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rayr6900
Aug 17, 2020Aspirant
Network Name vs. SSIDs
As I mentioned previously I am a network novice. I was attempting to separate devices onto either the 2.4G or 5G networks. Both the 2.4G and 5G have unique SSIDs and the network name for both SSIDs i...
CrimpOn
Aug 17, 2020Guru - Experienced User
rayr6900 wrote:The service tech suggested we rename our 2.4G and 5G so the devices would not be confused as to which one to use.
The Tech had good intentions, but faulty reasoning. Let's suppose I can call you with my cell phone or with my house phone. Both will connect and we can talk. Does it matter whether I use the cell phone or the house phone? Suppose I am "confused" and pick the house phone rather than the cell phone. We still can talk.
If a connection has enough bandwidth to stream, it will stream.
If a streaming problem remains, please describe the situation. There are some really knowledgeable people who participate in the forum and "have seen everything."
Mstrbig
Aug 18, 2020Master
I have nightmares over what I've seen:smileywink::smileylol: