Thanks very much for that explanation and information.

I for one have certainly gained a lot from it, although I don't own or work in a hotel or other multi-WAP location.

The hotel I was describing is one of a very well known small chain; another of which I stay at occasionally is very well known, appearing frequently on TV Sports.

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Regarding the power levels of the two bands, it is only with my recent upgrade to FTTC, 40/10, that I have had access to it, here at home - never used it otherwise.

With that FTTC upgrade, I took 8 inSSIDer measurements in the jouse and another two in the garden, using the original Bright Box 1 (2.4 only), the new Bright Box 2 (2.4 & 5), and running CONNECTIFY on my main HP Pavilion.

The averaged, rounded results were-

-52 db ~ BB1 2.4

-51 db ~ BB2, 2.4
-61 db ~ BB2, 5

-64 db ~ Tower CONNECTIFY, 2.4

At some time, I must try to get the range of the two Bands, particularly on the BB2.

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Again my thanks, i trust that others appreciate the range of information you have given.

Edited by deleted (Mon 09-Jun-14 07:15:40)

At last I have carried out a range test, comparing the two WiFi Bands, from the BB2 only.

Unfortunately, this can only be readily done in one direction, out to the front.

The 5 GHZ Signal "disappeared" at about 20 Metres Range, -97db, through two concrete walls from the router.

The 2.4 GHz Signal was also still present, at the same distance, -80 db; and through the same two concrete walls.

I would have to go out on to a road etc to get the eventual disappearing point for the 2.4 GHz Band.

Edited by deleted (Fri 22-Aug-14 12:38:42)

The 5 GHZ Signal "disappeared" at about 20 Metres Range, -97db, through two concrete walls from the router.

In reality the signal disappeared a lot sooner. At -97db it wouldn't have been usable anyway, if you tried to connect it would have failed no doubt. Even at -85db it's generally unusable / a lot lot slower.

Agreed

But balancing the laptop on one hand trying to observe the inSSIDer display in sunlight and wind, was difficult enough, so the "disappearing" distance was the more easily observed.

At least now I have a more clearly defined comparison between the two bands, for my circumstances.