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Is it possible to split the 2.4ghz and 5ghz networks on the Orbi
Hi All I've been advised that to make my Firestick work more efficiently when streaming on it, I should force it to connect to the 5ghz network. Is there a way to force the Firestick to do this, I...
Firestick specs show support for "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO"
https://developer.amazon.com/docs/fire-tv/device-specifications-fire-tv-stick.html
When the Firestick is plugged in, it will select the Orbi channel that "works best". Devices do not "bounce" unless they move. Most devices that are not expected to be mobile are not programmed to constantly search for a "better connection" like smartphone, tablets, and some laptops are.
Amazon says that the Firestick requires 5mbs for HD quality video, which is easily achieved with 2.4G connections.
https://www.live2tech.com/10-things-know-amazon-fire-tv-stick-buy-one/
I recommend plugging in in the Firestick in such a way that it is "visible" to the Orbi WiFi system and see what happens.
(By visible I mean not buried behind the TV with the metal TV chassis between the Orbi and the Firestick.
There are several active discussions on the forum about how to "Split" the Orbi WiFi into bands with different names. This is a huge "can of worms" that I would not want to open unless the Firestick performance is unacceptable.