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Devices get stuck connected to Orbi in 2.4 GHz mode
Wondering if people are running into the same issue. Background: 2 story house. Orbi router in downstairs office. Satelitte upstairs. After a bit of testing, I was able to find a location for...
Hello thebiggestapple
I have sent you a PM
DarrenM
DarrenM, can you also send me a PM in this respect? Running against the same issue
Hello bobacker
That was back in may when we were testing beta firmware. Can you describe the issue you are having?
DarrenM
- Hi DarrenM,
First of all. Tanks for your help. The issue that I have is that, for example, my MacBookAir is first connected to the 5ghz network and automatically switches to the 2.4ghz network. I'm only able to connect to the 5ghz network by switching on and off the WiFi on the MacBook.
Is it possible to only connect to the 5ghz network?unfortunatly not with apple devices , but dropping back to 2.4 gig does suggest you nay be ether to far away or to close to the router
