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Orbi Mini RBK22: Issue with 5G and 2.4G connection
Hi, I have the Orbi Mini RBK22 which include one satellite router. When I connect with my sercurity CAM, which need 2.4G connection, then my other devices (mobile, tablet) will lose video streaming ...
Hi,
It sounds like your secuirty CAM is connecting to 2.4Ghz using an old WiFi protocol I.e.802.11b, which I believe will cause all your other devices connected to 2.4Ghz to also use 802.11b, which will reduce available bandwidth.
If you split your 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz to different SSIDs then as long as your other devices can connect to the 5Ghz you should be all set to go?
Good luck :)
Fl1ntstone wrote:It sounds like your secuirty CAM is connecting to 2.4Ghz using an old WiFi protocol I.e.802.11b, which I believe will cause all your other devices connected to 2.4Ghz to also use 802.11b, which will reduce available bandwidth. (yes, reduces bandwidth on the 2.4G channel. Does NOT affect the 5G channel)
If you split your 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz to different SSIDs then as long as your other devices can connect to the 5Ghz you should be all set to go?
I do not see the need to create a different SSID for 5G devices. If they already can connect at 5G, then most of them should connect at 5G. Mine certainly do, and I have only the standard "one Orbi SSID".
Unless this is a horribly expensive security camera, my first choice would be to get one with more modern WiFi capabilities. The 1080p Wyze cam was under $30 including tax and shipping and it supports 802.11b/g/n.