Inet Gateway RB600 <wlan1(mode=wds-station, wds-mode dynamic)> wifi signal -66db RB600 <wlan1(mode=bridge, wds-mode wds-dynamic)> <wlan2(mode=wds-station, wds-mode dynamic)> wifi signal -61 db RB133c <wlan1(mode=bridge, wds-mode wds-dynamic)>
Im experiencing all kind of strange problems, high pings from RB600 to RB133c. Fast link between the RB600s but to the last RB133c it`s slow. Sometings its the otherway.
All interfaces in de RB`s are bridged, and have rstp on.
You did not say what the ROS version was in all of the units - they should be the same. Also check the underlying firmware - in terminal mode “/system routerboard print”, the two version listed should be the same - if not then “/system routerboard upgrade” answer yes, then reboot for the changes to take effect.
Past that - it doesn’t matter what your signal level is - it matters what the noise floor is in relationship to the recieved signal level, i.e., your rec’d signal level is -61db, the noise floor is -65db, you are going to have a lousy connection… So look at the CCQ for the connection(s) the higher the CCQ the better the connection. Also take a close look at the S/N ration 20db or better is recommended.
Lastly - there are few reasons to use bridging these days, most folks use it because they do not understand routing. Some use it to place a client on the same network as some centralized resource. Still others use if for simulating a mesh network… If you are using bridge/wds for a mesh network I would look at using MPLS and OSPF - better/faster/more reliable. If you are using it for a centralized resource, try using VPN or IPSEC or one of the other secure tunnel protocols. If you are using bridge/wds becuase you don’t understand routing then do your self a favor and learn some basic TCP/IP routing. Staic routing is straight forward and not too difficult to implement. You’ll get plenty of help here on the forum, and don’t forget the Wiki…