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Koceto
Feb 10, 2019Aspirant
Orbi RBK 50 AC3000
Hello All. Could somebody tell me if Orbi RBK 50 AC3000 is automatically switching devices connected at 2.4GHZ network to 5GHZ. I have designated devices which are working only at 2.4GHz and this kin...
FURRYe38
Feb 10, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Conditions of WiFi also include environment and other neghboring WiFi stations. Congestion conditions will be more problematic when having lots of other wifi neighbors near by like in condo or apartment dewellings.
Configuring manual channels vs auto can help this.
Also lowering the power output levels from the Orbi can help this aswell.
Koceto wrote:
Hello All.
Could somebody tell me if Orbi RBK 50 AC3000 is automatically switching devices connected at 2.4GHZ network to 5GHZ. I have designated devices which are working only at 2.4GHz and this kind of switching will keep disconnecting them from the network. I know that the router has only 1 SSID and I cant separate both bands which has worried me little.