I have seen real data where changing from 20/40 to 20 MHz only improved network congestion by 30+%. I would say based on data that I see, a default config of 20 MHz channelization is a good best practice with 40 MHz done strategically if necessary. Just my $.02.
GT From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv <WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU> on behalf of "Trinklein, Jason R" <trinkle...@cofc.edu> Reply-To: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv <WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU> Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 7:35 PM To: <WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU> Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] 5GHz Channel Width Hi All, I was just reading a blog article that heavily recommends not to use 40Mhz channel width in multi-floor environments, particularly where many 5GHz radios are used (particularly in our case with Xirrus multi-radio APs). Our campus presently uses 20MHz channel width in all buildings. We are testing and considering 40MHz width because of the bandwidth benefits for clients. What do you use on your campus? Have you found that setting a 40MHz channel width on your 5GHz radios has caused too much interference? Here is the article: http://divdyn.com/dual-5ghz-radio-aps/ Your thoughts are appreciated. -- Jason Trinklein Wireless Engineering Manager College of Charleston 81 St. Philip Street | Office 311D | Charleston, SC 29403 trinkle...@cofc.edu | (843) 300–8009 ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.