I'm looking to integrate a wifi AP in WDS or mesh with a 5ghz 160Mhz backhaul and 2.4ghz AP with a directional antenna to reach a pool about 80 meters away from my window. The ToH is currently down and it also doesn't allow sorting by removable antennas, does anyone know of any good options that fit these criteria off the top of their heads?
Removable (and even external-) antennas are getting scarce in modern routers, for multiple reasons - starting from regulatory ones to the sheer number needed for high-end 802.11ac and 802.11ax. With Mu-MIMO having become standard, directional antennas aren't really all that sensible anymore - yes, you win the directional aspect, but break the MIMO- and beamforming aspects, which is detrimental to throughput and reliability.
The industry is providing specialized directional ('wireless-wire') APs for these purposes, made with directional antennas in mind (respectively being part of it).
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Additionally, for best performance, the antenna design and precise positioning are part of the design process and factory calibrated. That is simply not possible for external removable/user positionable antennas.
OK, I'll rephrase the question then!
What is the best directional 802.11ax router, preferably compact as it will live on a windowsill?