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Devices get stuck connected to Orbi in 2.4 GHz mode
Wondering if people are running into the same issue. Background: 2 story house. Orbi router in downstairs office. Satelitte upstairs. After a bit of testing, I was able to find a location for...
I have the RBR50 with the RBS50 running the latest 1.9.1.12 firmware. I still get the 2.4 ghz hangup issue where my iMac starts on 5.0 ghz and quickly reverts to 2.4 for good. If I turn off the wifi on my computer and turn it back on I go to 5.0 ghze, but only briefly. The latest firmware didn't fix this and tech support has been no help. They really need an option to assign devices to certain bandwiths or different SSIDs or to prioritize 5.0 ghz. I put on MU-MIMO and it didn't help. I then turned on Implicit Beamforming and my Nest Cams started loosing connection. So I'm back to square one.
Hello thebiggestapple
I have sent you a PM
DarrenM
DarrenM, can you also send me a PM in this respect? Running against the same issue
Hello bobacker
That was back in may when we were testing beta firmware. Can you describe the issue you are having?
DarrenM
- Hi DarrenM,
First of all. Tanks for your help. The issue that I have is that, for example, my MacBookAir is first connected to the 5ghz network and automatically switches to the 2.4ghz network. I'm only able to connect to the 5ghz network by switching on and off the WiFi on the MacBook.
Is it possible to only connect to the 5ghz network?