@terziyski thanks for the tip about tracking which band devices are connected to (I had to do this in the Advanced not Basic section) The iPad is definitely connected to 5Ghz. Indeed the only devices...

@terziyski Thanks, and yes it should but just didn't. The SSIDs I used were differenet xxxx-2G and xxxx5G but the passwords were the same. I am quite happy with the way it is working now but will...

@Stenness OK, so after much experimentation I tried switching on Smart Connect and two days late the 2021 iPad Pro is still connected. I first thought that as with the 2.4 and 5Ghz channels split it...

@terziyski thanks for the suggestions. Yes the iPad Pro is the only device that won't connect to the 5Ghz network. It is running the latest iPadOS too. My Internet service provider (1Ghz fibre to the...

@terziyski Thank you for the quick reply. These are the settings I am using and seem to be the best options available.

Hi, My new iPad Pro 2021 model refuses to connect to the 5Ghz WiFi on my AX50. It has no problem connecting to 5Ghz WiFi on family, friends, work routers. I have, for now, resurrected a RE450 access...