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Frequently switching between 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz
Not sure if it is due to macOS Big Sur or Orbi 2.5.2.4 firmware,I noticed my MacBook Pro (late 2013) frequently switched between 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz, laptop is always right beside RBS50 satellite. I ...
It works 'well' too if I don't use the software to monitor WiFi node/band change... since it will always auto-switch back to 5Ghz.
I am not aware of new version of firmware 2.6.1.40, it is in the RBK53 download page but not in Orbi Admin page or Orbi app. Will try it.
FURRYe38 wrote:Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
You might try v40:
I haven't tried v4 FW, I know 16 works well with my Mac Book Pro.
I would reset and setup from scratch afterwards...
FURRYe38 wrote:I would reset and setup from scratch afterwards...
Tried 2.6.1.40, didn't reset, just upgraded.
It still happned in the first few hours after upgrade, but after that, it didn't auto-switch any more, stay on 5Ghz... almost 3 days now.
I don't think it is Orbi hardware or firmware issue, I have 2 other MacBook at home, they didn't have this problem at all...
Ok, I guess let it run and see if it happens again. If it does, try a reset and setup from scratch, if still happens, I'd downgrade to v16. Most table FW currently.