Max. spatial streams

Enter the maximum number of allowed spatial streams.

In principle, the spatial streams add a 3rd dimension—space—to the existing frequency-time matrix. An array of multiple antennas provides the receiver with spatial information that the device can use for spatial multiplexing, a technique that increases transmission rates. This allows parallel transmission of multiple data streams over a single radio channel. Multiple transmitter and receiver antennas can be operated at the same time. This improves the performance of the entire radio system.

In the factory settings, the device automatically has the spatial streams turned on in order to optimize use of the radio system. Alternatively you have the option of limiting the spatial streams to one or two to reduce the load on the radio system.