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PHX_aek's avatar
PHX_aek
Aspirant
Apr 16, 2021

Does unchecking "Enable 5G" do the same as Disable SSID?

Model:  Orbi RBR850 w/ 2 Orbi RBS850 Satellites

 

I'm trying to disable broadcasting of the 5Ghz SSID temporarily from my Orbi but I haven't found a menu path in the Router webpage to do this.  The closest thing I see is an option to uncheck a box next to "Enable 5G."  Does this do the same thing? (see attached photo)

 

Would unchecking this box disable broadcasting of the SSID for 5G or could I goof something up?

 

 

 

Thanks.

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Apr 16, 2021

    Netgear has set up a community forum specifically for the Orbi AX product. Most of the people who watch that forum are more likely to have experience with Orbi AX and know how to work it better than those of us who follow this "general Orbi" forum. Might be more likely to find someone who has a solution if the question is posted there:
    https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax

     

    No, thats for enabling AX mode on 5Ghz or disabling AX Mode. 

     

    Thank you.

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru
    Apr 16, 2021

    Just for future reference, images placed "in line" using the Photos icon on the menu bar do not appear to others until approved by a forum moderator.  There are not very many moderators, who are covering all of the Netgear community forums, so that sometimes takes hours (or days!).  Images "attached" using the Browse button in the lower left appear immediately.

     

    I have NO IDEA who thought this was a good idea, but "it is what it is".