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Gimpeldad
Jul 02, 2019Aspirant
C7000v2 interconnectivity issues between 2.4ghz and 5ghz wifi
netgear c7000v2 with Firmware V1.02.14 though I have read this thread: I believe the issue is not resolved. On a Mac powerbook 13" retina, I am connected to the 5ghz wifi. My roku ultra and my s...
FURRYe38
Jul 03, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Disable any access controls.
When both are connected on the same freqquency, will they connect then?
Gimpeldad
Jul 03, 2019Aspirant
which access controls? on the modem? I only have the default rules there. Did you mean other access controls?
- FURRYe38Jul 03, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Yes if you enabled any access controls on the modem.
Might try a factory reset on the modem and setup from scratch.
Test to see if both devices connected to 2.4Ghz can connect to each other first.
- GimpeldadJul 03, 2019Aspirant
ah, yes this is right out of the box, it is a setup from scratch and from factory.
I did do some testing with another device (phone) and found discovery seems to work across both wifi's. so the issue may be with the wifi controller on my laptop.
will do more testing today.
- FURRYe38Jul 03, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Sounds like your heading in the right direction.
Good Luck.