Anyone notice Netflix works better on 2.4ghz than 5ghz?

[stevefo]

I'd like to thank everyone for their input, I've been reading everything and 2.4Ghz. is still working just fine. If need be, an ethernet cable is in hand ready to go.
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The problem with sticking with 2.4GHz is that the WiFi bandwidth may (and in my case isn't) enough to stream high bitrate local videos (from my Mac to ATV 4K let's say with Infuse). Or maybe with iTunes 4K HDR/DV content.

But sure, if that works as well, there is little reason to switch to 5GHz or Ethernet. Mostly some faster apps downloads for people with high internet speeds.

I can easily stream a 4K movie from iTunes to the ATV4 using 2.4gHz.

 

[Michelasso]

I can easily stream a 4K movie from iTunes to the ATV4 using 2.4gHz.

Then I don't know what's wrong with my setup. Not even WiFi 5Gz does the job, especially via NFS. webDAV and DLNA are faster. Unless they are the Powerline Adapters to the main router when one is wired (if both ATV and server are wired then they basically direct connect to an Ethernet HUB at 1Gbps).

 

[MrBenMartinez]

Weird situation. This only happens on Netflix and no other app. Netflix will spin the little red circle and not play.

I deleted app, signed back in, rebooted etc. Still spins red circle in Netflix app. I was playing around and switched from 5ghz band to 2.4ghz. and BAM! Netflix streams 4K perfectly. No issues. I then switch back to 5ghz and it spins red Netflix circle. Every other app works just fine.

I had the same exact thing happening. Literally, the same exact thing. I kept doing all the troubleshooting suggested. Talked to Netflix and Frontier customer & tech service reps and they couldn't help. As soon as I switched to 2.4GHz - magic! Netflix worked and I was ready to binge on.

 

[Nodens]

I had the same exact thing happening. Literally, the same exact thing. I kept doing all the troubleshooting suggested. Talked to Netflix and Frontier customer & tech service reps and they couldn't help. As soon as I switched to 2.4GHz - magic! Netflix worked and I was ready to binge on.

I'm experiencing exactly the same issue with my iOS devices and an Asus router. Only the Netflix app doesn't work with the 5GHz band. It just keeps spinning. When I switch to 2.4GHz it loads fine.

 

[jerwin]

2.4 Ghz is better at penetrating walls than 5 Ghz.

 

[Nodens]

True but not the case here as the tests are performed next to the router.

 

[jtara]

If the tests are performed next to the router, why not just use an Ethernet cable?

2.4 might work better than 5 within the same room with no walls between because of:

- interfering signals - 2.4 is MUCH more crowded, and the outside signals will penetrate the walls much more easily
- microwave ovens (obviously only when operating)

 

[Nodens]

Because the iPhone & iPad don't have an ethernet port.

 

[MacBH928]

TBH with you, I found 2.4GHz works better for everything. I don't use 5GHz anymore.

 

[PastaPrimav]

Generally, it is best to use Ethernet connections when possible.

Totally untrue and totally unnecessary.

A properly configured Wi-Fi network, using 5 Ghz band, will have absolutely no issues streaming 4K HDR on Netflix. No issues whatsoever.

The keyword here is properly configured. Good equipment, setup correctly. Most people have neither, and haven't the first clue how to achieve it.

 

[techwarrior]

Totally untrue and totally unnecessary.

A properly configured Wi-Fi network, using 5 Ghz band, will have absolutely no issues streaming 4K HDR on Netflix. No issues whatsoever.

The keyword here is properly configured. Good equipment, setup correctly. Most people have neither, and haven't the first clue how to achieve it.

My point is simply, ethernet doesn't suffer from all the complexities of WiFi. 2.4 is plagued with interference from many sources, and 5 is range challenged. Both have capacity challenges if you have a lot of devices. Many people don't understand the tech well enough to get an optimal setup without having to spend large amounts of time tinkering.

If you have the luxury of being able to plug in to ethernet, it is mostly foolproof.

But, agreed, with proper setup, WiFi can, and does work well for streaming 4k, etc.

 

[BODYBUILDERPAUL]

My point is simply, ethernet doesn't suffer from all the complexities of WiFi. 2.4 is plagued with interference from many sources, and 5 is range challenged. Both have capacity challenges if you have a lot of devices. Many people don't understand the tech well enough to get an optimal setup without having to spend large amounts of time tinkering.

If you have the luxury of being able to plug in to ethernet, it is mostly foolproof.

But, agreed, with proper setup, WiFi can, and does work well for streaming 4k, etc.

I'm with you on this.
Most people aren't interested in the complex nature of WiFi simply because they have a life. Time is limited. We work, we travel, we go to the gym, go for run, socialise with friends etc - we don't dream of WiFi routers! We pay a lot of money a month for broadband and simply want it to work. The simple fact of the matter is, we want to simply stream a film and for many, the ethernet connection is trouble free. Luckily for me, 5Ghz works well for my WiFi. 2.4 is a nightmare in my built up city. In my area, I have 35 neighbours WiFi entering my house and for the 2.4 setting, many neighbours are using channels 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13 which is truly overlapping and knocking out the official 1, 6, 11.
I have 400mbps fibre and on 5ghz it reads around 403mbps. On the 2.4ghz it sometimes reads 0.3mbps!!!!!!!!!!!!

As for Apple Homesharing for iTunes film from Mac to Apple TV (on WiFi) has been purely nasty since day one 9 years ago. Sometimes it works and sometimes a film buffers 20, 30 times and truly kills the moment. Very unApple! It really is a bag of hurt.

