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Daddykev
Aug 21, 2020Aspirant
Hoping to get my devices to choose 5ghz on Orbi RBK23
hi there, I recently installed my orbi and its working quite well. I have a 2 story plus basement house. My router is in my basement and a satellite is on each level of the house. I'm finding in my on...
plemans
Aug 21, 2020Guru - Experienced User
The orbi devices band steer based on bandwidth needs and connections strength. That 1 bedroom might have a degraded signal for the 5ghz which its why the phone is ending up on the 2.4ghz.
You could always try turning down the broadcast power of the 2.4ghz but it might negatively impact your 2.4ghz devices.
- DaddykevAug 21, 2020AspirantIs it possible to turn down the 2.4ghz signal just on the upstairs satellite?