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Bubblesthefish6
May 29, 2024Aspirant
Orbi RBR350 AP Mode issues
Hi everyone. I am currently dealing with a situation involving 5 Orbi RBR350 Mesh APs. These devices were configured in router mode until the ISP moved the landline to a digital service which can o...
CrimpOn
May 29, 2024Guru - Experienced User
The 350 is capable of 802.11ax, which is WiFi6 (not 6E). Not familiar with WiFi A mode
- Bubblesthefish6May 29, 2024AspirantYes, am aware that it’s 802.11ax, but it’s broadcasting 802.11a (WiFi a, max link speed 25mbps)
- CrimpOnMay 29, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Thanks for the quick response. Can I ask how this is determined?
For example, I often use WiFi Info View from Nirsoft (free for Windows at https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html ) to display information about nearby WiFi access points. I have two Orbi models (RBR50 and RBR750 which are capable of 802.11a, but neither shows that.
Is there a WiFi device in the house which is capable of only 802.11a?