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Nighthawk X6S model R7960P with 5g issues
Having trouble with the Nighthawk X6S router model R7960P. Had for a year and no issues. Now only get 2.4 network and not 5.0. Lights are all on the router. I did a factory reset today, but no ch...
The R7960P has smart connect that combines the 2.4ghz and the 5ghz so it only appears as a single ssid. Are you using that?
What is Smart Connect and how do I enable or disable it on my NETGEAR router? - NETGEAR Support
plemans wrote:
The R7960P has smart connect that combines the 2.4ghz and the 5ghz so it only appears as a single ssid. Are you using that?
What is Smart Connect and how do I enable or disable it on my NETGEAR router? - NETGEAR Support
That was my first thought, but the manual doesn't mention smart connect. I checked. But it was certainly a feature of that generation of hardware.Maybe something added in a firmware update that didn't make it into the manual. Surprise surprise.
It is in the Data Sheet. Bonkers.
Just another user with time on their hands.