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OrbiMan
Luminary
Dec 29, 2017

2.1.1.16 wifi stick more to 2.4ghz

Since the day I set up my Orbi system my phone always switched to 5ghz never really stay on 2.4 ghz until this firmware. Something changed and it needs to be change back
Troubleshooting
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Hugenoot
Tutor
Dec 29, 2017

Same here with my iPhone X, did a network reset on my iphone and problem solved...

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OrbiMan
Luminary
Dec 29, 2017
Yes reset or reconnect work but it shouldn't be that way.
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    Hugenoot
    Tutor
    Dec 30, 2017

    I agree, and as far as I can see only the base Orbi works with 5ghz, and when i'm on the first floor the satilite connection is only 2.4ghz also with my wife's iphone 7. As soon as we gets near the base Orbi it's 5ghz again...