WiFi Channelization for 40, 80 and 160 MHz

1. Is 160 MHz better than 80MHz?
2. What channel should I use for 160 MHz?
3. Should I use 40 or 80 MHz bandwidth?
4. How do I enable 160 MHz bandwidth?

Is 160 MHz better than 80MHz?

160MHz is the highest bandwidth available on 5GHz routers. With double the throughput compared to 80MHz channels, it can achieve data rates up to 2.4Gbps on capable clients.

What channel should I use for 160 MHz?

If you need to use a 160 MHz width, manually set the channel number to 36, as this width implies that the client covers the whole 36-64 channel block. There is also a nuance in using channel 144 in the 5 GHz band: not all devices support it, so it is excluded from the router's auto channel selection.

Should I use 40 or 80 MHz bandwidth?

In 40MHz, you will not get as many channels as 20MHz, but you can still get 12 non-overlapping channels if you use it with a frequency of 5MHz. You can use this channel bandwidth with 2.4GHz and 5GHz. If you need a higher data transfer rate, you should go for 80MHz.

How do I enable 160 MHz bandwidth?

Go to [Wireless] -> [General] tab. [Enable 160 MHz]on Channel bandwidth and click [Apply] to save.