What does choosing both a 2.4mhz & 5mhz network on the RP-AX56/58 actually do?

[Brad H]

I'm just trying to figure out exactly what connecting the extender to both a 2.4 mhz & 5 mhz connection from one router does. Since it is only assigned one IP address, I assume it is not connected to both bands at the same time. Does it switch between bands based on signal strength? I feel like this might be obvious & I'm just not getting it.

 

[OzarkEdge]

I suspect it decides and connects to the one best band for wireless backhaul, like a wireless AiMesh node does. Wireless AiMesh nodes are essentially smarter repeaters.... now current model Repeaters are becoming wireless AiMesh nodes(?).

OE