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How do I configure Band Steering?
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NOTE: This article applies to the mAX WC4S, WC4T, W21, W121, W122 Express, W30, W130, W31, W133, W61, and the W161 Routers.

Band Steering improves Wi-Fi performance by moving the Wi-Fi clients to the least congested Wi-Fi networks.  Enabling Band Steering allows the mAX Router to monitor the performance of each client device and steer the device to a different band if the current performance is below a certain threshold.  The mAX Router will proactively steer devices to the 5G radio when possible.  This document describes how to set up Band Steering.

Band Steering Setup
NOTE
: Band Steering is enabled by default on the mAX WC4T.
  1. Tap the My Network icon on the bottom of the screen.

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  2. Tap the Network Management box.

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  3. Tap the Extended Wi-Fi Setting + button to expand the card, then swipe the Band Steering Mode option to the right.

    NOTE: To disable band steering swipe the Band Steering Mode option to the left.

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  4. On the Alert pop-up box, tap the OK button.

    NOTE: 
    The Wi-Fi clients may experience a brief interruption when moved between the Wi-Fi networks.  If the Wi-Fi clients do not reconnect, go to the Wi-Fi Setting in the client device to connect to the Wi-Fi network.

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  5. Band Steering Mode is now enabled.

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