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XR 500 5g not showing as an option

offsetluv
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‎2022-05-06 06:46 PM
‎2022-05-06 06:46 PM

XR 500 5g not showing as an option

After the firmware update my XR500 is not showing or broadcasting 5g as an available option. I have reset the router and modem, have tried everything

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‎2022-05-07 04:00 AM
‎2022-05-07 04:00 AM

Re: XR 500 5g not showing as an option

By default Smart Connect for WiFi is enabled that combines 2.4/5GHz into one WiFi network to connect to. If you disable this you'll be able to see both and connect to either manually.
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