https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/R500-performance-vs-7962/m-p/10066#M2296 The upgrade to AC is actually huge compared to any N devices. Even comparing a behemoth-class N AP like the outdoor 7782 versus a Ruckus R500 sitting in a utility closet separated by a wall, the R500 is able to consistently deliver higher speeds to AC-capable clients.<BR /><BR />Ruckus's BeamFlex technology does a great job of delivering a stronger signal to a bigger radius such that 802.11ac is no longer just a line-of-sight parlor trick, but rather clients at even substantial distances can take advantage of 802.11ac rates.<BR /><BR />A lot of the advantage of 802.11ac actually comes from 80MHz channels, which only are practical to use in a low or medium density installation. In a super high density environment, there is likely too much co-channel interference to use 80MHz effectively. Mon, 30 Nov 2015 06:42:58 GMT john_d 2015-11-30T06:42:58Z https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/R500-performance-vs-7962/m-p/10065#M2295 Just wondering actual performance differences you may have seen. Mon, 30 Nov 2015 06:03:37 GMT https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/R500-performance-vs-7962/m-p/10065#M2295 dale_234724 2015-11-30T06:03:37Z https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/R500-performance-vs-7962/m-p/10066#M2296 The upgrade to AC is actually huge compared to any N devices. Even comparing a behemoth-class N AP like the outdoor 7782 versus a Ruckus R500 sitting in a utility closet separated by a wall, the R500 is able to consistently deliver higher speeds to AC-capable clients.<BR /><BR />Ruckus's BeamFlex technology does a great job of delivering a stronger signal to a bigger radius such that 802.11ac is no longer just a line-of-sight parlor trick, but rather clients at even substantial distances can take advantage of 802.11ac rates.<BR /><BR />A lot of the advantage of 802.11ac actually comes from 80MHz channels, which only are practical to use in a low or medium density installation. In a super high density environment, there is likely too much co-channel interference to use 80MHz effectively. Mon, 30 Nov 2015 06:42:58 GMT https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/Access-Points-Indoor-and-Outdoor/R500-performance-vs-7962/m-p/10066#M2296 john_d 2015-11-30T06:42:58Z