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OklaAreaCox
New Contributor
2 years ago

Smart TV Connects to far away Base Station, not nearby Cox Pod

I’ve got an Vizio Smart TV that’s been connected to the wifi network (through a Cox bought pod) for four months, no problem. In the last week, the Smart TV is buffering and going to a complete lack o...
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OklaAreaCox
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I appreciate that, I double checked that wasn't the case. The outlet is on at all times, no switches that might shut it off.

With regards to your "tv fixed on 2.4 ghz" point, how would I check that or enable that setting? I'm assuming it is a manual setting I have to enable on my TV?

Thank you.

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Darkatt
Honored Contributor
2 years ago

You have to ensure the 2.4 and the 5.0 ghz each have their own separate SSID, that way you can choose the SSID associated with the 2.4 ghz.