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Orbi: We really need separate SSID for 2.4 Ghz and 5Ghz or speed is limited to less than 200 Mbps
TLDR: With Orbi, my 5Ghz capable devices are "forced" to connect to 2.4 Ghz most of the time, slowing down speed. Tested against 3 different routers and my 5Ghz capable can connect to 5Ghz network al...
rhester72 wrote:I do find it interesting that, almost without exception, it's Apple device owners clamoring for split SSIDs for each channel.
Has anyone actually taken this up with Apple, given it appears it's their firmware/chipset that is having difficulty with 5GHz affinity and roaming?..
Not sure which apple devices are having difficulties, I have iPhones ranging from 5S to 7, two apple TV's, 3 iPads ranging from 4 to Pro and a Macbook Pro connecting, I don't have any issues using the network. They are using the 5Ghz network when possible and dropping back to 2.4 when it becomes iffy. I'd say people complaining are creating their own problems by not using devices as they are supposed to be used and doing custom settings where none are warrented.
All I can say is that creating a separate 5GHz network and only connecting to that has been rock solid for me (and my Apple devices). I guess it's possible that there is a problem on Apple's end, but the solution that's been working with 100% reliability for me was entirely in the Orbi itself.
We can point fingers all day long, but that won't fix anything for anyone. I'm a pragmatist in that regard I suppose.
I was about to send my Orbi back until I created the separate 5GHz network. It was dropping out at least once a day if not more. I haven't had a single dropout for months now. YMMV
completely agree khad there is zero need for finger pointing, I want to be able to select specific networks for my Sonos, LIFX, etc, this isn't limited to my Apple devices, in fact I've been quite happy with allowing my iphone 8plus to choose the network.
Can you tell me what voodoo magic you used to create a seperate 5Ghz network please?
mostlyfoild, check out my post #61 above for detailed instructions. It does require the use of the command-line, but it worked perfectly for me.
khad wrote:mostlyfoild, check out my post #61 above for detailed instructions. It does require the use of the command-line, but it worked perfectly for me.
... until the next update where all hell breaks loose because you made a change that netgear is not expecting anyone to have made.
..Just saying..