Hey All,
I am doing some testing for a possible network migration over to NetMetal 5 w/ R11e-2HPnD to get dual band access points. Currently I have the access points configured as follows
/interface wireless
set [ find default-name=wlan2 ] band=2ghz-b/g/n dfs-mode=no-radar-detect disabled=no frequency=auto l2mtu=1600 mode=ap-bridge name=wlan-2ghz rx-chains=0,1 ssid=<SSID> tx-chains=0,1 \
wireless-protocol=802.11 wmm-support=enabled wps-mode=disabled
set [ find default-name=wlan1 ] band=5ghz-a/n/ac channel-width=20/40/80mhz-eeeC frequency=auto l2mtu=1600 mode=ap-bridge name=wlan-5ghz rx-chains=0,1,2 ssid=<SSID> tx-chains=0,1,2 \
wireless-protocol=802.11 wmm-support=enabled wps-mode=disabled
/interface wireless security-profiles
set [ find default=yes ] authentication-types=wpa2-psk eap-methods="" mode=dynamic-keys supplicant-identity=MikroTik wpa2-pre-shared-key=<PSK>
I am currently testing these in my house prior to possible deployment and I am getting pretty bad signal strength when compared to my home R7000. I have tested both independently with the same channel, width, etc.
I am using http://www.balticnetworks.com/2-4-5ghz-3dbi-omni-swivel-antenna-rp-sma-male-connector.html for my antenna for both bands (2 x 2.4, and 3 x 5).
Sitting about 10 feet away I get a signal of -30 dB or so, and about 40 feet away I get a signal of -60 dB compared to -45 dB from the R7000.
Any thoughts? Suggestions?
-Eric