Nighthawk R9000 WiFi 5GH bandwidth issue with 2022 iPad

Question

Hi. I have recently purchased the new 12.9” iPad (2022 model) and it cannot see (or connect to) the router’s 5GH WiFi network. It will connect to the nighthawk 2.4GH network.
Also, I have been able to connect to another router (Telstra smart modem gen 2) on the 5GH WiFi. Have talked to Apple support and don’t all they recommend.
I have other Apple products and older iPad that connect ok to the 5GH bandwidth but not the new iPad Pro.
Any suggestions, as I am thinking of upgrading to new RAXE500 router but now, will wait to this is resolved.

plemans · Answer

have you tried changing the 5ghz channel its broadcasting on?&nbsp;
Does it "see the network" and just won't connect? Or does it connect and say "connected, no internet". Or does it not even see the 5ghz network?&nbsp;

Rappo07 · Answer

Yep. Tried all the various channels in the 5Gh range and not seen.Even made sure to try the channel it was seeing (and connecting) on the other router.

KathrynRenshaw · Answer

I have also same problem with&nbsp;Nighthawk R9000 WiFi

Rappo07 · Answer

Upgraded to a RAXE500 and the iPad sees the 5GH and 6GH networks, so must be something on the old router.

FURRYe38 · Answer

What FW is loaded on the R9000?&nbsp;
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Nighthawk R9000 WiFi 5GH bandwidth issue with 2022 iPad