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RB970 Slow IoT network
Hi, I've been trying to diagnose issues with some of my devices - specifically Nest cameras. I set my IoT network to 2.4Ghz. When I connect an iphone 14 to the normal SSID I get around 280Mb...
I believe outdoor Nest cameras in the UK are limited to connect to 2.4GHz only, however will try and connect them to the main network and see the results.
Note: The only reason I'm using the IoT network is so I could use the same SSID as my old wifi system without having to reconnect my 40+ IoT devices that are a pain to physically access. + I didn't like my old SSID name 🙂
Wow! You are SO correct. Nest Outdoor cameras do not support 5G WiFi in Europe:
https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9259110?hl=en#zippy=
It might be a simple exercise to connect one of the Nest cameras to the primary WiFi SSID. (Probably access the camera through the Nest app and go into WiFi Settings. Select the primary WiFi.)
Outdoor cameras can be very sensitive to building materials. I just got one of those goofy "Bird Feeder Cameras". (If was a gift.) Tried to attach it to the outside of the house and the signal was horrible. Went inside and discovered, "Oh dear. There is a brick wall next to the fireplace that completely covers where I mounted that camera." oops. Moved the camera to a different location and have a Link Rate of 72Mbps, which is good enough for a 2.4G camera. So far, no birds and I'm looking for another location.
Perhaps the previous WiFi had better coverage at the camera locations than the Orbi units? (are they in exactly the same locations?)
Although, if an iPhone gets 2-3Mbps Speed Test when connected to IoT at 2.4G, that is simply not good.