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Aspirant

Apr 16, 2022

Devices not connecting to 5g even being 1ft away from router

Hello everyone, my main problem is stated on the subject: my devices are not connecting to 5g even being 1ft away from router/satellite, on the same room, no blocking objects. When I try to change ...

Guru - Experienced User

Apr 16, 2022

What sort of devices are not connecting to WiFi at 5G?

rdiniz1111
Aspirant
Apr 16, 2022
All do them connect to 5g but switch back to 2g very soon, in a couple minutes.

Ex: iPhone 11, MacBook, ps5, xiaomi stick
- CrimpOn
  Guru - Experienced User
  Apr 16, 2022
  This is indeed strange. As long as the Orbi is broadcasting both channels, the device determines which it will use.
  
  There appear to be methods to force a MacBook to use only the 5G WiFi:
  
  https://becomethesolution.com/blogs/mac/macos-how-to-force-connect-to-5ghz-or-2-4ghz-wifi-band-same-ssid
  
  and one that mentions iPhone:
  
  https://helpdeskgeek.com/networking/how-to-connect-to-only-2-4ghz-or-5ghz-wi-fi-band-prevent-switching/