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I have 3 other Roku devices that connect at 5ghz. I have rebooted the Streambar Pro and the network. Eero uses DFS channels, which were fixed on other Roku devices. Has DFS been addressed on the Streambar Pro?
Hi Troybarwick,
Thanks for the response!
Please be aware that if your router and Roku device both support 5GHz, make sure it is enabled in the router settings and try connecting to the 5GHz wireless network (e.g., MyNetwork_5GHz). Changing the wireless channel on the router is not necessary when connecting to a 5GHz network.
- Note: If you are having trouble with how to connect your Roku device to Wi-Fi, keep in mind that not all Roku devices support 5GHz networks. To see if your device supports 5GHz, consult the product comparison chart and check the Specifications section. If dual-band is listed, your device is compatible with 5GHz networks.
In addition, Roku streaming devices support 5GHz radio bands U-NII-1 (non-DFS channels 36 to 48) and U-NII-3 (non-DFS channels 149-165), but some devices do not support bands U-NII-2A (DFS channels 50-64) and U-NII-2C (DFS channels 100-144). Roku devices that support DFS channels must be running Roku OS 12.0 or higher to use DFS channels.
For more detailed information, visit our Support page here.
Please let us know if there's anything else we can help you with.
All the best,
Chel
- Troybarwick2 years agoChannel Surfer
Specifically , does the Streambar Pro support DFS channels?
- makaiguy2 years agoCommunity Streaming Expert
In Roku OS version 12.0 DFS channel support was added for those models equipped with Realtek 13xx processor chips. Per the Wikipedia Chart at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roku#Feature_comparison, those models are:
• Streaming Stick 4K/4k+ (3820/3821)
• Express 4K/4k+ (3940/3941)
• Ultra/Ultra LT (4800/4801)The Streambar and Streambar Pro are listed as having a MStar C2 processor, not a Realtek 1300 series processor.
- Troybarwick2 years agoChannel Surfer
Thank you, great answer!!