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mattand
Tutor
Oct 30, 2021

Nighthawk R7000 won't keep iPhones on 5ghz band

Just got a new R7000 Nighthawk to replace the Verizon-supplied Fios router. I'm paying for 200/200, but routinely get 300/300 on most devices, wired and wireless. Overall the router is great and for ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 30, 2021

What happens if you disable the 2.4Ghz radio on the router leaving the 5Ghz radio ON? 

It's up to devices to pick and choose which frequency they connect too...

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    mattand
    Tutor
    Oct 30, 2021
    Hey, Furry,

    Thanks for the response. I’m hesitant to try that right now, mainly because I have a Harmony Hub that was a bear to reactivate when I switched the network over to Smart Connect.It is definitely a good idea, though, and I will try it at some point. Thanks for reaching out.
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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Oct 30, 2021

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