Satellite Connection at 2.4

Question

According to the orbil log on screen my one satellite is connected on the 2.4G channel. Why?&nbsp;
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FWIW, I have owned the Orbi RBR50 for over a year (Running 2.1.4.16). Never saw this with any previous firmware versions.

FURRYe38 · Answer

Satellites connect to both 2.4G and 5G radios...
&nbsp;Is the satellite working?

Tbsteph · Answer

Yes. But isn't the 2.4 speed less than 5G? FWIW, this is not an issue with the satellite distance from the main unit. The 2.4G connection occurs even when the satellite is right next to the router.

FURRYe38 · Answer

Yes. However the 2.4Ghz needs to be connected as well to provide 2.4ghz wifi to those devices that don't support 5Ghz wifi. 
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Tbsteph · Answer

But, I thought the backhaul channel from the router to satellite was only 5G. How can the satellite broadcast a 5G signal if it is only receiving a 2.4G signal from the router? &nbsp;If I sound confused, it's because I am. I do appreciate your input.

FURRYe38 · Answer

The satellite is recieving both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. There is 1 radio for 2.4Ghz and two radios for 5Ghz, the 2nd 5Ghz radio is the wireless backhaul, using the heigher 1## channels. The other 5Ghz radio is the one seen by devices using channels 36 thru 48. 
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Satellite Connection at 2.4

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