NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Solved
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.
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.
Thanks for the info. Definitely answers my question on the bands. I'll look into the Ubiquiti Unifi setup. Not sure if the wife would like all of the networking equipment in our living room. As for that matter since I work with this stuff all day long I don't know if I'd like it in the living room either. Lol...
Is their stuff easy to work with? Two of my friends whom are network engineers have the Unifi's at home and recommended them. I was just trying to find something in the middle that could be easy on the eyes and yet do it's job.
- Do all 3 ssids then use both 2.4 & 5ghz?
emaniat wrote:
Is their stuff easy to work with? Two of my friends whom are network engineers have the Unifi's at home and recommended them. I was just trying to find something in the middle that could be easy on the eyes and yet do it's job.
The APs and controller are esy to work with. The routers require a bit more learning. A fair amount of study online and on their forums is required to get the most out of them.
I have the APs on top of furniture and find they are almost invisible.