EAP650 2.4 Ghz problem

EAP650 2.4 Ghz problem

EAP650 2.4 Ghz problem
EAP650 2.4 Ghz problem
2024-06-28 08:33:23
Model: EAP650  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.0.13 Build 20240131

Hi,

I bought a TP-Link eap650 V1 this week and I would like to share my view and get your recommendations.

Environment:
My router is pfSense with a throughput of up to 825 Mbps (perf3) on a 1G line up/down.
The eap650 replaces my ASUS RT-ac86u (WAP mode) and have the same physical position

On the eap650:
2.4 Ghz Internet of things on VLAN20, Guest network on VLAN 30 and LAN for the primary network.
5.0 Ghz LAN on the primary network.   


- Installation - easy / ceiling mounted in the middle of the villa and with AC/DC adapter.
- Features - brilliant especially the VLAN functionality. On the downside is the PORTAL function which for what ever reason search for captive.apple.com and dies.
- 5 Ghz radio - acceptable speed of around 400 Mbps 2-3 m from the WAP and good speed at 600+ Mbps on WIFI6 ax devices. The range is fair (10m)but 30% less then the ASUS  

 

2.4 Ghz is the REAL pain:  

No matter which device I use I have an average speed of 45 Mbps 2-3 m from the eap650 on VLAN's and LAN, and fading out at approximately 10m. Far away from the ASUS range of approximately 15-20m and 2-4 times faster


I have followed the guidelines here https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2511/ and I have very few low signal SSIDs from neighbours (2-3), but regardless optimised the eap650 to the best channel.

The 2.4 Ghz looks strange and concerning .... Are we talking about a defect?

 

 

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Re:EAP650 2.4 Ghz problem
2024-06-28 09:13:46

  @erv23 

 

Firmware version EAP650(EU)_V1_1.0.13 Build 20240131

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Re:EAP650 2.4 Ghz problem
2024-07-01 05:50:49

Hi @erv23 

 

EAP650 v1 antenna

2.4 GHz: 3 dBi

transmit power < 20 dBm (2.4 GHz, EIRP)

 

ASUS RT-ac86u

3.5 DBi antennas

 

I can't find the transmit power of ac86u but it could also be better than EAP650. 

 

 

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