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I want to get a bridge but my 2.4ghz signal is weak. The specs say only 2.4ghz. Why no 5ghz in the bride?

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11-07-2021 06:08:10

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  • P

    The bridge is a low bandwidth device, so no need for the added bandwidth that 5 GHz can provide. The 2.4 GHz signal can also travel farther, so it would allow more flexibility in locating your bridge where it is within range of all the smart lighting devices. Are you using separate access points to provide both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz coverage? In theory the 2.4 GHz signal should provide greater range than the 5 GHz signal, so if the 2.4 GHz signal is weak generally the 5 GHz signal would not even be present in that particular location.

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    12-07-2021 02:35:26

    • K

      I am using Linksys velop ax 4200. Three ssid. One 2.4 and 1 5ghz and 1 guest. Speed is much better on 5ghz where 2.4ghz is not as much. Like in my basement right now close to the router I get 50mbps on 2.4ghz and 626 mbps on 5ghz out of 800mbps total. Xfinity xtreme pro 800.

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      12-07-2021 02:55:36

        J

        This will almost always be the case. With the latest specs 5GHz is much faster than 2GHz. 2GHz has better range because it goes through barriers better. That is why many devices designed for use outside only support 2Ghz. It is more reliable under those conditions and manufacturers don't want to deal with the headache of people who have trouble with 5GHz outside. It also depends on which standard you devices support. Not all 2GHz or 5GHz Wifi are equal. 802.11b – 11Mbps (2.4GHz) 802.11a – 54 Mbps (5 GHz) 802.11g – 54 Mbps (2.4GHz) 802.11n – 600 Mbps (2.4GHz and 5 GHz) 802.11ac – 1300+Mbps (5 GHz) 802.11ax - 1.8Gbps to 4.8Gbps (2GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) The 50Mbps you get on your 2.4 GHz network is more than enough to support anything connected to the Ring Bridge.

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        14-07-2021 08:01:15

    • K

      I dont actually have a bridge. I was actually debating weather to get one or not. I thought being only 2.4ghz might not be good. Because I read another post saying some guy bought the mailbox sensor and it had poor signal even being only 50 feet away from the bridge. So I will just buy one and try it.

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      13-07-2021 03:25:25

      • G

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        13-07-2021 05:25:03

        • K

          I just got an eho dot 4 clock today 38 bucks bestbuy. Price match kohls and 5 dollars rewards. So we will see. But the bridge is only echo 4? Or dot 4 also?

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          14-07-2021 07:24:49

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