RB922UAGS-5HPacD-NM as access point
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 4:21 pm
I was looking around for anyone who had experience with the RB922UAGS-5HPacD-NM, but, nothing to be found. So, figured I'd add some info I came across.
My intention was to build a dual-radio AP for my house. I am using an RB751, which works great, except on my mac equipment. Since Apple cripples 40mhz on the 2.4ghz band, my throughput on 2.4 was less than what my home's internet connection is capable of.
I went looking for a dual-radio AP that would give me 3 chain 802.11ac and still retain 2.4ghz since I still have a few things floating around in my house that use 2.4.
I decided to buy the RB922UAGS-5HPacD-NM and add the R11e-2HPnD card.
I was worried that the heat sink of the R11e-2HPnD wouldn't fit in the case of the RB922UAGS-5HPacD-NM, but, it fits beautifully. The only modification I had to do, was drill out the Aux0 and Aux1 holes in the top to allow for the 2 additional antennas.
It's probably overkill for what I use it for, but, my newest MBP supports 3 chains of 802.11ac, and I wanted to get the most I could out of it. So far, it works great. Typical speeds range from 400mb to 650mb to/from my LAN to my macbook pro, and I'm now able to take full advantage of my internet connection, and can access my NAS wireless with decent speeds.
including pics
My intention was to build a dual-radio AP for my house. I am using an RB751, which works great, except on my mac equipment. Since Apple cripples 40mhz on the 2.4ghz band, my throughput on 2.4 was less than what my home's internet connection is capable of.
I went looking for a dual-radio AP that would give me 3 chain 802.11ac and still retain 2.4ghz since I still have a few things floating around in my house that use 2.4.
I decided to buy the RB922UAGS-5HPacD-NM and add the R11e-2HPnD card.
I was worried that the heat sink of the R11e-2HPnD wouldn't fit in the case of the RB922UAGS-5HPacD-NM, but, it fits beautifully. The only modification I had to do, was drill out the Aux0 and Aux1 holes in the top to allow for the 2 additional antennas.
It's probably overkill for what I use it for, but, my newest MBP supports 3 chains of 802.11ac, and I wanted to get the most I could out of it. So far, it works great. Typical speeds range from 400mb to 650mb to/from my LAN to my macbook pro, and I'm now able to take full advantage of my internet connection, and can access my NAS wireless with decent speeds.
including pics