Closest ROG Rapture GT6 Bind is weak

[superchargd007m]

I have two ROG Rapture GT6 gaming routers. I use the first as a router in my living room and the 2nd as an access point about 40ft away (it shows as great connection). I then have my computer another 40ft away from the AP (making it 80ft from the router).

My computer always connects to the router and not the AP and when I bind it to the AP it says it has a weak connection. I have several devices in my office at this distance and all of them bind back to the router 80ft away. Is there something I'm missing?

I have backhaul set to the 5ghz channel, I have the latest firmware, I've optimized my system several times.

Thanks in advance for any help!

[Aureliannn_ROG]

Hi @superchargd007m ,

Thank you for providing detailed information. Regarding the connectivity issue you're experiencing with your ROG Rapture GT6 gaming routers, kindly check the following aspects:

• Signal strength attenuation:
  • Distance impact: A distance of 80 feet from the router can indeed cause signal strength attenuation, especially when passing through walls or other obstacles.
  • Interference sources: Surrounding electronic devices, metal objects, or building structures can interfere with wireless signals.
• Router settings:
  • Automatic channel selection: Although you have manually set the backhaul channel, the router may automatically adjust the channel based on the environment, leading to unstable connections.
  • QoS settings: Improper QoS settings may cause some devices to prioritize connecting to the main router.
• Device drivers:
  • Network card driver: Please ensure that your network card driver is the latest version to ensure optimal wireless performance.

We recommend that you try the following steps:

1. Adjust the channel:
   • Try manually setting a less congested 5GHz channel. You can use a wireless network analysis app on your phone to scan the surrounding wireless networks and find a channel with a stronger signal and less interference.
2. Optimize antenna placement:
   • Adjust the antenna positions of both routers to ensure that the antenna direction is pointed towards your computer and access point.
3. Turn off unnecessary wireless networks:
   • If there are other wireless networks around you, try turning them off or changing their channels to reduce interference.
4. Check for physical obstacles:
   • Make sure that there are no walls, metal objects, or other obstacles between your computer and access point that are blocking the signal.
5. Reset the routers:
   • Restore both routers to factory settings and then reconfigure them.
6. Update firmware:
   • Ensure that the firmware of both routers is the latest version.
7. Use a wired connection:
   • If you want to ensure a stable connection, you can try using an Ethernet cable to connect your computer directly to the access point.

Thank you.

[jzchen]

This is Access Point Mode or AiMesh Node?  It may say "weak" but verify the RSSI is actually weak?