Upgrade 802.11 version in repeater mode

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Hello,

I am relatively new in Mikrotik ecosystem. Specifically - in everything that concerns “repeater” mode, it’s configuration. I would like to know - whether it is possible or not, to configure Microtik router in such a way, when, in repeater mode - LAN devices would be connected on higher speeds, than when running on main router’s network?

Let me elaborate. I have a main, Internet provider’s router (Router 1), supporting only 2.4Ghz, 802.11bgn network. I am willing to purchase another router (Router 2), which will connect to router 1 wirelessly (cable is not an option) to do the following:

  1. To extent Router’s 1 range
  2. LAN devices to be connected through faster, 5Ghz 802.11ac network. For streaming and faster file exchange speeds across the network.

Here are schematics:

Another requirement, which is not very important but would be nice to have - if Router 2 would also create a normal 802.11bng network for legacy devices.

So, in the end we have:
Router 1. In AP mode. 2.4Ghz 802.11 bgn network (Network 1).
Router 2. Is connected to Router 1 wirelessly. Working in repeater mode. Creating 2 networks. One (Network 3) is fast speed 5Ghz 802.11ac network for streaming. Second (Network 2) is a regular 2.4Ghz 802bgn network for legacy devices.

I am willing to know - if Mikrotik routers support such configuration by both software and hardware? If somebody could guide me or provide some links/tutorials for such configuration - I would be very glad!

I am particularly interested in purchasing “Mikrotik hap ac^2” for small apartment (less than 12 devices connected simultaneously).

Thanks!

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I would like to know - whether it is possible or not, to configure Microtik router in such a way, when, in repeater mode - LAN devices would be connected on higher speeds, than when running on main router’s network?

No, it is not possible, and it won’t work with any other vendor, before you run off towards some other vendor that claims it can be done.

The speed will be limited by the weakest (or in this case slowest) link, and it will always be the wireless uplink on the 2.4 Ghz, 802.11bgn network.

You could get “some” benefits, but that would only be the case for a stand-alone set-up, where both clients and your streaming server are connected to the router2, which has the higher speed wireless support.

If you really want reliable and proper wireless speeds, consider replacing the ISP-router or put the hAP^2 behind it, connected with a cable towards (and with the WiFi turned off) and start by building your network from there. Also, please keep in mind that when chaining multiple APs wirelessly the speed will almost always worsens, and never get better. For good speed: use cables.