Mlmurrah
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One of the requirement for setting up the Rec Teq wi fi is that the app be connected on 2.4 MHz. Wi fi has two frequency bands, 2.4 and 5 MHz. The 5 MHz band has greater capacity and is better for most wi fi uses. However, it has limited range. The 2.4 MHz band has lower capacity, but it has longer range. Modern routers combine both into a single signal, and most wi fi devices will select the one that works best.
Most Internet connected devices like the Rec Teq use the 2.4 MHz band. That is because they usually have a fixed location and cannot be moved to obtain a signal. So they need the signal with the longest range.
Here are several ways to ensure connection to the 2.4 MHz band:
1. Get a wi fi extender that plugs into a wall socket. They are on the 2.4 band.
2. Set up a 2.4 MHz guest network if your router permits one. If your router permits two guest networks, set up only the 2.4 GHz one.
3. Go into your wi fi router settings and separate the two bands so that they are selectable. One you have the grill connected, you can recombine them. Once connected to the 2.4 MHz signal, it will stay connected.
4, Move your smoker and main wi fi router as far apart as possible and turn off any other routers you have online. At some distance the 5 MHz signal will disappear, leaving only the 2.4 MHz signal. You might even try putting a small piece of plywood or wall board temporarily between the router and the grill to simulate a wall and thus attenuate the 5 MHz signal.
5. Take a walk down the street with your phone until your wifi disconnects. Then walk back toward home until the wifi reconnects. That will be the long range 2.4 MHz signal. Connect your app to that signal and return to your grill for setup.
Some security software will interfere with wi fi setup. One common one is a VPN which encrypts all data to keep it private. You need to turn off the VPN to connect the grill. VPNS have the nasty habit of reconnecting automatically. So start the connection process first and then quickly turn off the VPN.
Most Internet connected devices like the Rec Teq use the 2.4 MHz band. That is because they usually have a fixed location and cannot be moved to obtain a signal. So they need the signal with the longest range.
Here are several ways to ensure connection to the 2.4 MHz band:
1. Get a wi fi extender that plugs into a wall socket. They are on the 2.4 band.
2. Set up a 2.4 MHz guest network if your router permits one. If your router permits two guest networks, set up only the 2.4 GHz one.
3. Go into your wi fi router settings and separate the two bands so that they are selectable. One you have the grill connected, you can recombine them. Once connected to the 2.4 MHz signal, it will stay connected.
4, Move your smoker and main wi fi router as far apart as possible and turn off any other routers you have online. At some distance the 5 MHz signal will disappear, leaving only the 2.4 MHz signal. You might even try putting a small piece of plywood or wall board temporarily between the router and the grill to simulate a wall and thus attenuate the 5 MHz signal.
5. Take a walk down the street with your phone until your wifi disconnects. Then walk back toward home until the wifi reconnects. That will be the long range 2.4 MHz signal. Connect your app to that signal and return to your grill for setup.
Some security software will interfere with wi fi setup. One common one is a VPN which encrypts all data to keep it private. You need to turn off the VPN to connect the grill. VPNS have the nasty habit of reconnecting automatically. So start the connection process first and then quickly turn off the VPN.
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