kiddingguy Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Is there a way to overrule the 'default' working of a router/modem on 2.4 and 5 GHz bands? Situation: In my current setup I have a wireless connection on 2.4 GHz of 200-300 Mbps down, and via 5 GHz around 600-700 Mbps. I have a Mesh setup. The thing is... because the 2.4 GHz band is the most reliable, stable and steady connection my computers always almost take this band of the Mest network as 'default', and ignore the faster 5 GHz. It's just how these bands & specs work. However, is there a way to implement a 'rule' or something to say to always use the 5 GHz band , and when a signal isn't strong enough anymore that only than the 2.4 GHz band is to be used? I have a FRITZ!Box 7590 and as modem the ASUS RT-AC86U. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1441804-24-ghz-vs-5-ghz-band-fastest-connection-instead-of-steady-connection-thus-5-ghz-only/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Disable Smart Connect on the Asus and have 2 separate SSIDs (Wifi-2.4 and Wifi-5) SnoopZ and Mindovermaster 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1441804-24-ghz-vs-5-ghz-band-fastest-connection-instead-of-steady-connection-thus-5-ghz-only/#findComment-598904495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddingguy Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 On 23/05/2024 at 16:28, Tomo said: Disable Smart Connect on the Asus and have 2 separate SSIDs (Wifi-2.4 and Wifi-5) Thought about that, but than the Mesh doesn’t work… Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1441804-24-ghz-vs-5-ghz-band-fastest-connection-instead-of-steady-connection-thus-5-ghz-only/#findComment-598904512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddingguy Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 For some reason re-enabling Smart Connect (switching off and back on) did the trick. I now have over 400 Mbp up and down. goretsky 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1441804-24-ghz-vs-5-ghz-band-fastest-connection-instead-of-steady-connection-thus-5-ghz-only/#findComment-598904687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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