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Steve1019
Oct 30, 2021Guide
Orbi 960 Series Throughput
I'm a bit confused by an aspect of the new Orbi 6E routers. That is, if the 6GHz frequency has so much more throughput than the 5GHZ frequency (twice as much) and the second 5GHz band that is the one...
plemans
Oct 30, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Problem with the 6ghz spectrum is its much shorter range than 5ghz. (currently).
that's why they use the 5ghz as the backhaul because if though its "not as fast" thats only at pretty close ranges. At a distance, the 5ghz is currently faster/more stable.
So you'd want the backhaul using the best connection.