This will guide you in checking the node signal strength on Aginet app
What causes a poor signal, and how can I improve it?
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Node Placement: Improperly placed nodes or nodes that are too far apart can result in weaker signals. Ensure all nodes are positioned in open areas where signals can travel freely, rather than inside cabinets or behind furniture. If a node is already in an open area but still has a weak signal, try moving it closer to another node.
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Interference from Crowded WiFi Airspace: Routers transmit data across frequency bands such as 2.5 GHz, 5 GHz. These bands contain channels, which are segments identified by numbers. Similar to lanes on a freeway, these channels can become crowded when many devices use them to connect to WiFi. Remember that your neighbor's devices will also be using these channels. Channel finder can can help
How is the node's signal strength measured?
- The dBm is expressed in negative values. The higher the number, the better the signal i.e -20 is better than -50
- Must move if above -70
- Ideally aim for -65 or below
- If a WiFi child node is displayed as a wired node in the Linksys app, restart the node. Once the network is back online, wait a moment to see if the status updates.
1. Click on the area highlighted
2. Click on the node you want to check
3. Now you will see a list of signal strength for each band