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Rottikid's avatar
Jan 14, 2022
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Orbi Router Model #RBR850 WiFi 6 WPA3 Ring cameras, Security System, other Devices can’t connect

When I turn on WPA3 Security and IPV6 my Cameras, Doorbell, FireStick and other devices can't connect to 2.4GHz or 5GHz WiFi. Is there anyway to connect these devices manually to 2.4 and 5G and my de...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Jan 18, 2022

    CrimpOn wrote:

    Rottikid wrote:

    Is there anyway to tell which devices are connected to 5G and which devices are connected to WiFi 6 AX mode on 5G? Is there a breakout like there is for 2.4G and 5G which tells you which is connected to,what.


    An interesting puzzle.  2.4G 802.11b/g/n has maximum data rates:

    802.11b - 11mb

    802.11g - 54mb

    802.11n - 600 (theoretical)

    If a 2.4G device is connected at a link rate higher than 54mb, is must be 802.11n (or ax?)

    Yes, depends on what the device supports.

    Don't forget AC. 80Mhz is 1300Mbps, 160 supports 1733Mpbs

     

    5G 802..11 has similar limits.  If the link rate is higher than 866, it must be ax. Actually don't forget AC. 5Ghz AC supports up to 1733Mpbs if 160Mhz is suported on both devices. 

     

    The only devices that can be connected with ax must have the capability of ax.  That rules out a huge fraction of the devices in most homes.

     

    Not having any myself, I wonder if any devices are capable of displaying ax connection? Depends on there support. Why have some load up WifiSweetSpots app on some mobile devices, can get a ball part speed rate with this app.