Q: How to restrict wifi frequency

I have upgraded to Bell Fibe but while range looks better actual performance is worse. Can I restrict iPad to 2.4 ghz?

iPad, iOS 4.3.2, Safari

Posted on Jul 19, 2015 1:17 PM

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Michael Black

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Do you need 2.4 for anything else? If not, can you simply disable the 2.4Ghz radio in the router? Or set them up as separate networks (that's what I do with my NetGear - each radio has a separate SSID). There is no way to set that on the iDevice itself in iOS - it will also simultaneously search both bands and select the one with the strongest/best signal.

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Carolyn Samit Jul 19, 2015 1:21 PM in response to peterddw
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Jul 19, 2015 1:21 PM in response to peterddw

Peter ...

Try this support article > Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
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peterddw Jul 19, 2015 4:03 PM in response to Carolyn Samit
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Jul 19, 2015 4:03 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

Thanks Carolyn
I am connected however since installing a Home Hub 2000 I have been experiencing a high frequency of dropped connections. When I test the network efficiency 2.4 is showing approx 58% probably due to conflicts with other nearby networks. The hub uses both 2.4 & 5 and was reputed to have greater range but that has not resulted in an improvement over the Home Hub 1000 so far, it is actually worse.
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Michael Black Jul 19, 2015 4:10 PM in response to peterddw
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Jul 19, 2015 4:10 PM in response to peterddw

Do you need 2.4 for anything else? If not, can you simply disable the 2.4Ghz radio in the router? Or set them up as separate networks (that's what I do with my NetGear - each radio has a separate SSID). There is no way to set that on the iDevice itself in iOS - it will also simultaneously search both bands and select the one with the strongest/best signal.
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peterddw Jul 19, 2015 4:14 PM in response to Michael Black
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Jul 19, 2015 4:14 PM in response to Michael Black

Gotcha
Thanks Mike
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