Disconnect 5G on RBR20

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CrimpOn wrote:

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WayneLTownsend wrote:

I need to disconnect the 5G function so I can connect my weather station using the 2.4G. 

Any idea how to do that?

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There is no method to turn off the Orbi 5G radio.  A method that appears to work for many users is this:

 

• Access the Orbi web interface (http://orbilogin.net) using the admin credentials user "admin" and the Orbi router password (not the WiFi password)
• Navigate to the Advanced Tab, Advanced Settings, Wireless Settings
• Uncheck the box "Broadcast SSID on 5G Channel"
  This will not affect any devices which are currently attached to the Orbi at 5G.
• On the smartphone settings, "forget" the Orbi WiFi
• Search for WiFi networks and select the Orbi WiFi
• Enter the WiF password and connect
• At this point, open the IoT app and go through the steps
• After the device is connected, reverse the steps
  Check the box "Broadcast SSID"
  "Forget Orbi WiFi"
  Search for and connect.

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Your workaround is very helpful, thank you, but quite honestly...Netgear could simply add two checkboxes to be able to turn on/off the 2.4 and 5GHz radios independently. And while they're at it, allow separate network names for the two networks.