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I am assuming there is no scanning function within the RBR(S)970's
I have the exact same issue in regarding wifi stability. Did this get resolved for you?
I used to have a Netgear triband Linksys throughout with 4 nodes off the main router. Didn't have an issue with it. That has the ability to scan for the best channels. Realise this is not deemed necessary for 6Ghz but it seems odd that as users we are recommended to 'try' different bands for 2.4 and 5Ghz. I am assuming there is no scanning function within the RBR(S)970's
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If auto doesn't work, I tend to use manual channels based on neighbors around me. Manual 1 and 40 work great for me on my 970 series.
There is new FW on the horizon so hopefully this will bring good results as well.
assuming there is no scanning function within the RBR(S)970's
Examining the number of active WiFi systems on each channel is a feature of the Orbi 'app'. It is not clear (to me) whether the function is performed on the smartphone running the Orbi 'app' or performed on the Orbi router and reported via the 'app'.
It might be worth taking a minute to open the Orbi app and select WiFi Analytics. This has a number of displays. (scroll the page to see them).
Of course, if the feature is actually done on the smartphone, then any reporting of 6G WiFi would require that the smartphone running the Orbi 'app' support 6G WiFi.
I have neither a 970 system nor a smartphone that supports 6G WiFi, so I cannot investigate. What does the 'app' report for your 970 system?
