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R8000 Problem with connection in 5GHz mode using Smart Mode Connect
Hi, I have a Netgear X6 R8000 router and in the HP ProBook 4740s laptop I have an Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC7260 network card that supports the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz bands. How to FORCE the laptop to con...
You've got 2 options.
1. Disable smart connect and set separate ssids for each band. Then you can manually put devices on the band you prefer.
2. The intel AC7260 has the option to prefer 5ghz. go to your device manager, open the ac7260, and its under advanced---->prefered band. You could try that.