Channels / Channel analysis page rework suggestions #1283

currently running v2.36.0

again, loving the direction on this. a few suggestions, most on UI enhancements.

keep the band selection sticky when changing between APs

currently, if i want to flip between my APs to compare what the analysis is seeing in the 5 GHz band on each, selecting the AP causes it to switch back to 2.4 GHz.

suggest changing "24 h / Now" selector labels

• i wasn't sure what they refer to when i first saw it
• suggested alternatives: "Analysis / Current channels", "Recent scan / Existing view"
• this selector is already sticky between AP dropdown changes

when the "Now" option is selected, the "Current channels" card could go away and reuse the band selector

• if the "24 h / Now" selector label text is changed to match, you can remove the Current channels card
• move the band selector to reuse the top card's band selector

when in the "24 h" mode, in the Networks detected table a few ideas

• move the SSID to be the first column
• if CHANNEL is selected to be sorted, use Signal as a secondary sort that initially sorts in descending order (top less negative, bottom more negative)
  • i think the signal column currently does this but in ascending order
  • i usually want to first see what has a closer, stronger signal that might most impact my current band
• when the SSID is selected to be sorted, use Signal as a secondary sort in descending order
  • use case for this (at least for me) is being able to group the "Hidden" SSIDs together (usually mesh network links)
  • similar Signal strength should help indicate if the neighbor mesh network is stronger and closer
• add a Filter to limit display from lower Signal entries
  • this will help reduce the clutter with lots of neighbors
  • if the filter isn't an entry field, a dropdown in 5 dBm increments from -50 to -85 dBm
• add a visual differentiator for different "Width" values
  • the infrequent 40 MHz width channel could be important but can easily be overlooked with lots of 20 MHz bands (for example)
  • text color might be easiest, maybe background? i'm out of my depth on what is "easiest"