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BobSim1
Aspirant
Sep 14, 2020

Switching from 2.45GHz to 5GHz using Orbi Control Panel

Hello. I have several systems attached to my Orbi and satellies around the house in various locations.  On the Orbi Control Panel on my iPhone some of the systems (PC, iPhone, Printer, etc) show up ...
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BobSim1
Aspirant
Sep 22, 2020

Thanks for the explanation!  I will try the off/on with the wifi connection to see if it clicks into 5 GHz.  Either way, I am getting a good signal but would certainly prefer 5 GHz if possible.

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 22, 2020

Also try turning down the power output of the RBRs wifi radios from 100% to 50% and see if this changes anything. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

BobSim1 wrote:

Thanks for the explanation!  I will try the off/on with the wifi connection to see if it clicks into 5 GHz.  Either way, I am getting a good signal but would certainly prefer 5 GHz if possible.