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Nighthawk X6 R8000 Automatically Wifi network change
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I have some devices, that they just can not go on with the current Wifi network (e.g. 2.4ghz) in that moment you have at least another one (e.g. 5ghz). That device is compatible wi...
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Hi IrvSp!
Thanks for sharing!
To make myself clear, let´s think about these problems I face quite often:
1) Apple iPad (latest iOS)does not connect automatically to the Router (WiFi already registered), needs to be done manually.
2) Samsung S8 (Androind 7) using a 2.4 wifi network, which is not working for some reason, but the other one 5 Wifi network is working, why does not jumps to the second one automatically, if the first one is not working?
I started already to use your reccomendation regarding SMART CONNECT.
I normally use Genie, to know who is already using the router, my need is more like
add more intelligence to the apple/android device to connect/jump to/into a up-and-running Wifi network based on work signal, and any other criteria.
I hope this time is even more clear!
Thank you!//
Rubén
ruben_zamudio wrote:
1) Apple iPad (latest iOS)does not connect automatically to the Router (WiFi already registered), needs to be done manually.
Ruben, I never have a problem with ANY of my iPad's? I even take them out of the house and they automatically connect to many many Wifi locations without any assist from me. Come back in my house and they will connect to the last used SSID (unless the router with Smart Connect will change the 5Ghz SSID on them which is can do as the SSID and Passphrase is the same for both). I suspect you either have a 'bad' saved network or the wrong passphrase saved. FORGET that network and it should solve the problem. This is NOT a router problem more than likely.
ruben_zamudio wrote:
2) Samsung S8 (Androind 7) using a 2.4 wifi network, which is not working for some reason, but the other one 5 Wifi network is working, why does not jumps to the second one automatically, if the first one is not working?
Sorry, "not working" doesn't mean anything to me? Either the router is putting out the SSID or it isn't (unless you set it NOT to be broadcast so it can't be seen). Again, the device as some point had to both have connected to each SSID and SAVED the data to autoconnect. Usually one would be the default and if the SSID wasn't available, it would use the other one IF it can see it. I'm wondering if you are going far enough away that the 5Ghz signal, which generally has a shorter range than the 2.4Ghz signal can't be seen and then disconnects? This would be a device problem, not a router problem, if the device once connected doesn't switch automatically.
ruben_zamudio wrote:
I started already to use your reccomendation regarding SMART CONNECT.
I normally use Genie, to know who is already using the router, my need is more like
add more intelligence to the apple/android device to connect/jump to/into a up-and-running Wifi network based on work signal, and any other criteria.
Again, this isn't a router function/problem. The router HAS NO CLUE where the device is or what signal strength it has. I suggest you Google this, "switch wifi ssid based on signal strength" as there are some things that can possibly work, but they have nothing to do with the router.
Thank you