Trouble with AirPlay and streaming from iTunes when on same wireless band

I was having this problem with AirPlay before, but after the last update now I'm having the same problem with iTunes streaming. (Apple TV 2nd gen)
The problem is this: if I try to stream something via AirPlay or my iTunes library and both devices are on the same wireless band (I have a dual-band cisco E2500 router), for example, the 5ghz band, then streaming will be extremely slow and choppy to the point of losing connection. If however, one of the devices is on a different band (my MacBook on the 2.4ghz and the AppleTV on the 5ghz, for example), then everything works fine.
I've already upgraded my router's firmware, so that didn't help.
Has anyone else run into this and been able to resolve the issue?

Hi jack4120,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. This article has a list of things to check for issues using AirPlay:
iTunes: Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5209
Troubleshooting performance issues
Wi-Fi Connection
If you are experiencing intermittent playback or significant network lag with AirPlay, it could be due to a weak Wi-Fi connection, interference, or the distance between the Wi-Fi router and your AirPlay-enabled device.
Ensure that other devices aren't trying to stream to the same Apple TV at the same time.
Ensure that your Wi-Fi router is set up with the recommended settings for the best performance.
Certain external devices, such as microwave ovens and baby monitors, may interfere with a Wi-Fi network. Try moving or disabling these devices.
If your wireless and wired networks are the same, try connecting your Apple TV to the router via Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi.
Use the Wi-Fi network troubleshooting guide to resolve interference and other issues.
Cheers,
- Ari

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