5GHz-2 Wireless is being broadcast but it is not visible from client devices

5GHz-2 Wireless is being broadcast but it is not visible from client devices

5GHz-2 Wireless is being broadcast but it is not visible from client devices
5GHz-2 Wireless is being broadcast but it is not visible from client devices
2024-07-22 00:07:42
Tags: #Wi-Fi 6
Model: Deco X90  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.2.6 Build 20231225 Rel 33179

I have a pair of Deco X90s that have been working fine until a few days ago.  I noticed recently that the 2nd 5GHz band is no longer visible from my computer of phone, even though my network's webpage indicates it is being broadcast.  The X90s have the most recent firmware available & it that was installed months ago.  I've made no recent changes, I currently have nothing hidden, & I don't see the means to hide/unhide just this band.  There are no issues with the 2.4GHz or the 1st 5GHz bands.  I rebooted both units a couple times, but that made no difference.  Has anyone else seen this & if so how was it rectified?

 

Thanks.

 

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Re:5GHz-2 Wireless is being broadcast but it is not visible from client devices
2024-07-22 22:01:02

  @Fred_C,

Firstly, I will need to reach out to my team to see if there is any information about what the changes actually entailed.

 

Saying that, overall, there have been a few updates to help some models and devices automatically use the correct bands. Devices with two 5 GHz bands actually used different parts of the 5 GHz spectrum, allowing for less interference and more channel coverage. If you can see that it is being broadcast, the second band has likely been folded into the first. However, they will still function the same. In fact, this would likely mean that your network will be able to more effectively allocate resources towards your backhauls and connected devices.

 

If you have a Wi-Fi scanner app on your phone, you will likely be able to see the second band being broadcast.

 

Have there been any other odd behaviors you have observed since this appeared to have started?

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