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stambeccuccio

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Hi,
I have a network set with the same SSID (2.4GHz and 5GHz).
Connected to the network, there are devices with only 2.4GHz and others equipped with dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz).

I noticed that even devices with 5GHz are connect to 2.4GHz band, and sometimes, randomly, to 5GHz band.

For reason of network balance, I'd like that the devices equipped with 5GHz band should connect only to the 5GHz band, but I found no option in the router.

What should I do to connect only to 5GHz band, the devices also equipped with this frequency band?
Thank you.
 
Hi,
I have a network set with the same SSID (2.4GHz and 5GHz).
Connected to the network, there are devices with only 2.4GHz and others equipped with dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz).

I noticed that even devices with 5GHz are connect to 2.4GHz band, and sometimes, randomly, to 5GHz band.

For reason of network balance, I'd like that the devices equipped with 5GHz band should connect only to the 5GHz band, but I found no option in the router.

What should I do to connect only to 5GHz band, the devices also equipped with this frequency band?
Thank you.
It's up to your clients to decide how they will connect. There will usually be an option on your clients....to select a 'preferred' band or exclusive use band.
 
Thank you, :)
but there are no options on client devices such smartphones, smart TV, soundbars, iPads and also Windows PC..
 

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Thank you, :)
but there are no options on client devices such smartphones, smart TV, soundbars, iPads and also Windows PC..
Just name 2.4 and 5 GHz networks with different names. For example 2.4 GHz SSID will be "YourName24" and 5 GHz SSID will be "YourName50". Then instruct your devices to connect to the corresponding SSID.
 
At least for Roku 3 and most Windows PC adapters there are.

For Windows PC you need to make the changes under device manager. For example, here's one of my wireless cards....
 

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Just name 2.4 and 5 GHz networks with different names. For example 2.4 GHz SSID will be "YourName24" and 5 GHz SSID will be "YourName50". Then instruct your devices to connect to the corresponding SSID.

That's ok. But the SSID is the same. I need to have the devices on the same network and not on different networks :)
 
At least for Roku 3 and most Windows PC adapters there are.
For Windows PC you need to make the changes under device manager. For example, here's one of my wireless cards....
Thank You.
I have a computer with Intel Centrino Advanced- N6235 and it has no choice in the band frequency , but only the channel width (auto or 20MHz)


Edit: I found.. for Windows PC i found option. The problem remains for all other devices :)
 

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The only way to stop phones and tablets from choosing what they want is to use different SSID's for 2.4 and 5 GHz problem solved.
 
That's ok. But the SSID is the same. I need to have the devices on the same network and not on different networks :)

I am using two SSIDs and all devices are in the same network ... :)
 
That's ok. But the SSID is the same. I need to have the devices on the same network and not on different networks :)


It is not the SSID that decide what network you are on it is the IP adress, since you only have 1 DCHP built in all devices using that gets into the same network. I have a RT-AC87U and SSID are different but my devices are in the same network. I can print from my PC (5Ghz) to my wifi printer (2.4Ghz) without any problem.
 

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