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stevefxp
Apprentice
Apr 30, 2019
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Disable 802.1b?

Hello all,   If I do not have any 802.1b devices how can I disable this support in the Orbi?    Thanks, Steve
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    FURRYe38
    Apr 30, 2019

    You can't. modes are automatic with Smart Connect and MESH systems. If you don't have any B mode devices then the router probably wont use any resources for it. Nothing to worry about. 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 30, 2019

You can't. modes are automatic with Smart Connect and MESH systems. If you don't have any B mode devices then the router probably wont use any resources for it. Nothing to worry about.