 

[bbrks]

On 5 GHz I get constantly 250 to 300 Mbps, on 2,4 GHz max 30 Mbps. The reason is obvious. All video streaming devices and apps are on my 5Ghz WiFi, including Netflix. Smooth as butter. Never had a problem with it. Simple.

 

[MacBH928]

Totally untrue and totally unnecessary.

A properly configured Wi-Fi network, using 5 Ghz band, will have absolutely no issues streaming 4K HDR on Netflix. No issues whatsoever.

The keyword here is properly configured. Good equipment, setup correctly. Most people have neither, and haven't the first clue how to achieve it.

Whats there to properly setup a wireless wifi network? You basically just choose the channel and enable or disable QoS and WMM

 

[PastaPrimav]

My point is simply, ethernet doesn't suffer from all the complexities of WiFi. 2.4 is plagued with interference from many sources, and 5 is range challenged. Both have capacity challenges if you have a lot of devices. Many people don't understand the tech well enough to get an optimal setup without having to spend large amounts of time tinkering.

If you have the luxury of being able to plug in to ethernet, it is mostly foolproof.

But, agreed, with proper setup, WiFi can, and does work well for streaming 4k, etc.

Fair enough, and your point is well made.

And I guess I should point out that I have what I would consider a "properly" configured Wi-Fi network...and my Apple TV is still connected to Ethernet, because I could.
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Whats there to properly setup a wireless wifi network?

Too many things to list. But the biggest offenders are poor signal and saturated channels. Most people setup a single router in a poor location, and get confused when devices more than a few feet away do not have optimal performance.

To properly cover a 2000 sqft home that has dozens of devices, I have 4 Ubiquiti-AC-PRO access points, powered over Ethernet. Every device with an Ethernet port is using Ethernet to reduce excess load on the wireless. All operating in simultaneous dual-band configuration, on a single SSID, and the experience is as good as anyone could ever ask for on Wi-Fi. Signal and performance is near perfect in every corner of the home, inside and out (yes 2 of the 4 are actually outside). Transitioning from one part of the property to another is flawless.

That requires a lot of work and several hundred dollars to achieve, way beyond what the average person does to setup a Wi-Fi network. But its also the bare minimum required to achieve ideal performance that everyone expects, and thinks they'll get.

 

[MacBH928]

Fair enough, and your point is well made.

And I guess I should point out that I have what I would consider a "properly" configured Wi-Fi network...and my Apple TV is still connected to Ethernet, because I could.
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Too many things to list. But the biggest offenders are poor signal and saturated channels. Most people setup a single router in a poor location, and get confused when devices more than a few feet away do not have optimal performance.

To properly cover a 2000 sqft home that has dozens of devices, I have 4 Ubiquiti-AC-PRO access points, powered over Ethernet. Every device with an Ethernet port is using Ethernet to reduce excess load on the wireless. All operating in simultaneous dual-band configuration, on a single SSID, and the experience is as good as anyone could ever ask for on Wi-Fi. Signal and performance is near perfect in every corner of the home, inside and out (yes 2 of the 4 are actually outside). Transitioning from one part of the property to another is flawless.

That requires a lot of work and several hundred dollars to achieve, way beyond what the average person does to setup a Wi-Fi network. But its also the bare minimum required to achieve ideal performance that everyone expects, and thinks they'll get.

whats the router you use with your ubiquiti AC? I heard Wifi doesn't play nice switching from one AP to another using same SSD, it clings on the former.

 

[PastaPrimav]

whats the router you use with your ubiquiti AC? I heard Wifi doesn't play nice switching from one AP to another using same SSD, it clings on the former.

The router in my case is a Netgear Nighthawk, but any router will do. The wireless is disabled on it.
And I'm not sure what you mean by the latter, this is literally how Wi-Fi and Access Points are designed to work, and unifying the SSID is the only way to accomplish that. You don't even need to separate the bands because all modern devices that support both bands are smart enough to choose the right one.

Even without using a tool to measure it, I can move from one side of the house to other and see my device switch to the closer access point with better signal.

 

[Tech198]

Weird situation. This only happens on Netflix and no other app. Netflix will spin the little red circle and not play.

I deleted app, signed back in, rebooted etc. Still spins red circle in Netflix app. I was playing around and switched from 5ghz band to 2.4ghz. and BAM! Netflix streams 4K perfectly. No issues. I then switch back to 5ghz and it spins red Netflix circle. Every other app works just fine.

I'd imagine everything would work better, not just Netflix. Because 5ghz would be a faster for 4K content, but would have limited distance. 2.4 goes further, but speed degrades the further you get. (..and finally connection difficulties)

https://support.stuff-fibre.co.nz/h...-is-the-difference-between-2-4-GHz-and-5-GHz-

i.e i can have my Apple TV 3 in the living room, router on 2.4Ghz in my bedroom, and have intermittent disconnection issues (That could also just be the last firmware update, or general ApplTV 3 issues).. Plu, I only stream 1080p ..Since then i just use Ethernet over power to solve

 

[finleyjamessz]

Problem with 192.168.100.1 address

Everytime I type in the 192.168.100.1 address, I receive a message "Internet Explorer Cannot Display



Webpage". I have tried this several times and it doesn't connect me to the website.





HELP!

 

[Audit13]

Problem with 192.168.100.1 address

Everytime I type in the 192.168.100.1 address, I receive a message "Internet Explorer Cannot Display



Webpage". I have tried this several times and it doesn't connect me to the website.





HELP!

Which website are you trying to access? To me, it looks like the login page for a router, access point, or another device on your intranet.