Hi!
RB760iGS
latest FW
wireless package - disabled
CAPSMAN configured via WiFI menu
CAPSMAN enabled
summary: CAPSMAN doesn’t work.
if i enable wireless package all OK.
so, my question is: does RB760iGS support CAPSMAN v2?
WBR, Oleg.
Every ROS device running v7.13 or higher has “new” CAPsMAN available in core ROS package.
What device are you using as CAPsMAN client? Generations of CAPsMAN sever and client have to match (the new CSPsMAN works only with clients running wifi-qcom* drivers and likewise the old CAPsMAN only works with devices running wireless drivers).
And (not entirely stupid) question: which ROS version exactly are you referring to with “latest”? There are two “latest” versions, v6 and v7 … I’m assuming you’re talking sbout 7.18.2 since v6 doesn’t support new CAPsMAN and wifi-qcom drivers.
no wifi-qcom for RB760iGS. i hope it support natively… but idk.
and i am talking about configuration in WiFi menu
see pic
None of pictures from previous post are visible to me.
OP used the “img” tag for links to images on ibb.co, the urls are visble when you quote the message:
Not that they tell much. However the rb760 is running 7.19 beta 8 
and the other devices 7.18.2, these latter range from hap lite to metal2 to Audience.
ok i can downgrade the main router also to 7.18.2 if that’s make sense.
Naah, it is unlikely that the problem is related to the OS version, wait for some more qualified assistance, but in order to get it you should:
- post the full configuration of your RB760 following instructions here:
http://forum.mikrotik.com/t/forum-rules/173010/1 - verify which wifi drivers each device is running and post this info (wireless vs. wifi-qcom or wifi-qcom-ac).
I am not at all familiar with your devices and capsman, but there is the possibility that you need two capsman (the “old” and “new” one).
RB760 on it’s own does not need wifi-com or whatever. It hasn’t got a radio.
Basic hooks for wave2-capsman are already present as of 7.13 as already explained by mkx.
From the linked screenshots, the other devices appear to be legacy wireless devices.
So wave2 is not applicable.
In this case you need to put wireless package on RB760 to get legacy capsman support.
and then the next issue might popup up … RB760 is a 16Mb device. So it might become a storage issue now or in future.
Best not to refer to v1 or v2 capsman, since v2 is actually legacy capsman.
But a lot think it refers to wave2 version (the one for AX devices) which is not the case.
From old wiki pages:
CAPsMAN v2 is working starting from RouterOS v6.22rc7.
CAPsMAN v1 is discontinued starting from 6.37.
The only way to use “new” capsman - to enable wireless package.
Since 7.13 part of ros 7 was moved to separate “wireless” package, and CAPSMAN as well.
Update: what I wrote above is incorrect.
No.
Wireless is for old capsman.
But given the devices shown, that’s what is needed.
Correct, I was wrong.
May I ask a question in this thread?
Currently I use capsman v2, (winbox menu - wireless-capsman) + 3 caps with wireless package.
No real roaming, just access rule to drop by signal level to force clients to disconnect from far cap and to reconnect to closest cap.
Dear holvoetn, are there any advantages (simple home use) to move to ultra new qcom capsman under winbox-wifi menu?
Assuming my caps are capable of qcom package?
May be better roaming capabilities?
Thank you.
Though not being @holvoetn:
Yes, roaming is drastically improved by using the wifi-qcom(-ac) driver.
Not only roaming.
IMHO general wifi experience is a lot better: more stable and more throughput.
Thank you.
What is the cheapest wifi device supporting qcom to be used as cap? Hap Ac2 or hap ax lite?..
Seems its time to get rid of wap ac mips…
Cheapest: cap AC and use the square case. My personal preference on that device 
But personally:
you can still use arm-based AC device with wifi-qcom-ac but it will complicate things further when you want to use VLANs etc.
With AX devices it’s a lot more straightforward. Just set them to CAPS mode and you’re practically done for that part.
Also, most of those AC devices only have 16Mb flash storage. And that’s another issue you will run into with current ROS7 versions consuming more and more space …
So for me that would become AX Lite then.
Now, that’s only 2.4GHz but make no mistake, if your client permits it can push up to 400Mbps.
wAP AX is a very decent device too if you do not need added ether ports. Otherwise look at AX2 (4 added ether ports).
cAP AX I would not really recommend for home use since it really is a huge UFO hanging from your ceiling. I have them installed in warehouse and meeting room environments, design is less of an issue there.
AX3 is another option but it has big ears (antennae). For home use AX2 is usually sufficient.
Thanks for detailed explanations.
I completely missed out that ax lite is only 2.4.
I use now wifi 5 ghz AC only, it covers all home devices.
Wifi 6 is not the necessary goal (I have only 1 or 2 smartphones capable of wifi 6), but since ax lite has got no 5ghz ac, it is not acceptable.
Seems the only way is ax2.
If you are referring to the hAP AX2, I would like to advice you to get the wAP AX. It’s better than the hAP.
Thank you, could you please give more details on what exactly is better?
Due to retail paths ax2 slightly cheaper to end buyer in my area than wap ax....
Performance wise wAP AX is better. That’s why I suggested it as first alternative after AX Lite.
It can use 160MHz wide channels, something AX2 can not do.
But if the environment you are going to use this AP in OR your client devices don’t support 160MHz wide channels, then it doesn’t make any difference.
Also beware that wAP ax does not provide omni-directional wifi coverage, front-to-back ratio is around 20dB and main lobe beam width is around 60°. Which makes wAP ax ideal for placing in a corner of a square room or on the short wall of rectangular room. Or, if placed inside a house/flat, off-center position pointed in direction towards “bigger chunk” of house/flat. WiFi does work “behind” the device just fine, but signal strength is significantly lower.