a longer range than 5ghz. It's physics.

 

[Csection]

The 2.4 ghz will always have a longer range than 5thz. It's physics.

I'm sorry I made the dumb reply! I thought he was trying to increase his 5ghz reception.

 

[Biggupp]

Thanks. Wasn't aware that 2.4 ranges farther.

 

[bodean]

Wasn't aware that 2.4 ranges farther.

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29396/~/what-is-the-difference-between-2.4-ghz-and-5ghz?

 

[TonyH]

firmware = 3.0.0.4.380_3941-g27d8adf

In one area of my home, 2G on an IPhone 6S gets a better signal than does 5G. I just reset the router and reconfigured it, but no difference. Moving the router isn't really an option. Why would one be stronger than the other and how can I improve the signal?

That is the nature of RF signals.

 

[dlandiss]

how can I improve the signal?

All of the other replies explain the range difference between the two radio bands, but Csection's reply to the second half of your question correctly suggests a method to try to improve the signal. 5.8GHz radio waves are only 52mm long, so small changes in position can make a big difference due to reflection and refraction.

 

[Csection]

All of the other replies explain the range difference between the two radio bands, but Csection's reply to the second half of your question correctly suggests a method to try to improve the signal. 5.8GHz radio waves are only 52mm long, so small changes in position can make a big difference due to reflection and refraction.

Thank you for the kind words! I don't make many replies cause my knowledge level is not up to most one here. I only know what works for me.
I did do some serious testing on long range wifi though cause a client of mine needed to connect from a steel building to his house(Apprx 50meters away). I ended up cutting a small hole through the quansit wall and adding a flat panel(Less directional than a yagi) antenna to reach the house. It worked well for him. I also connect from my house to my daughter's house on 5ghz(About 50ft through 3 walls).