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force device to connect 5ghz wifi
MY MODEL IS NIGHTHAWK MK42 (MR60 on admin page), firmware V1.0.6.102_2.0.45 (not found in list) often (not always) my 5gz devices connect over 2.4ghz wifi. i want to force several devices to conn...
xtramm wrote:
i want to force several devices to connect in 5ghz or verify and choose myself with different ssid name for 2.4ghz and 5ghz wifi.
That's not down to your router. It is in the hands of the wifi clients. They will choose the wifi source that they think is best for them, based on range and signal strength.
You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers about your hardware, in the appropriate section for your device. That's probably here:
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