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blackpawn
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Sep 30, 2021
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No 5GHz on Nighthawk R8500

Using Firmware V1.0.2.154   So maybe a year ago I started having problems with the 5Ghz networks, the would disappear and I had to reboot the router to get them back. After a firmware update 6? mon...
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    Sep 30, 2021

    Ah I found under Advanced > Wireless Settings the 5GHz radios had the checkbox disabled. I clicked to enable and restarted and the LED lights are on the the 5GHz networks are working again.