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  pdeethardt

  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

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  KJSS

  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

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  jimyouse

  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

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  Marley_Ring

  Thank you for sharing your experience with the Community, @KJSS! Often times, a 2.4 Ghz wifi frequency will travel over distance and through solid objects more efficiently than a 5 Ghz signal can. As @pdeethardt shared above, using the 2.4 Ghz allows for flexibility in Bridge location. Try moving the Bridge closer to the router. As it looks like your router might be an advanced model, try checking certain advanced networking features to see if altering these make a difference. I hope this helps! :)

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  12-07-2021 05:32:46

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  KJSS

  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

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  Gleason

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  13-07-2021 05:25:03

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