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AC791L offers dual band...what determines which band a device will connect to? Can this be forced?

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AC791L offers dual band...what determines which band a device will connect to? Can this be forced?

My AC791L offers both 2.4 and 5GHz bands.  When set to dual bands, I only see ONE hotspot.  What determines which band any given device will connect to?  I am not too concerned about weak signal issues as the house is small, but most devices I have can use the faster 5GHz and that is what I would prefer they connect to, but find most end up on the 2.4 GHz band.  Is there a way to force to one or the other band?  

 

Or can the two bands both show up like my Nighthawk does?

Model: AirCard 791L|Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot (AC791L)
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Re: AC791L offers dual band...what determines which band a device will connect to? Can this be forc

The wireless clients are deciding - based on signal level and quality evaluation. 

 

These WiFi Hotspot units are typically made to cover a very small range only. 

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