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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...
Hello. I'm using a 4k firestick for streaming, it's plugged into the back of the TV and is around 1-2 metres from the Orbi satellite, which is in a cupboard. I've been struggling with buffering on some of the services that I run, but not all. I was advised via a Firestick community page that ensuring the Firestick is on 5ghz would decrease buffering potential as fewer devices should be using this channel.
What FW version is currenlty loaded?
Separation of SSID on Orbi isn't supported.
What is the distance between the Orbi and the firestick?
Try turning down the 2.4Ghz power on the RBR and see if the firestick will connect to the 5Ghz radio. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings. Also Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
conker89 wrote:Hello. I'm using a 4k firestick for streaming, it's plugged into the back of the TV and is around 1-2 metres from the Orbi satellite, which is in a cupboard. I've been struggling with buffering on some of the services that I run, but not all. I was advised via a Firestick community page that ensuring the Firestick is on 5ghz would decrease buffering potential as fewer devices should be using this channel.