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glort
Aspirant
Aug 07, 2020

Connecting a wifi speaker to 5G network

I have two wi-fi speakers that I need to connect to the 5G network. They connect but to the 2.5g network.  They are Polk SB 6 speakers.
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 07, 2020

The orbi devices do band steering. It doesn't allow you to "pick" which to connect to. 

If the speakers need more bandwidth, the orbi will switch them to the 5ghz. (if they're capable)

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glort
Aspirant
Aug 07, 2020

I appreciate the response, but the speakers will not stay on the 5g network. They seem to go back to the 2.5 g

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 08, 2020

    Any progress on this? 

    glort wrote:

    I appreciate the response, but the speakers will not stay on the 5g network. They seem to go back to the 2.5 g