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Thread ID: 150412 2022-01-14 02:21:00 Spark Free Modems?? bk T (215) Press F1
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1483521 2022-01-18 23:45:00 OK, guys, I just found out that in order to show both, need to turn OFF WiFi Band Steering. bk T (215)
1483522 2022-01-18 23:57:00 Should I turn off band steering?
As the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands share the same Network Name (SSID), it is recommended to disable Band Steering to reduce the confusion on the Wi-Fi client. Once Band Steering is disabled it is suggested to rename the Network Name (SSID) of the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to unique name to differentiate them.
zqwerty (97)
1483523 2022-01-19 03:31:00 I think might as well leave it ON. :)

Anyway, it's a matter of personal preference.
bk T (215)
1483524 2022-01-25 13:46:00 After a lengthy online (via WhatsApp) 'negotiation' with Spark, they finally agreed to replace the modem with VRV9517UWAC34, as I am a loyal customer since those 'dial-up' days; but I need to pay for the postage and handling fee of $14.95, which I think is fair.
Sometimes, there's nothing to lose to use some nice, soft words in a negotiation. :)

Hope the new replacement modem will be at my door in the next couple of days.

Yes, good words work wonders :) I had a chair replaced that way once... Which broke on the spot. I found the right words and it was replaced. Although they didn't want to.
Pokitren (17774)
1483525 2022-01-25 19:44:00 I think might as well leave it ON. :)

Anyway, it's a matter of personal preference.

In theory with band steering on a device will connect to the most suitable band depending upon its location. Mine is on and it has never been a problem. The only thing I have ever noticed is that my phone will switch bands if I move to a different place in the house while actively connected to somewhere via the internet.
CliveM (6007)
1483526 2022-02-01 22:13:00 I received it with the latest firmware. bk T (215)
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