Hello,
I need range extension for my Asus AC-RT66U router.
I have 3 networks:
1) 802.11n+ac (5GHZ) on channel 44
2) 802.11n (2.4GHz) on channel 1
3) 802.11g (2.4GHz) on channel 6
Ethernet cable from router to client location is possible but the laptop clients need w/less access (802.11n and 802.11ac) and not wired.
I prefer not to add another network because we have just settled a complicated neighborhood channel assignation. Just FYI:
- on the 2.4GHz. band there are 3 or even 4 very strong radios on every control channel.
- on the 5GHz there are few compatible control channels (*) and these too are congested.
Please advise best solution (AP, repeater, extender, bridge) and explain the differences as I'm confused as what each one does.
I'm worried that a solution may require an extra network which would irate the neighborhood. Can I use the same 2.4 and 5GHz control channels or do I have to use different ones? What about interference? I don't want clients to have to manually switch from one network to another... would connecting an Asus EA-N66 by Ethernet cable from the router to client's location work? If so, how do I set up the channels and settings on the EN-N66?
Grateful for any help!
Tommaso
(*)
Laptop clients are a Japanese MAC and a European PC. We live in Japan where 5GHz channels are restricted. The only compatible 5GHz control channels are the following: 36, 40, 44, 48
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