@dave27 - Thanks for the advise. As of now, the mesh system, my cellphone and the BCP’s are my only 5ghz capable devices. I lead a fairly simple life.
Maybe 1 day when I’m looking for a project, I’ll bring out the ladder, take them down, bring them inside and start a setup to link them 2.4.
Very detailed and tutorial-like post you offer and have increased my knowledge base including @carverofchoice; @Crease and @habib, dismissing the fondness for 