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Cannot get a 5.0 network to work!
I have successfully partitioned my network (2.4 works great!) but I cannot get the 5.0 partition to work. I have deleted and recreated the network multiple times, checked all settings, passwords etc. but no luck. The multi speed network works great but it might just be connecting to 2.4 and therefore not alerting me of any error. Anyone else seeing this? Any advice would be great from someone who's 5,0 partition stuck.
FoolsParadise wrote:
I actually moved the tmo router right next to the tv (the device that will not read the 5.0, along with others) and it still won't recognize the 5G partition.
Also, since switching to tmo, I am getting buffering more often while streaming, along with pausing, freezing up and VERY slow speeds.
That might be a limitation of your at. Can it see the 2.4GHz and connect to that fine? What is your security/encryption set at? If it's set to AES/TKIP or just TKIP, set it to AES only.
I actually moved the tmo router right next to the tv (the device that will not read the 5.0, along with others) and it still won't recognize the 5G partition.
Also, since switching to tmo, I am getting buffering more often while streaming, along with pausing, freezing up and VERY slow speeds.
Absolutely not just a thin, not even quarter inch cheap old plywood and 2 x 2 studs..
nothing close by because everything else works. It was funny read it and then it quit. It's almost like the 5 GHz died.
Is that 10 to 15 feet away through a wall with lots of wiring or a concrete or brick wall? Are there other things close by that might be interfering with the signal, like a microwave?
That’s funny the same thing my 5ghz T-Mobile Internet that I just got says it’s not in range when I can’t be but 15 feet away not even maybe 10 feet away
As long as you are exceeding 10 Mbps you should be fine. I don't know why they say "5 GHz is the preferred band for most households." With my previous 802.11ac router with separate 2.4GHz and 5 GHz bands, my streaming devices (Fire TV and Roku) always preferred 2.4 GHz.
From Amazon help (sorry about the large font; this is copy and paste.)
Minimum Internet Streaming Requirements for Amazon Luna
To successfully play games on Luna, make sure that your internet connection meets the minimum streaming requirements.
- An internet connection with sustained speed of at least 10 Mbps for 1080p video quality.
- We recommend using a wired network. If you're using a wireless router with both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, try connecting using the 5 GHz band first. 5 GHz wireless band is the preferred band for most households.
- Disable VPN and Proxies while streaming.
- For Fire TV, make sure that Game Mode is enabled on your TV. This setting is usually found by going to Settings or Setup on your TV.
FoolsParadise wrote:
HeavenM wrote:
Does the Fire TV device see the 2.4 network that you set up? Can it connect to that? Most of the time, devices don't need you to split the networks because they are designed to connect to the combined network and use the one that best suits the device. If the device needs a separate network, it is to connect solely to 2.4 GHz because they don't use 5 GHz. This is common with printers, garage door openers, and other specific devices like that.
If the 5 GHz network is working for your other devices, then the only thing I can think of is that Fire TV compatibility.
It does recognize both the 2.4 network and the network that is either/or. Firetv has a gaming channel (luna) and it is asking for a 5.0 mbps connection. I use the 2.4 on our cameras,photo frames, lights etc.
Thank you for responding
syaoran wrote:
5GHz does not have as far of a reach as 2.4GHz. If it is not seeing the network. The signal probably isn't reaching far enough for that device to see it, if the device is capable of seeing and connecting to 5GHz.
This might be the issue although the 2 devices are pretty close to one another. I will try moving them as close together as I can and see if it makes a difference.
Thank you for responding
HeavenM wrote:
Does the Fire TV device see the 2.4 network that you set up? Can it connect to that? Most of the time, devices don't need you to split the networks because they are designed to connect to the combined network and use the one that best suits the device. If the device needs a separate network, it is to connect solely to 2.4 GHz because they don't use 5 GHz. This is common with printers, garage door openers, and other specific devices like that.
If the 5 GHz network is working for your other devices, then the only thing I can think of is that Fire TV compatibility.
It does recognize both the 2.4 network and the network that is either/or. Firetv has a gaming channel (luna) and it is asking for a 5.0 mbps connection. I use the 2.4 on our cameras,photo frames, lights etc.
5GHz does not have as far of a reach as 2.4GHz. If it is not seeing the network. The signal probably isn't reaching far enough for that device to see it, if the device is capable of seeing and connecting to 5GHz.
