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Asdirect
Aug 10, 2017Guide
Connection protocol 2.4 g vs 5 g -what is the deal??? Orbi-AC2200
I just don't understand the logic in which the mesh network uses. i know there are a few threads on 2.4/5g, but I want to give my specific issue. i have an RBR40 and RBS40 I have the main...
st_shaw
Aug 10, 2017Master
The best solution is to connect your TV with an Ethernet cable and save the wireless airspace for your other devices.
If your TV doesn't have an Ethernet port, then you could try moving the Orbi farther away from the TV. Two feet might be too close.
Asdirect
Aug 10, 2017Guide
Thanks for the reply. Im not going to connect a wire out of shere principal :) :smileyhappy:
i will ill try to move the router. This band steering really is offel.
- peteytestingAug 10, 2017Hero
wireless AC is very sensitive , your sat could be just too close to the tv and causing issue , move it further away
- AsdirectAug 10, 2017Guide
Thanks for your reply!
I have moved it away, and the TV is now connecting to the Sat ok, but it is connecting at 2.4ghz and not 5ghz. This product is very frustrating.
my older Liynksis was working fine, i question why it did this upgrade,
- peteytestingAug 10, 2017Hero
no idea but it should work fine even connected to 2.4 gig