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R7000P won't reconnect to 5GHZ mode using Smart Connect
Setup - Spectrum 200/10 with Arris TM722 Modem connected directly to R7000P via Cat 5e. No other routers, switches, or any other network appliance.
Problem - When using the router with Smart C...
Yup looks like it was Smart Connect. I tried changing a lot of settings (Smart Connect, SSID, transmit power, 20/40 Coexistence, Channels, and Disney Circle). I have kept Smart Connect off and my iphones select the preferred WiFi as I roam around the house. I am now getting the 235Mbps download rate.
Unlike Android, Windows, and Mac OS X, you cannot explicitly prioritize your WiFi networks in iOS. You can prioritize one WiFi network over another by following this link:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202831
Yup looks like it was Smart Connect. I tried changing a lot of settings (Smart Connect, SSID, transmit power, 20/40 Coexistence, Channels, and Disney Circle). I have kept Smart Connect off and my iphones select the preferred WiFi as I roam around the house. I am now getting the 235Mbps download rate.
Unlike Android, Windows, and Mac OS X, you cannot explicitly prioritize your WiFi networks in iOS. You can prioritize one WiFi network over another by following this link:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202831
Great feedback.
My ancient Android devices seem happy to change their wifi sources as I move around. Looks like iOS has once again decided that it knows best.