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Question about using 5Ghz AP
My lovely ISP has decided to swap out all the costumers old normal modems for these new modem/router hybrids...basically a modem with router capability. I got the TC7200 Technicolor model. I use the 5Ghz Wifi on it for my newer network devices ie: Ipad, etc etc, but the signal on this TC7200 is horrid, so I was thinking of upgrading my access point which is a D-Link Dir-655 (2.4 mode only ) to a newer dualband 5Ghz capable one. Now my question is, will the access point work with the 5Ghz just like it does with the 2.4 now? The way I have it set up is Coaxial->Hybrid TC7200 ( with 5ghz wifi turned on, 2.4ghz turned off) -> access point with 2.4ghz turned on. Sadly the old Dir-655 only does 2.4 and I want to boost my 5Ghz around the house (Yes I know, the 5Ghz isn't as good when it comes to reach as 2.4 for now, but that's another story. Anywho, would this work? Would the access point accept the 5ghz wifi range since my TC7200 Modem/Router hybrid does? The Tc7200 runs on its own SSID, different than the AP, and if I were to get a 5Ghz wifi AP, I would simply turn off the TC7200 Wifi due to poor signal quality. I have drawn a simple diagram of the wifi / wired setup as is now. I am willing to spend around 100-150 Euros on a good solid dualband router *AP*. I am also trying to get my ISP to switch out this damn Technicolor TC7200 for a Cisco epc3925 ..but that's another story for another thread. I know how just have to get lucky with a good rep from their company.