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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 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.
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
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.