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rampi
Nov 25, 2017Guide
Orbi Satellite connects to Router on 2.4G
Hi, I just setup my system a few days ago. It is working fine. Setup was a breeze and coverage is good. I see that that the satellite is connected to the router on the 2.4G. Is that expected? ...
st_shaw
Nov 25, 2017Master
If the satellite connects on 2.4 GHz, that generaly indicates the 5 GHz signal is too poor to connect to the router. I would suggest relocating the Orbi router and/or satellite so they are closer together or have fewer walls between them.
- rampiNov 26, 2017Guide
Thanks for the suggestion. Will try out what's possible.
The satellite connecting to the router on 2.4G does not seem to be affecting performance though - atleast for the usage at home.
- RogerSCNov 26, 2017Virtuoso
When I look at my wireless with Wi-Fi Analyzer, I always see an unlabeled SSID on both 2.4GHz. and 5GHz. And yes, I get full speed despite that. Don’t really know how the Orbi divides its backhaul traffic between 2.4 and 5GHz., just that it has an available network on both bands. Works really well, totally stable.