Dual Band Channels
I do just enough wireless to be dangerous but not enough to be really good at it. I am setting up Dual Band Access Points. I am pretty sure I want Channel 6 on the 2.4Ghz band because it is non-overlapping. What would be the recommended Channel on the 5Ghz band?
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How many APs are you setting up, and over how large an area? Based on what you're mentioning, it almost seems to imply that you either have your own building OR the walls block networks from other nearby offices.
Well, for 5 GHz you can pick any of those 24 channels mentioned. With 2.4 GHz networks, you only have 3 channels to choose from. You want to try to plan in such a fashion that there are no two nearby APs are utilizing the same channel, which is where the channel planning part of the link I provided comes into play. (I've had to do this in a 10 floor hotel with 2.4 GHz APs. Trust me when I say it wasn't fun)
The problem that you may run into in the long run is that if any other networks get set up nearby and happen to choose the same channel, you will feel the impact and may have to revisit the issue. Just make sure you (or whoever will be supporting the wireless) is wary of that fact.
Well, for 5 GHz you can pick any of those 24 channels mentioned. With 2.4 GHz networks, you only have 3 channels to choose from. You want to try to plan in such a fashion that there are no two nearby APs are utilizing the same channel, which is where the channel planning part of the link I provided comes into play. (I've had to do this in a 10 floor hotel with 2.4 GHz APs. Trust me when I say it wasn't fun)
The problem that you may run into in the long run is that if any other networks get set up nearby and happen to choose the same channel, you will feel the impact and may have to revisit the issue. Just make sure you (or whoever will be supporting the wireless) is wary of that fact.
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It is a "standalone" plant. No other wireless networks anywhere. It consists 5 buildings i a line. The only two APs that will be even remotely close are 300' apart and the only reason I need two in that building is because 1 won't cover the whole building. So if the "no two close and on the same channel" is the only issue I am home free. Using Ubiquiti UniFi. I guess channel 40 on the 5Ghz is as good as any.....
Based on that answer, then yes, you should be fine. However, I'd be wary of the 2 AP building, and use different channels for the two APs. Reason: If any devices are in the area where the signals overlap, you might see that device get confused.
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