Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
12-01-2012, 15:42
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Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
Which one is better? 20MHz or 40Mhz i am on the 40Mhz one
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12-01-2012, 16:13
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
depends what your wireless device/laptop can handle
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12-01-2012, 16:45
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
No it doesn't, it depends whether you have neighbours or not. Using a 40Mhz channel in 2.4Ghz mode is like turning your stereo up to 11. Fine if you live on a farm, otherwise very bad form. Remember, the spectrum is not yours alone, we have to share.
40Mhz is only suitable for 5Ghz mode in built up areas, and any 5Ghz dongle will be able to support it. If my neighbour tried this kind of inconsiderate trick in 2.4Ghz mode for anything other than short one off tasks then you can be sure he would be getting a visit from me. Don't be a WiFi hooligan.
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12-01-2012, 16:50
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
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12-01-2012, 16:56
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
Great for you, but unless that's in 5Ghz mode then your neighbours will have to cope with you gobbling up more than your fair share of the 2.4Ghz band. Not nice.
If I was your neighbour I would set up a directional block of the whole band and point it at your router. That'd swamp your lols for you. I can't stand WiFi thugs.
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12-01-2012, 17:00
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
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12-01-2012, 17:05
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
Yep, it would be fun to see the look on his face Thenry, but sadly many people won't realise why their devices are struggling. They may not be savvy enough to realise their neighbour is being a complete tool.
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12-01-2012, 17:06
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
back to automatic
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12-01-2012, 17:09
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
auto will match the devices capability, it could still run 40. manually set it to 20 if you want to play nicely.
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12-01-2012, 17:14
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
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12-01-2012, 17:30
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
On 2.4Ghz 20Mhz.
---------- Post added at 18:30 ---------- Previous post was at 18:29 ----------
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Originally Posted by Martin Dee 11
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Oh is it lol look
On a 20Mhz.
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12-01-2012, 18:21
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
it is going back to automatic on its own help :?
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12-01-2012, 18:24
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
what router is it? has it got the manufactures firmware on it or something else? how can it revert back to 40 if you've applied 20 ?
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12-01-2012, 18:26
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
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12-01-2012, 18:30
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Re: Channel Width/Channel: 20MHz or 40MHz
go back to edit, set it to 20 and apply/save settings
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