hAP ac3 weak 5Ghz

RouterOS Wireless Networking
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Dear MikroTik Family,

I am limited in my ability to tweak router settings, but how, friends, do I improve the range of my MikroTik hAP ac3 Router’s 5Ghz transmission?

It seems to get weaker with age…

Is this bottom-shelf AI?

Any hints on improving the range on our MikroTik hAP ac3 Router’s 5Ghz transmission are welcomed and appreciated.

Paul

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No need to start a poll, I removed it.

Basic stuff to check:

  • Why only focus on 5Ghz ? Main target is to have connection, whatever way, I would think ?
  • How’s 2GHz ?
  • what frequency does your device use in 5Ghz range ? Don’t use auto.
  • what frequencies are being used around you ? Try to select a channel which is NOT used by anyone else or (if not possible) the least used by others.
  • what obstacles are between your device’s antennas and the client devices ? e.g. Concrete reinforced with steel is worse then wood to have wifi pass through (up to the point it may be zero).
  • 2Ghz goes a lot better through obstacles then 5GHz so it may (depending on positioning) be normal what you experience.
  • what version of ROS is running on that device ? AC3 is capable of using wave2 drivers. Makes a HUGE difference if you’re not yet using it.

If all that is not clear enough yet, it might help to show us your config (minus serial, passwds, …).