Hi, I am reposting as the topic was closed and not resolved. Switching on 5ghz mesh completely throttles all connectivity and 2.4 mesh is unreliable. Happy to supply logs but currently, following guides I have not been able to successfully setup mesh networking.
Hi, probably you make a loop in your mesh, so this makes packet loss. You can’t bridge both 2.4 and 5GHz interfaces into one bridge for mesh.
I suggest you to chose one backbone 2.4 or 5GHz. And create access point on another.
If 5Ghz signal is enough between routers this would be better for mesh. And 2.4GHz for devices.
Hi Simonas, just to confirm my current setup, all networks are set the same as the mesh guide and this is what is currently switched on/off on each device:
RUTX50 - mobile internet connection
2.4 ghz wifi SSID (Access Point) = ON
2.4 ghz mesh = ON
5 ghz SSID-5 (Access Point) = ON
5 ghz mesh = OFF
RUTX10-1
2.4 ghz wifi SSID (Access Point) = ON
2.4 ghz mesh = ON
5 ghz SSID-5 (Access Point) = OFF
5 ghz mesh = OFF
RUTX10-2
2.4 ghz wifi SSID (Access Point) = ON
2.4 ghz mesh = ON
5 ghz SSID-5 (Access Point) = OFF
5 ghz mesh = OFF
I would prefer to have a 5ghz mesh, if I switch on the 5ghz mesh I then get the drop outs and more issues than the current lag I already see. So are you suggesting I should enable the 5ghz but then configure the 2.4ghz differently? But not mirroring above as that would not work as there is something fundamentally wrong?
Just wanted to check before I start adjusting settings, I am on the most recent firmware. Also I am now finding in the RutOS Android App all devices are now unreachable since the recent firmware update whereas before I could only see the RUTX50.
Just to add, on all devices lan is set to bridge which I believe is default - could this be causing an issue?
Thanks, James
It depends on signal level between your routers, if signal is good then 5GHz mesh can be used. I suggest to try like this:
RUTX50 - mobile internet connection
2.4 ghz wifi SSID (Access Point) = ON
2.4 ghz mesh = OFF
5 ghz SSID-5 (Access Point) = OFF
5 ghz mesh = ON
RUTX10-1
2.4 ghz wifi SSID (Access Point) = ON
2.4 ghz mesh = OFF
5 ghz SSID-5 (Access Point) = OFF
5 ghz mesh = ON
RUTX10-2
2.4 ghz wifi SSID (Access Point) = ON
2.4 ghz mesh = OFF
5 ghz SSID-5 (Access Point) = OFF
5 ghz mesh = ON
I would prefer to have a 5ghz mesh, if I switch on the 5ghz mesh I then get the drop outs and more issues than the current lag I already see.
If you enable both 2.4GHz and 5GHz mesh, this makes a loop inside.
you can also try this for all routers if above configuration does not perform well:
2.4 ghz wifi SSID (Access Point) = OFF
2.4 ghz mesh = OFF
5 ghz SSID-5 (Access Point) = ON
5 ghz mesh = ON
Just to add, on all devices lan is set to bridge which I believe is default - could this be causing an issue?
This is fine and should be like this.
Post your results if these steps help 
Hi Simonas,
I have done the first option with the 5ghz mesh backbone and 2.4ghz network. Overall I think this has made a significant improvement as FLAC files from dlna on the RUTX50 load quickly and HEOS is working well which I had trouble with before. I understand HEOS is typically network heavy so is probably a good indicator.
I have has a few lags but that was for internet connected apps on Android or web browsing and team calls which I assume is related to the mobile connection but its a little worse. Its like a quick 1 second pause / drop out but I probably need to monitor incase its my mobile signal/provider - is there anything I should check?
Finally, I would like to move the network to 5ghz too (option 2) but how would I cover off the 2.4ghz devices without creating another loop? I have some smart plugs and a printer that only support 2.4 which is why I was trying to setup both. How should I approach this if I want a 5ghz as the main network?
Thanks for your help with this, is there anything else I should also look at to improve performance?
KR, James
Hi,
you can enable 2.4GHz AP too, this won’t create a loop. Two mesh radios (2.4 and 5GHz) would.
2.4 ghz wifi SSID (Access Point) = ON
2.4 ghz mesh = OFF
5 ghz SSID-5 (Access Point) = ON
5 ghz mesh = ON
is there anything I should check?
Check Status->Mobile page there are indicators if mobile signal is good and if possible try another place/position of your router. It would be good to test it over cable, then you would be able to know if that mobile or wifi problem.
is there anything else I should also look at to improve performance?
You can try Status->Wireless->Channel analysis page, and select less crowded channel for your mesh and for your APs.
Also you can try to enable “Fast transition” on your APs, this would help your devices to move faster from one router to another.
Hi Simonas,
Thanks for coming back - I have switched to the two AP’s (2.4 and 5GHz) and all seems to be ok. I did have a few 1 second drop outs on teams today so will monitor. I have changed my 5G frequency bands from auto to specific for ee my provider. I have reduced the RSSI mesh threshold to -70 as I noticed I will still connected to RUTX50 upstairs when downstairs and closer to the RUTX10. I will also have a play with router placement, I have an external antennae on the RUTX50 which points toward the nearest tower…I think…
Here is my current signal status:
Plan is to monitor now and if dropouts still happen I will try wired. If I get dropouts on wired do I need to pull any specific logs for review?
Thanks, James