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westner99
Tutor
Jul 08, 2023
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Forcing 2.4 Ghz WiFi on Orbi RBR50 Guest Network

i have a Netgear Orbi router with both 5 and 2.4 G WiFi networks. I have some devices that specifically require a 2.4 g network but sometimes only the 5g network is available. how can i force Orbi to...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Jul 08, 2023

    Turn OFF all RBS first. Change the power output of the 5Ghz radio to 25%. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

    Then connect your mobile device at a distance from the RBR to ensure the mobile phone keeps connected to the 2.4Ghz radio. After you get the IoT device connected, re-configure the system back to where it was. 
    Be sure that 20/40 MHz Coexistence enabled.

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 08, 2023

Turn OFF all RBS first. Change the power output of the 5Ghz radio to 25%. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

Then connect your mobile device at a distance from the RBR to ensure the mobile phone keeps connected to the 2.4Ghz radio. After you get the IoT device connected, re-configure the system back to where it was. 
Be sure that 20/40 MHz Coexistence enabled.

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westner99
Tutor
Jul 10, 2023

I don't know if you realize that you're talking to a total noob. RBS?, RBR?, - have no idea what they are, but throttling down the radio signal of the 5GHz network worked. Once I set up the App on the Guest Network, everything was OK.

 

Thank you for the reply and teaching me something about my Orby.