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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 questi...
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.
the Orbi is designed for a single SSID using Smart Connect technology. It's based on letting this feature automatically handle where devices get connected based on there support features and signals. It also is a feature of the MESH system. If you need to have separate SSIDs for wifi then it's recommended to get a router that hs the ability to disable smart connect. Orbi doesn't allow officially to disable this feature due to this design on there system.
emaniatwrote: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
Would the Orbi Pro do what I’m looking for?
Check the user manual if one is available and see if it has an option to disable Smart Connect or set up separate SSIDs.
- Thanks. I’ll get online and see if I can find one.
Ok. I got online, found the Orbi Pro install manual. If I'm reading it correctly - it looks like on Page 64 that you do in fact have 3 separate SSIDs and that you can configure which SSID uses which channel (i.e. 2.4ghz or 5ghz). Can anyone else confirm this from real world usage or from another source other than the Netgear Owners/Install Manual or can Netgear confirm this?
As Always - Thanks for all of your assistance