Odd UniFi behavior

[TwistedHelixis]

So I wanted to a) force as many devices to use 5ghz as possible, B) restrict the radio signal to inside each classroom, as we are getting overlaps.

 

I set prefer 5ghz under Band steering, set 2.4ghz to low transmit power and for the moment left 5ghz transmit power as auto.

 

After hitting save, almost all devices started using only 2.4ghz. If I put the settings back to their defaults some of the devices start using 5ghz again.

 

Any idea what is going on?

[mcolbourn]

I would disable the Band Steering as I have had issues with that in the past. As long as you have one AP per room I would ten set the 5ghz to medium and 2.4 to low. Also if you don't need 2.4 then disable that altogether.

[TwistedHelixis]

Turning off band steering fixed the issue, how crazy is that lol.

[mcolbourn]

Nah its just Band steering from an AP just does not work in my view. Let the devices do their own adjustments to what band they prefer.