Not seeing 5G Network
i have jjust installed my Archer A7 router and connected to my virgin medial Hub3 in modem mode. I can only see 1 network which is 2.4, i expected to see both 2.4 and 5g networks?
can anyone help?
Mike
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have you given them separate names?
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Give the 5g channel a different name to try if it makes a difference. Just add 5g to the end of the 5g channel name and save it.
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Thank you that worked i can connect now to 2.4 or 5g
Can different devices connect to 2.4 or 5g?
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Yes. The router should handle lots of different connections.
If you really want to be selective, give your 5g a different password too.
Very old kit will only see the 2.4 ghz channel.
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Normally, there's no need to separate 2.4G from 5G for wireless setting, i.e. WiFi1 - 2.4G / WiFi2 - 5G. The WiFi router is good enough to determine which network to use with the device, using the same SSID. Additionally, newer device will display the WiFi SSID with (2.4G/5G) alongside it, to indicate SSID is capable of both networks. Of course, there's caveat with the client/device quality.
External link is not allow, but search the web for "does-it-make-sense-to-keep-different-ssids-for-2-4ghz-and-5ghz-wireless-networks" it is a short good technical read.
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That may be the case but i like the clarity of knowing what i'm connecting to . I connect to wifi6 always. Just my preference.
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I agree. It's a matter of preference and provides more control. Separating SSIDs and its channel can cause confusion in certain office/work environment. However, this option does provide simpler/narrower troubleshooting the issue.
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@Godzilla thanks guys
i changed SSID names and bot to see both 2.4 and 5, but to be honest it is confusing, decided to factory reset the router and use default SSID and passwod. i now just see one tplink network but decided to leave as is.
Thank you for all your help....
Mike
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