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emaniat's avatar
emaniat
Aspirant
Mar 12, 2018
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Multiple SSIDs

Hi,

 

I am really leaning towards the Orbis since the layout of my house would require a mesh network.  I've used APs with range extenders in the past without good results.  

 

I do have a question.  Will there be a firmware upgrade to allow the Usage of multiple SSIDs?  I have a unique situation where I am heavy in to Home Automation (2.4ghz band) and I want to segregate it from the 5ghz band, which will encompass all of my other devices. 

 

Also can you bypass the Disney Circle Parental Control and Use the Netgear Parental Controls like in the other APs?

 

Any info is appreciated.  

 

Thanks

Before You Buy
  • st_shaw's avatar
    st_shaw
    Mar 13, 2018

     

    Yes you can have three SSIDs. While you can change channels, that's not the same thing as assigning bands (2.4 vs 5 GHz) to each SSID. I'm pretty sure you can't do it, just like you can't do it with the non-pro Orbi. (Other than the telnet workaround.)

     

    If you want to truly isolate your IOT devices and you want separate SSIDs for 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, you would be better off with something like a Ubiquiti Unifi AP and one of their VLAN-aware routers.