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Cbmarsh39
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Aug 22, 2025

6ghz light off

I noticed recently the 6 ghz channel isn’t lit up anymore on my router. I can still connect to it, but in the app it now says unknown network for a device that’s connect to the 6 ghz channel (it’s a new iPhone 16 pro that is WiFi 6E compatible). Any ideas on why this is happening?  I’ve messed with a bunch of the settings on the admin webpage with no luck in a fix. Thanks! 

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 22, 2025

    What model router is this? 

     

    Is the check box for enable 6Ghz radio uncheck in the routers WEB page UI? Basic tab or under Advanced Tab/Advanced Wireless Settings...

     

    Try a factory reset and setup from scratch and see if it re-enables? 

     

    Is the 6Ghz signal seen by a wifi analyzer at all?