Yes , 5 GHz has its own name.
And I do not think changing the router settings to try to make a single device, in this case be SP3, is right. Every other device connected to the router works 100% fine and never drops the connection.
The SP3 drivers are faulty and Microsoft needs to solve the issue.
Imho
I agree that MS needs to solve the issue....no argument with that.
I didn't make a single 5ghz connection with my Apple Airport Extreme AC router. It's a dual-band router. It's now broadcasting two SSID's. The 2.4ghz SSID is named "myrouter"; the 5ghz SSID is named "myrouter 5ghz". Both are selectable now when searching for my home network signals. My older wireless gear connects great to the 2.4ghz SSID, and my SP3 is connecting great with the 5ghz SSID.
Are there any other 5ghz signals being broadcasted by your neighbors? Perhaps they're on a channel conflicting with yours? Of course, I still agree with your statement that MS should solve the overall issue. However, in the mean time, I'll make due connecting to my 5ghz SSID and leave my 2.4ghz SSID to my other wifi connected devices.