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Optimal Settings For Router/Satelite as Access Points
I've had to setup my Orbi Router & Satelite as Access Points. I'm wondering which options I should have enabled/disabled in the WiFi advanced settings. For example: - Enable 20/40Mhz Coexistence ...
Orbi seems to really want their customers to use a single, seamless wireless network with the same SSID for both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. There are **some** IoT devices that struggle to initially connect if the SSID is shared, but I believe after they're setup then they operate just fine with the shared SSID. It's only the initial connect that's problematic and you don't need to keep the SSIDs separate continuously. My home devices are running fine with a single SSID but I don't recall any of them requiring separation to initially connect to my wireless network.
Do you have IoT devices that after connection, don't work when there is a single SSID? If you really want separate SSIDs then it might just be easiest to switch to a system that does support it.
There are a few devices that don’t work well on the 5Ghz band. My nest camera and Sony Bravia TV are constantly disconnecting and reconnecting to the 5Ghz band. If I force them on the 2.4Ghz band my using the workaround in separating out the bands on the Orbi, they work without a hitch.
It really boggles my mind why they would prevent users from doing this. Give us the option.
It really boggles my mind why they would prevent users from doing this. Give us the option.