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WiFi 6 icon is on my Samsung S21 BUT Orbi RBRE960 Attached Devices shows Connection Type as 5G
None of the other devices attached show 6G even though they are newer devices that are WiFi 6 capable. The Orbi only shows 2.4G and 5G but no 6G . Should there be a 6G icon in Attached Devices Conne...
You're confusing wi-fi 6 (which is still 5Ghz) and wi-fi 6e (which uses 6Ghz and the separate radio in your RBRE960). From https://www.tomsguide.com/face-off/wi-fi-6-vs-wi-fi-6e-whats-the-difference:
- Wi-Fi 6 can send and receive data over both the 2.4- and 5-gigahertz (GHz) bands (Wi-Fi 5 is 5-GHz only) and can move even more data by running a single ultra-wide 160-megahertz (MHz) channel on its 5-GHz band.
Wi-Fi 6e added more than a gigahertz of fresh electromagnetic spectrum space in the U.S., ranging from 5.925 GHz to 7.125 GHz... This additional block of spectrum, generally referred as the 6-GHz band
The Android screenshot just indicates Wi-Fi 6, not 6e. From https://www.androidauthority.com/wi-fi-6-910014/ : If you see a number 6 alongside the Wi-Fi symbol, it means that your device is connected to a Wi-Fi 6-capable router.
I understand what you are saying but did you see the attachment in my original post? The white WiFi 6 icon (black background) is a screenshot taken directly from my Samsung S21 5G Model SMG991-U
I really appreciate your help Thanks
I really appreciate your help Thanks
You're confusing wi-fi 6 (which is still 5Ghz) and wi-fi 6e (which uses 6Ghz and the separate radio in your RBRE960). From https://www.tomsguide.com/face-off/wi-fi-6-vs-wi-fi-6e-whats-the-difference:
- Wi-Fi 6 can send and receive data over both the 2.4- and 5-gigahertz (GHz) bands (Wi-Fi 5 is 5-GHz only) and can move even more data by running a single ultra-wide 160-megahertz (MHz) channel on its 5-GHz band.
Wi-Fi 6e added more than a gigahertz of fresh electromagnetic spectrum space in the U.S., ranging from 5.925 GHz to 7.125 GHz... This additional block of spectrum, generally referred as the 6-GHz band
The Android screenshot just indicates Wi-Fi 6, not 6e. From https://www.androidauthority.com/wi-fi-6-910014/ : If you see a number 6 alongside the Wi-Fi symbol, it means that your device is connected to a Wi-Fi 6-capable router.
- Ok. NOW i get it. Wow. I am certain a lot of Android users are going to think that they are on WiFi 6 because of that icon. Kinda seems like false advertising to me.
I did a experiment a few minutes ago. I turned on the 6GHz only radio in my Orbi and had the password different from the 5GHz. I then disconnected my Samsung S21 from Orbi 5GHz and refreshed available networks on my phone and my Samsung S21 did NOT see the 6GHz Orbi network at all.
I really appreciate CrimpOn, FURRYe38 and you Mikey94025. Thank you for explaining this in a way that I could understand.Glad we got that ironed out.
Enjoy now. 😉
