Receving from 2.4 and sending to 5 ghz

[jim_konng]

Hi all,

Need to understand one thing. As we know that before 802.11ac MU-MIMO, it was single user communication. I just wanted to know if below scenario is applicable in real life (no specific to ruckus)

1. 1 client associated to AP on 2.4 Ghz, another client associated to AP on 5 Ghz
2. On radio medium, only 1 device can sent at a time
3. if client 1 (2.4 ghz) is sending data, will client 2 (5 ghz) will recieve it simultaneously ?

I think in point 3, the communication should be bidirectional isnt it without any hold up since both clients are operating on different frequencies ?

[jim_konng]

so does ruckus support simultaneous dual-band AP ?

[john_d]

Most of the Ruckus AP's do, but not all. They are clearly marked in the lineup: http://www.ruckuswireless.com/products/access-points/zoneflex-indoor

[michael_brado]

Most Ruckus APs today are dual-band, supporting clients simultaneously on 2.4G and 5G, independent of one another.

Client load-balancing will attempt to keep even capacity between the AP radios, by monitoring client capabilities and "steering" clients to 5G.

Air Time Fairness, insures that legacy radio clients ie, 802.11b/g only, do not inhibit the throughput of 802.11n/ac capable clients,

by implementing a weighted TDM methodology.