iPhone 16 pro picks 5ghz instead of 6 (GTBE98 pro / BE96U mesh)

[hodgeadam]

I've meshed GTBE98 pro / BE96U. Ethernet backhaul. I setup the MLO network. Initially the iphone would not get a 6ghz connection anywhere. I found setting the security to WPA2/WPA3 personal allowed it to connect and boost the wifi speed in the BE98 zone. I thought WPA3 was required for MLO so I initially just had that turned on.

When moving upstairs to the BE96U area, the phone seems to only pick the 5ghz band. What can I do to adjust?

 

[Richard1864]

1. Update the iPhone 16 to iOS 18.0.1, released yesterday.

2. Reset the network settings on the iPhone. Settings>General>Transfer or Reset iPhone>Reset>Reset Network Settings.

If that doesn’t work, then there’s something weird with the routers.

 

[hodgeadam]

Yes, tried that. Still prefers the 5 band on the 96U...When I go back downstairs it takes a minute or two but it eventually gets on the 6 band on the 98 pro.